Roger Federer has returned to the Australian Open for the first time since announcing his retirement in 2022, marking a historic and emotional moment for fans and the tournament alike. The 6x AO champion, whose last major title came in Melbourne in 2018, will headline the inaugural AO 2026 Opening C ...
Roger Federer is quite possibly the most beloved player in the history of tennis. The 20-time Grand Slam champion made his ATP debut in 1998 and went on to carve out a career any man or woman would be proud of.
The Australian tennis swing is heating up with the last major tournament before the grand slam - the Adelaide International.
In 2018, Roger Federer won his final Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The Swiss maestro, a winner of 20 major titles, defeated Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena.
Serena Williams teased fans with an unlikely return to tennis late last year, with her name having appeared on a drug testing pool. Williams immediately shut down the excitement of a potential comeback, with her decision to retire seemingly not changing anytime soon.
With the Australian Open 2026 draw now being released, there is a plethora of quality matches to look forward to in the opening round. Berrettini has a 3-2 record against the sixth-seeded Australian, including a straight sets win at Wimbledon 2023.
Tennis will once again reign in the middle of the Down Under summer with the Australian Open grand slam championships.
Milos Raonic recently announced his retirement from professional tennis. In a statement on social media, the Canadian said: “This is a moment you know will come one day, but somehow you never feel ready for it.
Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys have both been struck by one WTA player in particular at the start of the 2026 season. Two titles have already been won on the WTA Tour in 2026, including world number one Aryna Sabalenka lifting the Brisbane International for a second consecutive year.
Victoria Mboko has stormed into the semifinals of the Adelaide International after knocking out Keys. Mboko defeated Australian Open champion Keys 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament.
Jay Chou headlined the Australian Open’s groundbreaking new initiative this year: the One-Point Slam. He was one of many stars to take part in the event, where $1m was at stake for one lucky winner.
