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Djokovic, Sinner advance, Wawrinka makes history

tournament fell briefly silent to remember the 15 people killed at Bondi Beach last month

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Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka celebrates after winning against France's Arthur Gea during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026.

Aus Open: Osaka shocked by Cirstea's frosty handshake

Osaka advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win over the 35-year-old Romanian

Romania's Sorana Cirstea talks with Japan's Naomi Osaka (R) following their second-round match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026.

Aus Open: Djokovic says he's got two more years in him

Serb eases into third round and readies for another milestone

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic hits a return to Italy’s Francesco Maestrelli during their men’s singles match on Day 5 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026.

Alcaraz can’t hide a giggle when called ‘Carlos Nadal’

Alcaraz defeats Hanfmann in three sets to enter third round in Melbourne

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2026.

Watch: Naomi Osaka makes fashion statement at Aus Open

Enters arena wearing a wide-brimmed white hat, a veil, and carrying a white umbrella

Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives to face Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2026.

Multiple subplots ready to play out at Australian Open

Season’s first Grand Slam to write new chapters at Melbourne Park

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka

Aus Open: Ofner celebrates too early, ends up losing

The American ultimately clinched a dramatic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (13-11) victory

Sebastian Ofner celebrates too early against Nishesh Basavareddy

Australia flags India, 3 others as high-risk for visas

Applying for a visa? Expect longer processing under tighter screening

Visa delays ahead: stricter checks to extend processing to 8 weeks

Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph

England’s horror tour concludes as hosts celebrate victory and Khawaja’s farewell

Australian players celebrate with the Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy at the end of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 8, 2026.

Usman Khawaja calls out racial bias as he retires

Pakistan born Aussie star reflects on unequal treatment and career highs in emotional exit

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja speaks during a media conference at the SCG in Sydney on January 2, 2026, ahead of the fifth and final Ashes cricket Test starting on January 4.

See how world rings in 2026: Stunning NYE celebrations

Photos capture iconic New Year celebrations from around the globe.

Fireworks light up the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Day celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2026.

England end Ashes pain with fast-track win at the MCG

Four-wicket victory snaps an 18-match winless streak in Australia

England's Harry Brook (R) and Jamie Smith celebrate after hitting the winning runs during the second day of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on December 27, 2025.

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