Madison Keys said Saturday that she was trying to embrace the extra pressure that comes with starting the year's first Grand Slam as defending champion. "But not very many people get to go into this swing being a defending champion.

Latest Australian Open odds for 2026, including early title favorites, futures markets, and betting insights for both the men’s and women’s draws.

Below are five players, at varying points in their careers, who have most to prove at the 2026 Australian Open. It is hard to imagine Carlos Alcaraz struggling in any tennis situation, but the six-time Grand Slam champion has never won the Australian Open. Moreover, he has never advanced beyond the quarterfinals.

Indra Brown became the youngest Australian to win a freeski halfpipe World Cup event on Saturday after the 15-year-old took top spot in Calgary to boost her chances of grabbing a spot at next month's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Explore the core tech trends at the Australian Open 2026, from AI broadcasting and Hawk-Eye analytics to VR fan zones and crypto integration.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government is monitoring developments in Venezuela, calling for diplomacy to prevent escalation. In a post on social media site X on Sunday morning,

Australian police said they would bolster staffing at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth Ashes test starting on Sunday, weeks after gunmen killed 15 people at a Jewish event in the city.

While the new restrictions on firearms have broad support, new police powers to crack down on some protests were criticized as limits on civil liberties.

Australian talent Christian Mansell shared an update on his mental health after stepping away from Formula 2 ahead of the 2025 season. Mansell was meant to compete for Rodin Motorsport in Formula 2 during the 2025 season.

Watch as the dog sits next to her sister, gently pawing at her like she’s poking her to get her attention. Her sister clearly isn’t acknowledging her, so she keeps pawing just like a person would do. The entire thing is adorable, but it’s the ending that really had us cracking up!

Australian sports presenter and media personality Grace Hayden was enjoying the sunny beach vibes on North Stradbroke Island in her Monday 29 Instagram post. The snaps showed Hayden, 23, relaxing on the beach wearing a bright blue string bikini that featured a textured ribbed fabric and classic tie-side bottoms.

Just over six weeks since the ATP and WTA held their respective 2025 Finals, players on the women's and men's tennis tours are arriving Down Under for a crammed two-week schedule of tournaments ahead