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Taylor Townsend into Australian Open as lucky loser after Markéta Vondroušová withdraws

MELBOURNE, Australia — Taylor Townsend will get a chance to build on her U.S. Open run at the first major of 2026, after getting into the Australian Open main draw as a lucky loser. Townsend, who lost in the third round of qualifying to Australia’s Storm Hunter, will replace 2023 Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová, who has withdrawn with ongoing shoulder problems. “I’m really sorry that I had to withdraw from the Australian Open due to ongoing shoulder issues. After everything I’ve been deal

Serena Williams’ former coach names the football legend who’s an ‘amazing’ tennis player

Patrick Mouratoglou has cemented himself as one of the greatest tennis coaches this century. The Frenchman guided 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams to 10 major crowns and an Olympic gold medal.

Roger Federer Opens Up on Australian Open Classics With Rafael Nadal That Still Give Him Goosebumps

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal dominated tennis for almost two decades. Throughout the course of their fierce rivalry, they have faced each other on 40 different occasions.

How to watch the 2026 Australian Open for free: Schedule, livestream, more

Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are the defending singles champions.

Lleyton Hewitt explains why he always struggled to play Roger Federer at the Australian Open

Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer’s rivalry at the top of the ATP Tour was one of the defining narratives of tennis in the 2000s. Federer and Hewitt met 27 times between 1999 and 2014, with Federer leading the head-to-head with 16 victories.

What Andre Agassi learned from his first Australian Open meeting with Roger Federer

During the 2026 Australian Open Opening Ceremony, Andre Agassi and Roger Federer took to the court together for an exhibition match. Andre Agassi and Roger Federer shared the court again during the 2026 Australian Open Opening Ceremony, teaming up in a light-hearted exhibition on Rod Laver Arena.

Joao Fonseca gives final fitness update before the Australian Open

Joao Fonseca is gearing up for his second season on the ATP Tour, starting with the Australian Open. The 19-year-old missed both the Brisbane International and Adelaide International this month as he continued to recover from a back injury, though it looks like he’ll be ready to go in Melbourne.

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