Novak Djokovic is gearing up for another shot at a 25th Grand Slam title. He jokes about the rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have blocked his path in the last two years to becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time.

The 2026 Australian Open moves into its third day in Melbourne with more first-round action in men’s and women’s singles and the opening round of doubles.

Sinner leads Djokovic 6-4 in their head-to-head, which the Serbian once led 4-1. The 24-year-old Italian beat Djokovic in the 2024 Australian Open semifinals en route to his first major crown.

Just 24 hours before the event, Arthur Cazaux has pulled out of his first round match at the Australian Open. Cazaux entered the Australian Open main draw automatically thanks to his ranking inside the top 100 of the ATP Tour.

World No. 24 Zheng Qinwen announced Thursday she is withdrawing from the 2026 Australian Open, following conversations with her team and medical advice. Zheng, 2024 Australian Open finalist, underwent elbow surgery last July,

World No. 24 Qinwen Zheng withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open on Thursday as she works her way back following right elbow surgery.

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