MELBOURNE — A career Grand Slam is within reach as No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz clashes with tennis icon and No. 4 Novak Djokovic in a banner men’s final at the Australian Open today - Sunday, Feb. 1 - from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne,

The Australian Open men's semifinals produced a pair of instant classics

Tennis fans are calling out Jannik Sinner for the old Head racket he used during the 2026 Australian Open.

MELBOURNE — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka clashes with No. 5 Elena Rybakina in the women’s final at the Australian Open today - Saturday, Jan. 31 - from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The match is available to watch on multiple streaming services.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — In a moment of exhaustion and elation, Novak Djokovic recognized Margaret Court in the crowd and thanked her for staying up so late to watch him get within a single victory of becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time.

The Athletic ’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the first Grand Slam of 2026, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.

On site in Melbourne, TC Live from the Australian Open is your daily destination for previews, recaps, highlights and analysis.

SportsLine expert Jose Onorato reveals his tennis picks and predictions for 2026 Australian Open men's semifinals

Elena Rybakina looks to topple No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka, while veteran Novak Djokovic faces off against Carlos Alcaraz.

Former American tennis star John McEnroe got into a tense confrontation with a fan at Melbourne Airport while flying out of Australia following the Australian Open. A video circulating on social media shows the Tennis Hall of Famer and tennis commentator exiting his car as a young fan tries to snap a photo.