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Melbourne Sizzles as Australian Open 2026 Looms

With qualifying wrapping under the summer sun, Carlos Alcaraz leads a star-studded field into the first Grand Slam, where Jannik Sinner defends his crown amid rising tensions and tactical recalibrations on the hard courts.

ATP Tour•8 min read14/01/2026 00:53•Yesterday

Bublik surges into ATP top 10 with Hong Kong triumph

From a mid-2025 ranking slump, Alexander Bublik rebuilt his game with tactical depth and mental steel, claiming the Hong Kong title in 2026’s first week to join tennis’s elite.

ATP Tour•4 min read13/01/2026 15:42•13/01/26

Ruud Chases Evolution Amid ATP’s Youthful Onslaught

Casper Ruud arrives in Auckland not as the steady force of old, but as a player dissecting the explosive rise of Sinner, Fonseca, and their peers. With his baseline craft under siege, the Norwegian’s off-season studies signal a bid to reclaim ground in a game tilting toward raw power.

ATP Tour•5 min read13/01/2026 13:50•13/01/26

Vavassori channels doubles grit into Adelaide singles breakthrough

A last-minute call pulls Andrea Vavassori from the gym into a stunning upset over a top-40 foe, revealing how his doubles finals have rewired his game for solo pressure on the hard courts.

ATP Tour•6 min read13/01/2026 12:59•13/01/26

Vukic’s Poised Upset Halts Tsitsipas Momentum

Aleksandar Vukic channels home energy to edge Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(3), 7-6(5) at the Adelaide International, derailing the Greek’s strong start to 2026 after a rocky 2025.

ATP Tour•5 min read13/01/2026 10:36•13/01/26

Young Talents Grind Through Australian Open Qualifying Fire

In Melbourne’s rising heat, Alexander Blockx and Rafael Jodar extend their surges into the Australian Open 2026 qualifying second round, where every baseline exchange carries the weight of fresh ambitions and hard-earned streaks.

ATP Tour•4 min read13/01/2026 09:50•13/01/26

Monfils’ Auckland Exit Signals Farewell’s Gritty Dawn

Gael Monfils launches his final season with a three-set loss at the ASB Classic, blending nostalgia and resolve as younger foes press the veteran’s limits on New Zealand’s hard courts.

ATP Tour•6 min read13/01/2026 08:25•13/01/26

Opelka Adds Boynton to His Coaching Arsenal

Reilly Opelka welcomes Craig Boynton, the tactician behind John Isner’s ace dominance, as the towering server shakes off a tough loss and powers into Adelaide’s hard-court battles.

ATP Tour•4 min read13/01/2026 06:23•13/01/26

Blockx storms into Top 100 with Canberra grit

Alexander Blockx turns a second-set scare into Challenger glory on Canberra’s hard courts, cracking the elite rankings and fueling a 2026 breakout amid rising young talents worldwide.

ATP Tour•6 min read12/01/2026 19:09•12/01/26

Kokkinakis Rallies Through Pain for Adelaide Breakthrough

Thanasi Kokkinakis turns shoulder agony into triumph, clawing past Sebastian Korda in a gritty first-round battle at the Adelaide International that signals his return from a year of setbacks.

ATP Tour•6 min read12/01/2026 13:17•12/01/26

Tomic Ignites Qualifiers with Straight-Sets Win

Under Melbourne’s baking sun, Bernard Tomic slices through Hugo Dellien to signal a comeback, while young guns like Dino Prizmic and Rei Sakamoto charge forward. As Jannik Sinner defends his crown and Carlos Alcaraz hunts history, these early qualifying battles pulse with redemption and rising stars.

ATP Tour•5 min read12/01/2026 13:03•12/01/26

Musetti’s Top 5 Breakthrough Reshapes Early 2026

Lorenzo Musetti vaults into the ATP Top 5 after a tense Hong Kong final, joining Jannik Sinner in historic Italian territory. As rankings shift from United Cup triumphs to Brisbane battles, these movers face mounting pressure ahead of the Australian Open.

ATP Tour•6 min read12/01/2026 10:27•12/01/26

Infosys extends ATP digital partnership to 2028

As the ATP tour intensifies with longer seasons and deeper data dives, Infosys steps up to fuel innovations that bridge the gap between players’ on-court battles and fans’ growing curiosity.

ATP Tour•4 min read12/01/2026 10:00•12/01/26

Raonic Steps Away from the Baseline

Milos Raonic’s retirement at 35 closes a career of thunderous serves and quiet resolve, a path from lucky discovery to the edge of greatness shadowed by the body’s quiet rebellion.

ATP Tour•6 min read12/01/2026 01:37•12/01/26

Medvedev Conquers Brisbane for 2026 Launch

Daniil Medvedev avenged a past final loss with a tense 6-2, 7-6(1) victory over Brandon Nakashima, blending baseline grit and family drive into his 22nd unique title at the Brisbane International.

ATP Tour•4 min read11/01/2026 10:17•11/01/26

Bublik’s Hong Kong Breakthrough Seals Top 10 Entry

Alexander Bublik turns early-season pressure into a gritty title win over Lorenzo Musetti, storming into the ATP Top 10 with baseline power that overwhelmed the Italian’s flair in humid Hong Kong.

ATP Tour•4 min read11/01/2026 09:25•11/01/26

Bencic’s Freewheeling Fightback Edges Switzerland to United Cup Brink

Belinda Bencic turned a shaky start into a commanding comeback against Iga Swiatek, her joyful aggression putting Switzerland one win from a historic United Cup title in Perth’s electric final.

ATP Tour•4 min read11/01/2026 09:03•11/01/26

Seeds Navigate Early Pressures in Adelaide and Auckland

With the ATP 250 hard-court swing underway across the Tasman Sea, top seeds like Davidovich Fokina and Shelton confront career milestones, injury returns, and tactical tests that could shape their Australian summer paths.

ATP Tour•5 min read11/01/2026 05:45•11/01/26