Why the Australian Open is finally seeing the very best of Carlos AlcarazThe world No 1 moved two wins away from completing the career grand slam with a statement win over Alex de Minaur. Read moreJamie Braidwood27 January 2026 14:10Australian Open latest order of play and tournament scheduleThe Australian Open semi-final line-up will be complete by the end of Wednesday, with four blockbuster quarter-final clashes on the schedule.Iga Swiatek is chasing a first Australian Open title but faces her biggest test of the tournament yet in fifth seed Elena Rybakina, who has rediscovered some of her best form to return to grand slam contention.There is then the all-American clash between Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula, in a battle of two players who are seeking a maiden grand slam triumph. Anisimova is bidding to reach a third consecutive major final.Then, Novak Djokovic continues his bid for more grand slam history as he faces fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti, before Jannik Sinner resumes his title defence against Ben Shelton, who is confident he can pose a greater threat than last year.Jamie Braidwood27 January 2026 23:59Is the Australian Open on TV? Channel, live stream and how to watch tennis grand slamThe Australian Open kicks off the tennis grand slams in 2026 as Jannik Sinner returns as defending champion and Aryna Sabalenka bids to regain her crown.Sinner will be attempting to become just the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic, to win three Australian Open singles titles in a row, while women’s No 1 Sabalenka will be determined after Madison Keys ended her bid for a hat-trick in last year’s final.Two players will enter the tournament with the mission of completing the career grand slam. Both Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are an Australian Open title away from having won all four of the major titles – Alcaraz would be the youngest man to achieve the feat if he does so this year.Jamie Braidwood27 January 2026 23:00Musetti out for revenge against Djokovic after Athens battle “Playing against Novak is always challenging, especially here, which he won many, many, many times. “I think it will be a tough match, for sure. Of course, he’s feeling good. He hasn’t lost a set. He had the chance to rest for a few days. I think at this age, I think he was happy about it, of course, to try to be well-prepared and well-relaxed for this match.“But of course we know each other pretty well because we played a lot. Just won once against him….
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