2026 Australian Open: When is it, what to expect, talking points and players to watch
With the tennis season fully underway and players already competing in their respective ATP and WTA tournaments, Melbourne Park looms around the corner as the 114th edition of the Australian Open awaits.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta dives into what to expect at the first Grand Slam event of the new season.
Australian Open news: Five memorable matches that lit up Melbourne Park
The hard courts of Melbourne Park have witnessed some memorable matches over the years, from the mastery of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to Madison Keys’ finest hour.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lorenzo Gagliotta takes a trip down memory lane to explore five of the best showdowns in recent Australian Open history.
Tennis news: Madison Keys wins first-ever Grand Slam title at Australian Open
US tennis player Madison Keys won her first-ever Grand Slam title on Saturday when she defeated two-time defending champion and world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 Australian Open final.
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.