Former India tennis stars Sania Mirza and Somdev Devvarman shared contrasting views ahead of the Australian Open, with Mirza keenly watching Novak Djokovic’s bid for another Slam and praising Belinda Bencic’s inspiring comeback, while Devvarman said it’s hard to look beyond the current dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in men’s tennis
17 January,2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan Shankar
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is “hungry” to end his Australian Open title drought and complete a career Grand Slam, calling the Melbourne major his top priority in 2026 as he prepares to open his campaign against Australia’s Adam Walton
17 January,2026 08:25 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open title race is wide open, stressing that several top contenders — including Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys — are in the mix, and not just herself and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek
17 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Sabalenka and World No. 3 Coco Gauff are on the same side of the draw and will meet in the semi-finals if they make it that far
16 January,2026 08:59 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPADVERTISEMENT
