Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka called out for hindrance, receives point penalty in semifinal against Svitolina
Point 26 of the Internantional Tennis Federation’s ‘Rules of Tennis’ says that if a player is hindered in playing the point by a deliberate act of the opponent(s), the player shall win the point.
Sabalenka vs Svitolina, Australian Open 2026 semifinal: Preview, head-to-head record, live streaming info
Here is everything you need to know about the Australian Open 2026 women’s singles semifinal between Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina.
Australian Open 2026: Shelton says his moment is coming after loss to Sinner
The American eighth seed was overpowered 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 by the two-time defending champion.
Australian Open 2026, Day 11 Results: Djokovic escapes as Musetti retires; Sinner, Rybakina and Pegula advance to semifinals
Djokovic also broke Roger Federer’s record (102) of most wins by a man at the Melbourne Major in the Open Era.
Australian Open 2026, January 29 schedule: Sabalenka faces Svitolina, Rybakina takes on Pegula in women’s semifinals on Day 12
Semifinals of women’s doubles and men’s doubles events will also be held on Day 12.
Australian Open 2026: Sinner thumps Shelton for Djokovic showdown in semifinal
The second seed, who is firmly on course for his third title at Melbourne Park in as many years, tightened his vice-like grip on the rivalry with Shelton by sealing his ninth straight win, all of which have been without conceding a set.
Australian Open 2026: Musetti rues ‘really painful’ retirement after schooling Djokovic
The fifth-seeded Italian was dominating the 24-time Grand Slam winner 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 and well on his way to a maiden semifinal at Melbourne Park when he threw in the towel.
Australian Open 2026: Djokovic reaches semifinals after Musetti retires injured
Musetti, who had taken a two-sets-to-love lead against the 24-time major champion, called for a lengthy medical time-out during the third set.
Australian Open 2026: How many times has Novak Djokovic won from two sets down in a Grand Slam?
Novak Djokovic currently trails Lorenzo Musetti of Italy by two sets in the men’s singles quarterfinal of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Iga Swiatek: Are we tennis players, or animals in the zoo?
After her 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal loss to fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina on Wednesday, Swiatek was asked how she feels about the lack of off-camera areas for the players and what she thinks should the balance between entertainment, constant content and player privacy.