Auckland Open 2026: Ben Shelton advances to quarterfinals
As the top-seeded player, Shelton had a bye through the first round of ATP 250 tournament which he has chosen to start his season in each of his last four years.
Gael Monfils loses in first round in ATP Auckland in farewell season
Gael Monfils lost 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to Fabian Marozsan from Hungary at the ASB Classic (ATP Auckland) in what may be the first match of his farewell season.
Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist last week ruled himself out of contention for a wildcard as he makes a comeback after an injury-ravaged three years.
Hobart International: Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event
The 45-year-old Williams received a wild-card entry for the first Grand Slam event of the year. She also had a wild card to play in Hobart, where she lost to sixth-seeded Maria in a match lasting almost one-and-a-half-hour.
Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retires
Milos Raonic was the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam final in 2016 at Wimbledon. He beat Roger Federer in the semifinals 6-3, 6-7, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 and lost to Andy Murray in the final.
Indian sports wrap, January 12: Bhambri-Goransson pair reaches ASB Classic quarterfinals
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians from the world of sports on Monday, January 12.
Klaasen: Yuki Bhambri in position to carry India’s doubles legacy
Next week’s Australian Open will be the first Grand Slam tournament after the retirement of the last of India’s doubles stalwarts, Bopanna, and it will be up to Yuki Bhambri to shoulder the nation’s hopes.
WTA Rankings before Australian Open 2026 draw: Gauff overtakes Anisimova for third spot, Bencic returns to Top 10
The Australian Open draw will be held in Melbourne on Thursday with former champion Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek as the top two seeds.
ATP Rankings before Australian Open 2026 draw: Bublik makes Top 10 debut after title in Hong Kong
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be in the opposite halves of the draw at the Australian Open. The draw for this year’s first Major will be held on Thursday.
Ukraine’s Kostyuk defends ‘conscious choice’ to speak out about war
Like many Ukraine players, Marta Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Russian or Belarusian players following Moscow’s invasion of her homeland.