AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2026, Melbourne, ATP GRAND SLAM

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Congrats to Novak on his 100th Australian Open win. He becomes the first player to have 100 wins in 3 different slams. (Federer is the only other player with 100 wins in 2 different slams.)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Daniil Medvedev says there's one player on the tour he really dosent want to play in 2026........Tien, they are projected to play each other in round 4

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Casper Ruud who is on 'Baby Watch' at the AO ( as his wife is due to give birth to their first born any day and he will leave the tournament if she goes into labour ) had a easy 3 sets win over Bellucci 61 62 64

 

[britbox]

Order of Play - Tuesday 20 Jan

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW,
Stan Wawrinka is up to No 118 in the live rankings after his first round AO win. Hopefully he can get into the Top 100 this year so he dosent have to rely on wildcards for RG, Wimbledon and the US Open on his farewell tour.

 

[britbox]

Men's Highlight Reels Day 2:

 

[kskate2]

Casper Ruud who is on 'Baby Watch' at the AO ( as his wife is due to give birth to their first born any day and he will leave the tournament if she goes into labour ) had a easy 3 sets win over Bellucci 61 62 64

I don't know why he even came. Just sit this one out man. He's not going to make it back in time.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ethan Quinn defeats the 23rd seed Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 62 63 62

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Collingon retires 2-3 in the 4th set, had the physio out a few times with leg cramps, Musetti moves on 46 76 (3) 75 3-2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Having his first match of 2026 Fonseca, due to back problems, you could not expect Fonseca to be 'on point' in his match, he wasnt competitive for most of the match, his serve was below its usual speed and his fhand not firing as much
Hopefully he can be healthy for the Golden Swing
Spizzirri d Fonseca (28) 64 26 61 62

 

[britbox]

Having his first match of 2026 Fonseca, due to back problems, you could not expect Fonseca to be 'on point' in his match, he wasnt competitive for most of the match, his serve was below its usual speed and his fhand not firing as much
Hopefully he can be healthy for the Golden Swing
Spizzirri d Fonseca (28) 64 26 61 62

I've got Sweeny and Monfils on (in the background) - Sweeny takes the second set to level it. Monfils looking a little tired out there.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I've got Sweeny and Monfils on (in the background) - Sweeny takes the second set to level it. Monfils looking a little tired out there.

Okay I might join you and watch as I have just cooked my dinner

 

[britbox]

Monfils saves 4 set points to hang on in the third set. Sweeny will serve for the set. All the energy and the crowd with the young Aussie.

 

[britbox]

Dane Sweeny does it in 4. Really good match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Adelaide champion Tomas Machac keeps going, easily beats Grigor Dimitrov 64 64 63 to make the 2nd round

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Who at Nike 'Hates' Jannik Sinner?

 

[mrzz]

Who at Nike 'Hates' Jannik Sinner?

Maybe somebody that hated Federer too, but probably quite a bit less. Nothing beats this:

If I wanted to humiliate someone publicly, I would not be able to do such a perfect job as these people did.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Maybe somebody that hated Federer too, but probably quite a bit less. Nothing beats this:

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If I wanted to humiliate someone publicly, I would not be able to do such a perfect job as this people did.

That brings back nightmare memories Mrzz,

 

[britbox]

Order of Play - 21 January 2026

 

[britbox]

Highlights - Day 3 (Jan 20, 2026)