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Australian Open 2026 prize money: What men's singles finalists earn

The Australian Open 2026 witnessed a 16 per cent rise in the overall prize pool from 2025, significantly increasing the prize money for men's singles winner

Australian Open: Full list of men's singles winners and runners-up

Novak Djokovic holds the record as the most successful player in the Australian Open men's singles event, with ten titles to his name

How has Novak Djokovic fared in Australian Open finals over the years?

Djokovic's motivation isn't merely to add another trophy to the collection, it's about reaching a monumental milestone: his 25th Grand Slam singles title.

Australian Open: Djokovic vs Alcaraz head-to-head stats over the years

This is the 10th encounter between the two, and as each match passes, the rivalry grows more captivating.

Australian Open: Djokovic vs Alcaraz final preview, live time, streaming

The grand finale of men's singles between Djokovic and Alcaraz at the Australian Open 2026 will begin at 2 PM IST on Feb 1. Djokovic vs Alcaraz's match live streaming will be available on Sony LIV app

Australian Open 2026 prize money: What women's singles finalists earn

Before the start of the tournament, it was announced that the Australian Open 2026 will have a prize pool of $75 million, which is 16 per cent more than last year's prize pool of $63 million

Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win her maiden Australian Open title

With the 2026 victory, Rybakina has also avenged her 2023 Australian Open final loss against Sabalenka, where she lost another three-set thriller by 6-4, 3-6, 4-6

Australian Open: Full list of women's singles winners and runners-up

Margaret Court holds the record for most Australian Open women's singles title wins with 11 titles (seven in the Amateur era, four in the Open era)

Australian Open 2026 live streaming: Sabalenka vs Rybakina women's final

Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 8-6, including a tight three-set win in the 2023 Australian Open final. However, Rybakina emerged victorious vs Sabalenka in 2025 WTA final

I want 10% from tonight's tickets sold: Djokovic after epic semifinal clash

Djokovic joked that the crowd had certainly received full value for money and quipped that he would like 10 per cent of the tickets sold for the evening

Australian Open 2026 Women's singles final date, time (IST), live streaming

With the final now in sight, Sabalenka will await the winner of the second semifinal between Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina.

Australian Open 2026: Elena Rybakina beats Pegula in 2nd semi-final tie

This sets up a rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final, where Rybakina fell short against Sabalenka.

Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka beats Svitolina in 1st women's singles SF

The top seed's power-packed game was too much for the Ukrainian, as she dominated from start to finish at the Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open 2026 men's singles semifinals date, time and live streaming

With two dynamic matchups ahead, the stage is set for an unforgettable day of tennis in Melbourne.

Australian open 2026 women's singles semifinals date, time, live streaming

Sabalenka, eyeing her fifth Grand Slam title, has been in scintillating form and will look to maintain her momentum.

Sabalenka and Svitolina set for Australian Open semifinal showdown

Naturally there'll be attention on the backstory when Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina meet in the Australian Open women's semifinals. Top-ranked Sabalenka, who is seeking a third title in four years in Australia, is a 27-year-old from Belarus. She's popular on TikTok for her humorous posts and dance routines. Svitolina is a 31-year-old Ukrainian who will be returning to the Top 10 next week for the first time since returning from a maternity break she took in 2022. She reached her first Australian Open semifinal with a lopsided win over No. 3 Coco Gauff, needing only 59 minutes to end her run of three quarterfinal losses at Melbourne Park. They're both regularly asked questions relating to Russia's war on Ukraine. Both have regularly said they want the focus to be on tennis. Svitolina is trying to bring joy to the people of Ukraine, of course. Sabalenka said she supports peace. "It's very close to my heart to see a lot of support from Ukrainians," she said. "So I feel like (I)

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semis after Musetti retires injured

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti retired in the third set with an injury Wednesday after taking the first two sets. The fifth-seeded Musetti won the first two sets 6-4, 6-3 but took a medical timeout for treatment on his upper right leg after being broken in the third game of the third. He played on for another game but couldn't continue. Djokovic, who was leading the third set 3-1, will continue his bid for an 11th Australian title and a record 25th major but he says he was lucky this time. "I feel really sorry for him," the 38-year-old Djokovic said. "He was a far better player (today) - I was on my way home tonight." He will play the winner of Wednesday's later quarterfinal between No. 8 Ben Shelton and two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz beats de Minaur to reach maiden semis

The Spaniard won the pivotal opening set on the way to a 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 win at Rod Laver Arena

Australian Open 2026: Zverev knocks out Tien in quarterfinal thriller

Aryna Sabalenka beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday before searing heat on Day 10 forced matches to be played under cover. Alexander Zverev got the benefit of playing under a roof at Rod Laver Arena and advanced to the final four with a 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3) win over 20-year-old Learner Tien. The No. 3-ranked Zverev, last year's runner-up in Australia, reached his 10th Grand Slam semifinal on the back of 24 aces and just a single double-fault - which he served when he had six match points in the deciding tiebreaker. Top-ranked Sabalenka, also a runner-up in Melbourne last year, is aiming for her third Australian Open title in four years. She won back-to-back titles here in 2023 and 2024 and lost the final a year ago to Madison Keys. The first of the four quarterfinals scheduled on Day 10 was played outdoors, despite predictions of the temperature peaking at 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in Melbourne. "I guess, ye

Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka beats Jovic convincingly to enter semis

Jovic, who at 18 is the youngest player to reach the last eight at the Australian Open without dropping a set since Venus Williams in 1998