Naomi Osaka caught off guard by Cirstea's frigid handshake - ESPN
Naomi Osaka ended Sorana Cirstea's farewell to the Australian Open in a tense 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday night. Cirstea's parting shot was at the net.
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Stan Wawrinka makes rare Slam third round for a 40-year-old - ESPN
Stan Wawrinka had to dig deep to beat Arthur Gea in a 4½-hour, five-set epic to become the first man 40 or older to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since the 1978 Australian Open.
Mercedes reveal images of 2026 F1 car, announce Microsoft deal
LONDON, Jan 22 : Mercedes announced a major new sponsorship deal with Microsoft on Thursday as they revealed images of the W17 Formula One car that the former champions hope will take them back to the top this season.
Indonesia Masters 2026: Ganda Putra Sudah Amankan Satu Tiket Semifinal
Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri berjumpa Raymond Indra/Nikolaus Joaquin di perempatfinal Indonesia Masters 2026. Pertandingan ini merupakan laga ulangan yang tersaji di final Australia Open tahun lalu.
Swiatek sees off Bouzkova to reach Australian Open third round
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Iga Swiatek resumed her quest for a first Australian Open title and career Grand Slam with a 6-2 6-3 victory over unseeded Marie Bouzkova to reach the third round on Thursday, as she showed no signs of the sluggishness that dogged her in the previous round.
Vacherot shows Shanghai success was no fluke by shining in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Valentin Vacherot showed his maiden ATP Masters triumph last year was a genuine breakthrough rather than a flash in the pan, after becoming the first player from Monaco to reach the third round of a Grand Slam at the Australian Open on Thursday.
Maestro Djokovic mows down qualifier Maestrelli in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Novak Djokovic systematically dismantled Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Australian Open third round, continuing his quest to make more history at the Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic eases past qualifier as Keys books third round berth
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Novak Djokovic brushed aside Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Australian Open third round, as women's champion Madison Keys overcame a second-set wobble against Ashlyn Krueger to also advance.