Why Kevin Pietersen strongly feels Jannik Sinner ‘must not win’ Australian Open 2026
Kevin Pietersen has sparked debate online with a tongue-in-cheek demand that Jannik Sinner must not win the Australian Open, offering a reason that has nothing to do with tennis. The former England cricketer’s comment arrived as Sinner continues his deep run at Melbourne Park, with attention firmly on the Italian during the tournament’s decisive stages.
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Alexander Zverev comes under fire for key error in loss to Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev’s search for a first Grand Slam title goes on after losing his semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open. Alcaraz needed all five sets to get past Zverev at Rod Laver Arena, where he’ll now return for a final against either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic.
Read more: Alexander Zverev comes under fire for key error in loss to Carlos Alcaraz
Jessica Pegula gives her honest view on Elena Rybakina’s chances against Aryna Sabalenka
Zverev’s explosive complaint against ‘protected’ Carlos Alcaraz is going viral
Alexander Zverev’s on-court outburst aimed at Carlos Alcaraz has gone viral, reigniting debate around officiating and perceived preferential treatment at the highest level of men’s tennis. The incident unfolded during the 2026 Australian Open semi-final match that drew widespread attention, with microphones picking up Zverev’s frustration as tensions escalated.
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What Monica Seles’ last Grand Slam title means to her, 30 years later
MELBOURNE, Australia — The bittersweet story of Monica Seles’ 1996 Australian Open title actually begins in 1994, when Seles has yet to decide how to spend the rest of her life. She is a year removed from a spring day in Hamburg, Germany when a deranged fan of Steffi Graf stormed onto the court during a changeover at the Citizen Cup and stabbed Seles between her shoulder blades. Seles is 19 when that happens, an eight-time Grand Slam winner seemingly destined to become the greatest female tennis
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