A four-time Grand Slam champion, Osaka returned from maternity leave last year and lost in the first or second round of all four major tournaments. The 27-year-old Japan native has not won any event on the WTA Tour since capturing her second Australian Open title to start 2021.

Fourteen seeded players, including last year’s finalists Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen, take center stage as the top half of the draw battles for a spot in the third round.

Born on August 21, 1996, Karolina Muchova is a Czech tennis ... a WTA 1000 event, Muchova defeated Aryna Sabalenka, Petra Martic, Beatriz Haddad Maia, and Maria Sakkari to make her maiden WTA ...

Naomi Osaka came from one set down to defeat Karolina Muchova in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but last year's beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen suffered a shock second-round exit.

Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Zheng Qinwen, Diana Shnaider, Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula all delivered magic winners on Day 3 of the Australian Open.

The Belarusian insists it is a Grand Slam and there are many other players who are playing well. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Madison Keys pulled off a stunning victory, while Jannik Sinner charged to a convincing title defense. Plus, Paula Badosa and Ben Shelton impressed Down Under.

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Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the Australian Open came to a close in Melbourne. Madison Keys claimed the women’s singles title with a win over Aryna Sabalenka,

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In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, Jannik Sinner takes center stage after winning the Australian Open title. The World No. 1 toasted during his press conference, honoring basketball player Kobe