Spizzirri acknowledges ‘funny timing’ but accepts Australian Open heat rules after loss to Sinner

Eliot Spizzirri was leading a struggling Jannik Sinner in the third round of the Australian Open when the extreme heat rule was enforced.

Australian Open: Djokovic in control, Wawrinka out on farewell - listen & follow

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka in third-round action at the Australian Open - listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and follow text updates.

Australian Open 2026 Results, Winners, Losers and Highlights from Thursday's Bracket

Fourteen Americans, seven men and seven women, are still alive heading into the third round of the 2026 Australian Open.

Twice champion Osaka out of Australian Open with abdominal injury

Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Grand Slam ahead of her scheduled third round match on Saturday due to an abdominal injury.

Australian Open: Djokovic and Swiatek in third-round action - listen & follow build-up

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka in third-round action at the Australian Open - listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and follow text updates.

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses 'drop-shot battle' at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz admits he lost the drop-shot battle against Corentin Moutet despite winning their third-round match at the Australian Open

Australian Open 2026 Results, Winners, Losers and Highlights from Friday's Bracket

One of the major themes of the 2026 Australian Open has been how well the top players have performed. That theme rang true once again on Friday, as Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff all booked their places in the fourth round.

Australian Open Hit by Heatwave as Officials Suspend Play Across Courts

The Australian Open is once again battling extreme heat, with soaring temperatures turning matches into a test of physical endurance and safety. As Melbourne’s summer intensifies, players, officials,