The two best men's players in the world are reconfiguring the sport before their opponents' eyes. They don't know what to do about it

Osaka is back in the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2022, getting there with wins over two women who blocked her path last year.

A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after defeating Karolina ... 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after defeating Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne ...

Coco Gauff has been hailed by Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci following her spectacular win over Leylah Fernandez. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Macci wrote: "She has been in the trenches since age 15. "Now she is 20 and in her back pocket is so many golden nuggets of global experience being on the biggest stage.

Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster clash as the Australian Open enters the third round on Friday while Novak Djokovic steps up his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, in-form Coco Gauff, former winner Naomi Osaka and a rampant Carlos Alcaraz were also among the wins Serbian veteran Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open third round while celebrating Grand Slam history ...

Australian Aleksandar Vukic has pulled off the greatest victory of his career, stunning Sebastian Korda in a rain-affected five-set marathon to reach the third round of a major for the first time.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the sixth day in Melbourne.

MELBOURNE - A "hot-headed" Novak Djokovic sent an Australian Open warning to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury.

The tournament is scheduled to be televised at 9 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month, or DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available.

Djokovic’s victory propels him into the quarterfinals, where he will face World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, one of his toughest ... 🤞🏻🥲 Quarters 🔜 Naomi Osaka begins to move past her unfortunate injury-induced exit at the Australian Open, where ...