Yulia Puntintseva was booed throughout her entire post-match interview as she tried to address the Australian Open crowd. There were many Turkish fans in attendance cheering on her opponent, qualifier Zeynep Sonmez, but her vocal supporters watched her go out 6-3 6-7 (3) 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz is in Melbourne for one thing: the career Grand Slam that would come with winning the Australian Open title. Even after his icily clinical performance to win the U.S. Open last September, everything else is noise. Winning seven matches is what he is here to do, however they come.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the Australian Open last 16 with a commanding straight-sets win, while Daniil Medvedev once again embraced the grind. The Russian survived another five-set battle to keep his Melbourne campaign alive.

With Carlos Alcaraz all set to take on Tommy Paul in round 4 of the ongoing Australian Open 2026, let us have a look at the head-to-head record between the two stars ahead of the upcoming marquee clash.

Third round singles action begins at the Australian Open on Friday with world No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as American star Coco Gauff, highlighting the day session.

One of the most jaw-dropping moments of the Australian Open so far was Naomi Osaka unveiling her jellyfish-inspired outfit–a reveal that came as a complete surprise to everyone watching both inside the stadium and around the world on television (see here).

Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff faced little trouble in their respective second-round matches at the 2026 Australian Open on Wednesday.

Australian Open second round competition begins Wednesday with top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka amongst the many stars in action. Here's our Day 4 live blog.