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It’s Aussies all day plus the Special K’s at the Australian Open, when Day 5 is available live and free across on the 9Network tomorrow – Thursday, January 22.

From 11.00am AEDT, our homegrown heroes Rinky Hijikata, Taylah Preston, Madison Inglis and Dane Sweeny are on-court in their second round single’s match ups.

Then it’s over to Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis, when the Special K’s combine once again in an effort to replicate their 2022 AO doubles title, in an all-Aussie first round meeting with Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans.

10-time AO champion Novak Djokovic, defending women’s champion Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek, Jess Pegula and Stefanos Tsitsipas also feature in the day session.

Leading off the night session from 7.00pm AEDT is Aussie underdog James Duckworth, who makes his way onto Rod Laver Arena to play Jannik Sinner. Duckworth has defeated the two-time AO champion once before in their three previous meetings, as he attempts to pull off a huge upset on home soil.

Expert commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik.

Day Session	11.00am AEDT – Thursday, January 22
	Rinky Hijikata (AUS) [WC] v Valentin Vacherot (MON) [30]
	Dane Sweeny (AUS) [Q] v Ben Shelton (USA) [8]
	Thanasi Kokkinkis (AUS)/Nick Kyrgios (AUS) [WC] v Jason Kubler (AUS)/Marc Polmans (AUS) [WC]
	Madison Keys (USA) [9] v Ashlyn Krueger (USA)
	Taylah Preston (AUS) [WC] v Linda Noskova (CZE) [13]
	Madison Inglis (AUS) [Q] v Laura Siegmund (GER)
	Novak Djokovic (SRB) [4] v Francesco Maestrelli (FRA) [Q]
Night Session	Begins 7.00pm AEDT
	James Duckworth (AUS) [WC] v Jannik Sinner (ITA) [2]
	Elena Rybakina (KAZ) [5] v Varvara Gracheva (FRA)
	Naomi Osaka (JPN) [16] v Sorana Cristea (ROU)
	Casper Ruud (NOR) [12] v Jaume Munar (ESP)
Stream – 9Now	Every Match, Every Court – Live and Free

Internationals in action on 9Now: Novak Djokovic, Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek, Jess Pegula, Taylor Fritz and Stefanos Tsitsipas

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, fans will have the ability to watch every point of every match, live and free on the device of their choosing on 9Now.

Wednesday 21 January, 2026

Six Aussies featured on Day 4, plus world no.1’s Alcaraz and Sabalenka in the day session

It’s all about the Aussies on Day 4 of the Australian Open, headlined by world number six Alex De Minaur when a stacked day of grand slam tennis is live and free across on the 9Network across Wednesday, January 21.

The local charge begins at 11.00am AEDT and rolls through the afternoon with six major matches featuring Australians Talia Gibson, Storm Hunter, Jordan Thompson and Ajla Tomljanovic. 

Then leading in the night session from 7.00pm AEDT,  Demon is in primetime on Channel 9 when Alex De Minaur steps onto Rod Laver Arena for his second-round clash, followed by Aussie wildcard Priscilla Hon.

Alongside our homegrown heroes on Day 4 will be the best on the planet, when world no.1’s Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz lead the charge on 9Gem, plus grand slam champions Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev, and the fiery Andrey Rublev.

International stars Mirra Andreeva, Alexander Zverev, and Frances Tiafoe also feature in the night session.

Expert commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik.

Day Session	11.00am AEDT – Wednesday, January 21
	Talia Gibson (AUS) [WC] v Diana Shnaider [23]
	Storm Hunter (AUS) [Q] v Hailey Baptiste (USA)
	Jordan Thompson (AUS) v Nuno Borges (POR)
	Aryna Sabalenka [1] v Zhuoxuan Bai (CHN) [Q]
	Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [1] v Yannick Hanfmann (GER)
	Alja Tomljanovic (AUS) v Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU)
	Elina Svitolina (UKR) [12] v Linda Klimovicova (POL) [Q]
Night Session	Begins 7.00pm AEDT
	Alex De Minaur (AUS) [6] v Hamad Medjedovic (SRB)
	Priscilla Hon (AUS) [WC] v Iva Jovic (USA) [29]
	Maria Sakkari (GRE) v Mirra Andreeva [8]
	Frances Tiafoe (USA) [29] v Francisco Comesana (ARG)
Stream – 9Now	Every Match, Every Court – Live and Free

Internationals in action on 9Now: Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, fans will have the ability to watch every point of every match, live and free on the device of their choosing on 9Now.

Wednesday 21 January, 2026

Two talented visual journalists will join Australia’s best news photography teams as trainees with The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

The traineeships, in partnership with Canon Australia, give the next generation of visual journalists a chance to develop their skills in award-winning newsrooms. 

Audrey Richardson will join the Herald and Ruby Alexander is heading to The Age after a highly competitive recruitment process conducted by the newsrooms’ photographic editors and senior editors.

Audrey and Ruby will work alongside the country’s top photojournalists, video producers and editors, developing visual reporting skills and working across different parts of the newsrooms.  

Audrey studied journalism and photography at Michigan State University, and completed internships with the Chicago Tribune, the Detroit Free Press and Seattle Times. She has an interest in underwater and drone photography.  

Audrey said: “I’m beyond thrilled to be joining The Sydney Morning Herald, and I can’t wait to work alongside and learn from some of the country’s best photographers and journalists.

“I’m incredibly grateful to Canon for this partnership and the opportunity to continue growing as a photojournalist.”

Ruby is an aspiring foreign correspondent with a passion for storytelling through photography, video and field reporting. Her portfolio spans Australia and Asia and includes documentaries, photo essays and multimedia stories. 

Ruby said: “I’m excited to be joining The Age as a visual journalist trainee. It’s a real privilege to learn and develop my skills alongside such an experienced and talented team. I’m eager to learn from everyone and to continue growing as both a photographer and journalist. Thank you to The Age and Canon for this incredible opportunity.”

Executive Editor Luke McIlveen, said: “With a rich history of documenting history through images, the Herald and The Age newsrooms welcome Audrey and Ruby. Working alongside our award-winning journalists, our trainees will not only develop their skills but our newsrooms too will benefit from the real-world experience they bring to us. We can’t wait to see how Audrey and Ruby contribute to the country’s two most-read mastheads.” 

Aaron Berthelot, Senior General Manager – Consumer Sales & Marketing, Canon Oceania, said, “Congratulations to Audrey Richardson and Ruby Alexander on their selection as visual journalist trainees. Canon is proud to support the next generation of visual storytellers through this partnership, and we’re excited to see their perspectives continue to develop within two of Australia’s most respected newsrooms.”    

The traineeship program is funded as part of a three-year partnership with Canon Australia, providing dedicated investment in the trainees’ development, alongside industry-leading gear for both the trainees and Nine Publishing staff photographers.

The traineeships are a unique opportunity for those with a strong passion for photography and video storytelling to contribute to the mastheads’ high-quality visual journalism. 

The Herald and The Age have a combined total readership of 12 million, and a rich heritage of quality, independent photojournalism.

Canon

Canon is a world-leading imaging brand that actively inspires and enables people to achieve more than they ever thought they could through products, services and solutions for business and consumers. 

With global revenues of more than $US28.5 billion in 2024, Canon has ranked among the world’s top 10 in the U.S. patent rankings for 41 consecutive years*.

Also part of the Canon Oceania Group companies and brands in the region are Canon Finance Australia, SUNSTUDIOS, Canon Business Services ANZ, Satalyst, Canon New Zealand Limited and Canon Business Service Centre in the Philippines.  

 *Information published as of January 15, 2025 by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, a U.S. patent research company.

Hear how later-in-life career pivots led influential Australian women to extraordinary success in a season that will inspire listeners to finally make “the switch” HERE

FW’s awarded podcast, Too Much, returns with a twist – or should we say, a pivot – for its third season, subtitled The Switch. This time, eight high-achieving women including Google’s Melanie Silva, Lune’s Kate Reid and Teal Independent Allegra Spender share how they overcame their doubts to take the ultimate leap of faith from one profession to another. Hear about the success they found and the lessons they’d give to women following in their footsteps.

“I started out as a journalist covering breaking news then co-founded an international news organisation. And then I became a parent and solo career to my two kids. My career hasn’t just changed once – it’s evolved over and over again,” said FW’s Briana Blackett, who signs on as host of season three, Too Much: The Switch.

She added, “I know I’m not alone. I also know I would have loved to have someone tell me exactly how they pulled it off. That’s what we’re offering listeners this season – a tapestry of personal stories that are the perfect roadmap for people who are ready to consider something different, but don’t know where to start. The world of work is constantly evolving whether we like it or not – so why not evolve on your own terms?”

Season three begins with Allegra Spender, who left the world of fashion – and mother Carla Zampatti’s empire – to pursue a career in politics that saw her elected as an Independent in the Teal tidal wave of 2022.

Spender shares how her mother inspired her to leave the family business and how she knew she’d finally found the right professional fit.

Other guests include Google Australia/New Zealand Managing Director Melanie Silva, who left financial services for, at first, a less senior role at Google; Giaan Rooney, an Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer who walked away from a TV network contract to run a macadamia farm and Kate Reid, who left the exhilarating world of F1 to build a croissant empire.

Too Much: The Switch episodes drop weekly from 19 January 2026.

This series is once again proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to make ‘the switch’ and join their ranks.

Listen to the podcast trailer and subscribe on Apple or Spotify.
Follow @FutureWomen on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.

Media opportunities
Host Briana Blackett is available for TV, radio and print interviews.

For all interviews, assets and audio or further information, please contact:
Sally Spicer
E: sally@futurewomen.com
M: 0401 238 989

TOTAL RADIO 

Melbourne’s 3AW and Sydney’s 2GB are the undisputed leaders in Breakfast radio, with today’s GfK Survey 8 ratings for 2025 showing Australians turn to Nine Radio for trusted news and entertainment. 

With results out today that covers the survey period from October 5 to December 13, Ben Fordham Live (2GB) and Breakfast with Ross and Russ (3AW) won the crucial Breakfast battle, ending a dominant year as clear No.1 shows.

3AW finished the year as the outright No.1 radio station in Melbourne, while 2GB is the No.1 talk radio station in Sydney. 

2GB Highlights

• 2GB is the No.1 talk radio in Sydney with a 11.2 share
• Ben Fordham Live is No.1 in Breakfast with a 14.9 share
• Mornings with Mark Levy is No.1 talk in Sydney with a 13.0 share

3AW Highlights

• 3AW is the clear No.1 station for Melburnians, delivering a 13.9 share
• Ross and Russ claimed the No.1 Breakfast position with a 20.4 share 
• Mornings with Tom Elliott was No.1 with a 16.5 share 

Greg Byrnes, Nine Radio’s National Content Manager, said: “If you’re not listening to Ben Fordham in Sydney and Ross & Russ in Melbourne, you’re truly missing out. After dominating all year, 2GB and 3AW are launching into 2026 with breakfast programs that are undisputed market leaders.

“Across the network, listeners this year will reconnect with their favourite presenters and be introduced to a host of exciting new voices. It’s been a relentless summer news cycle, but our talk stations will always set the agenda and provide the reassurance and context our audience expects.”

COMMERCIAL RADIO SHARE	TOTAL RADIO CUME
14 (4 markets)	1.66 million listeners each week

STREAMING

Nine Radio is dominant in digital streaming, reflecting its accessibility to listeners on the go, around the house, in the car, or anywhere they choose to tune in. The network has once again claimed the No.1 national share, as well as leading across key dayparts in Sydney and Melbourne.

• 3AW No.1 overall: share 32.8%
• 2GB No.1 overall: share 26.6%
• Breakfast with Ross and Russ No.1: share 49.3%
• Ben Fordham Live No.1:  share 40.1%
• Mornings with Tom Elliott No.1: share 30.1%
• Mornings with Mark Levy No.1: share 24.5%

Greg Byrnes said: “Our ‘always on’ content has become a new digital ritual, attracting an extraordinary level of engagement, especially during our breakfast and morning programs. 

“This is more than listening—it’s a shared conversation. We thank Australians for joining us. Delivering essential information and entertainment is at our core, and 24/7 streaming is the most immediate way to engage.”

COMMERCIAL STREAMING SHARE	STREAMING CUME
31.7	390,000

GfK Radio360 Ratings, Survey 8 2025, Mon-Sun 5.30am-12MN, Market Share % Total, Market Share Streaming %, Commercial Streaming Share %, Cume (000s) Total and Streaming, 3AW Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30am, 3AW Mornings 8.30am-12pm, 2GB Breakfast Mon-Fri 5.30am-9am, 2GB Mornings Mon-Fi 9am-12pm, AP10+, Nine Radio – 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, unless otherwise specified.

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager, Nine
amotte@nine.com.au 

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Major new brands sign on as Nine unveils world class opportunities with tech-led innovation.

Nine has today unveiled its partners and sponsors for the Australian Open 2026, headlined by major new signings, returning brands and world-class broadcast integration technology. 

As the summer’s ultimate marketing platform, the power of the Nine Group will be unleashed, with brands connecting with audiences across Nine’s ecosystem of Streaming and Broadcast, Publishing and Audio. 

This year’s broadcast of the 15 day Grand Slam sees a significant range of brands signing on as sponsors and partners including realestate.com.au, Qantas, Amazon Prime, Uber Eats, Chemist Warehouse, ANZ, Bupa, Chubb Insurance, Peters Ice Cream, Google, Haier, Journey Beyond, Kia, L’Oreal, Visit Victoria to create a dominant commercial environment across the Summer of Tennis.

Nine is redefining the broadcast experience with several tech-led integrations that move beyond traditional placements. In a major partnership debut, realestate.com.au will utilise new ‘Ball Tracking’ statistical technology providing audiences at home more matchplay insights, broadcast live in play in-between points. 

Similarly, Amazon Prime will make a high-impact debut by owning the ‘Fast Ace of the Match’ and ‘Fast Moments’ to highlight its delivery speed, while Google Pixel returns with contextually relevant ‘Time to Switch’ creative that aligns with players changing ends.

Fan favourites also return with fresh iterations, notably the ANZ Falcon Cam which will utilize 4D drone and Fly Cam technology to give viewers a birds-eye view of the precinct while highlighting ANZ’s 24/7 fraud protection. 

Meanwhile, Peters Ice Cream will deepen its cultural relevance through a major content integration with The Hundred with Andy Lee, featuring branded questions and the popular Ace Tally ticker to drive valuable in-program reach.

Andrew Cann, Nine’s National Commercial Director – Sport, said: “The Australian Open remains the undisputed heavyweight of the summer, offering our partners an unmissable opportunity to connect with millions of emotionally engaged Australians. For 2026, we have taken our integrated ecosystem to a new level, blending world-class broadcast innovation with deep storytelling across our Streaming and Broadcast, Publishing and Audio assets. 

“We are incredibly proud to see both new and returning brands leveraging our platforms to drive such sophisticated and creative executions. This year’s line-up is testament to the fact that Nine’s Summer of Tennis is the premier cultural moment that delivers a proven, unmatched uplift in brand metrics, and we look forward to helping all of our partner brands kick off the year with a Grand Slam performance.”

Australian Open 2026

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Maya Joint amongst eight Aussies featured on Day 3, plus defending AO champions Sinner and Keys

Australia’s top ranked female Maya Joint leads a team of eight Aussies ready to take on the world across Day 3 of the 2026 Australian Open, tomorrow – Tuesday, January 20 from 10.00am AEDT on the 9Network.

Joint leads off the day session, when the 19-year-old aims for a successful start before a swag of Aussies are on-court in succession – Christopher O’Connell, Dane Sweeny, Taylah Preston, Daria Kasatkina, James Duckworth and Maddison Inglis against Kimberley Birrell.

With a thirst for a three-peat of AO men’s singles titles, Jannik Sinner opens his 2026 account in the night session, followed by 2019 and 2021 AO champion Naomi Osaka on Channel 9.

Defending AO women’s singles champion Madison Keys, AO23 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, enigmatic American Ben Shelton and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will kick off their campaigns on 9Now, where every match is available live and free.  

Expert commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik.

Day Session	11.00am AEDT – Tuesday, January 20
	Maya Joint (AUS) [30] v Tereza Valentova (CZE)
	Christopher O’Connell (AUS) [WC] v Nishesh Basavareddy (USA) [Q]
	Dane Sweeny (AUS) [Q] v Gael Monfils (FRA)
	Taylah Preston (AUS) [WC] v Shuai Zhang (CHN)
	Joao Fonseca (BRA) [28] v Eliot Spizzirri (USA)
Night Session	Begins 7.00pm AEDT
	Jannik Sinner (ITA) [2] v Hugo Gaston (FRA)
	Naomi Osaka (JPN) [16] v Antonia Ruzic (CRO)
	Daria Kasatkina (AUS) v Nikola Bartunkova (CZE)
	Maddison Inglis (AUS) [Q] v Kimberly Birrell (AUS)
Stream – 9Now	Every Match, Every Court – Live and Free

Internationals in action on 9Now: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Madison Keys, Ben Shelton, Elena Rybakina

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, fans will have the ability to watch every point of every match, live and free on the device of their choosing on 9Now.

Monday 19 January, 2026

De Minaur by day and Novak by night with Aussies everywhere on Day 2

It’s time to unleash the demon on Day 2  of the 2026 Australian Open, when Alex De Minaur leads a cast of Aussies on-court everywhere,  tomorrow – Monday, January 19 from 10.00am AEDT on the 9Network.

Australia’s top ranked men’s singles player will begin his AO26 campaign in a stacked day session that features fellow Aussies Jordan Thompson, Emerson Jones, Storm Hunter, Alja Tomljanovic, Aleksandar Vukic, Rinky Hijikata and Priscilla Hon.

The homegrown flavour continues into the night session on Channel 9 when Alexei Popyrin takes to the peoples court – John Cain Arena, against Frenchman Alexandre Muller. Plus 10-time AO champion Novak Djokovic sets his sights on a 25th Grand Slam title at 38 years of age.

Three-time AO runner up Daniil Medvedev, begins his hunt for an elusive AO title on 9Now, where every match is available to stream live and free, in a day session that also features world top 10 players Coco Gauff and Jess Pegula.

Expert commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik.

Day Session	11.00am AEDT – Sunday January 18
	Storm Hunter (AUS) [Q] v Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP)
	Alex De Minaur (AUS) [6] v Mackenzie McDonald (USA) [LL]
	Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) v Yulia Starodubtseva (UKR) [Q]
	Nuno Borges (POR) v Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) [7]
	Coco Gauff (USA) [3] v Kamilla Rakhimova (UZB)
	Jordan Thompson (AUS) v Jaun Manuel Cerundolo (ARG)
	Emerson Jones (AUS) [WC] v Victoria Mboko (CAN) [17]
Night Session	Begins 7.00pm AEDT
	Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v Alexandre Muller (FRA)
	Novak Djokovic (SRB) [4] v Pedro Martinez (ESP)
	Donna Vekic (CRO) v Mirra Andreeva [8]
	Casper Ruud (NOR) [12] v Mattia Bellucci (ITA)
Stream – 9Now	Every Match, Every Court – Live and Free

Aussies in action on 9Now: Priscilla Hon, Rinky Hijikata
Internationals in action on 9Now: Daniil Medvedev, Jess Pegula, Andre Rublev

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, fans will have the ability to watch every point of every match, live and free on the device of their choosing on 9Now.

Sunday 18 January, 2026

A world No.1 night session with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, plus the Aussie underdogs out to attack

The world no.1’s will headline Day 1 of the 2026 Australian Open when Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka take centre stage in night session on the 9Network, with coverage live and free tomorrow – Sunday, January 18 from 10.00am AEDT.

Sabalenka leads off the night session as she sets her sights on a third AO title, while Alcaraz begins his campaign for the only grand slam trophy missing from his cabinet straight afterwards on Channel 9. 

Throughout the day session, the Aussie contingent of Talia Gibson, Tristan Schoolkate and Jason Kubler will embrace the underdog spirit when they take on their higher ranked opponents, all before Adam Walton faces a herculean task against Alcaraz under lights on Rod Laver Arena. 

Men’s world no.3 and 2025 Australian Open runner up Alexander Zverev, women’s world no.7 Jasmine Paolini and former women’s world no.3 Maria Sakkari, begin their AO26 journeys during the day session on 9Now, where every match is available to stream live and free.

Seven-time Grand Slam champion, Venus Williams, is out to prove age is just a number in the night session on 9Gem, when the 45-year-old tour veteran becomes the oldest women to compete in the main draw of the Australian Open. Williams was a finalist in 2003 and 2017 and will compete as a wildcard this year.

Expert commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik.

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, fans will have the ability to watch every point of every match, live and free on the device of their choosing on 9Now.

Day Session	11.00am AEDT – Sunday January 18
	TALIA GIBSON (AUS) v ANNA BLINKOVA
	TRISTAN SCHOOLKATE (AUS) v CORENTIN MOUTET (FRA) [32]
	JASON KUBLER (AUS) [Q] v FRANCES TIAFOE (USA) [29]
	ARTHUR FERY (GBR) [Q] v FABIO COBOLLI (ITA) [20]
	ALEXANDER ZVEREV (GER) [3] v GABRIEL DIALLO (CAN)
Night Session	Begins 7.00pm AEDT
	ARYNA SABALENKA [1] v TIANTSOA RAKOTOMANGA RAJAONAH (FRA) [WC]
	CARLOS ALCARAZ (ESP) [1] v ADAM WALTON (AUS)
	VENUS WILLIAMS (USA) [WC] v OLGA DANILOVIC (SRB)
	EMMA RADUCANU (GBR) [28] v MANANCHAYA SAWANGKAEW (THA)
Stream – 9Now	Every Match, Every Court – Live and Free

Saturday 17 January, 2026

AUSTRALIAN OPEN SPECIAL EDITION ALSO INCLUDES FEATURES ON HOW SUPER COACH DARREN CAHILL KEEPS PRODUCING WINNERS AND WHY RUSSIAN-BORN DARIA KASATKINA TURNED TO AUSTRALIA

Australian tennis super star Alex de Minaur opens up on his dogged rise to the world’s top 10 rankings, and how he’s bounced back from a 2025 that left him in a “very dark spot”, in a revealing cover story in Good Weekend magazine’s annual Tennis issue.

As the world’s best tennis players descend on Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, Tennis magazine celebrates the 2026 ‘Happy Slam’ and will be published through The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald this Saturday, January 17, produced by Good Weekend. It will also appear online in the BrisbaneTimes and WAtoday.

The issue features a mix of stories, profiles and lifestyle content which reflect the Australian Open’s unique blend of sport and spectacle. It is the fourth year the edition has been published.

De Minaur tells Good Weekend deputy editor Konrad Marshall that after a bruising last year that saw him lose in the ATP Finals in Turin to Lorenzo Musetti, he was in a dark place but is more determined than ever to make 2026 a watershed year. 

In sport, results mean a lot, right? And this was a feeling after having a couple of matches not going my way, and me putting myself in great positions to succeed, but not being able to get over the line and take that next step,” says de Minaur. “That was a very tough moment of dealing with not only the loss, but the way it happened. As well as I’ve played this whole year, there’s matches and situations that I need to improve on for me to get there, and I stumbled in a pretty big tournament.”

“I think it probably is more difficult to handle knowing how close you are, seeing it within grasping distance, but you just somehow are not able to get there. It just frustrates you even more that you can’t take that next step.”

Elsewhere in the issue, Marc McGowan delves into the methods used by Aussie ‘super coach’ Darren Cahill that has resulted in four grand slam winners, all ranked No.1, during a long and distinguished career; and Billie Eder interviews Russian-born player Daria Kasatkina, who speaks candidly about the events which led her to switch her nationality to Australian in 2025.

With millimetres being the difference between winning and losing, the role of data now plays a huge role in tennis. Once only the wealthiest players could afford to crunch the numbers on their opponents, but Tennis magazine takes a look at how easily accessible data is now being widely used to gain a winning edge.

Stephen Brook reports on the ongoing evolution of the AO’s lifestyle offerings from dining, to entertainment and fashion, while Damien Woolnough offers fashion tips and Frances Mocnik rounds up gorgeous tennis bracelets for those wanting to have a ‘glam slam’.

“The Australian Open is a focal point for Australians each January as the world’s tennis greats descend on Melbourne Park,” says Good Weekend editor Melissa Stevens. “Our annual Tennis magazine aims to capture the spirit of the AO as the sport’s “happy slam”.

“This is the fourth year we’ve published Tennis and it’s a real joy for the Good Weekend team to curate a deep dive into one of the most popular sporting events of the year. This edition is a must-read for any fan of tennis.”

Tennis illustrates the power of the Nine Group, which is uniquely placed to provide brands with optimal access to the action, with an enviable media ecosystem that allows marketers to call game, set and match on their campaigns.

Nine’s Commercial Director – Publishing Sales, Ashleigh Thomas, said: “Tennis magazine is an outstanding example of how Nine can extend partnership opportunities. Written by some of the country’s most regarded feature journalists, Tennis provides a prestige environment for brands to connect with a highly-engaged audience who are interested in one of the most loved events on the sporting calendar.”  

For more information:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager  
amotte@nine.com.au