Indian Wells (aka "Tennis Paradise" or the BNP Paribas Open) is here which means it's time to break down the draws and predict the champions. The U.S./Israel and Iran conflict forced Daniil Medvedev and a few other top players to remain in Dubai for a few days, while a couple challenger tournaments have been canceled. Aryna Sabalenka is now engaged to her boyfriend Georgios Frangulis.

Nearly 15 years into her pro career, Taylor Townsend has finally reached a WTA tour-level singles semifinal after defeating Rebeka Masarova in Austin at the ATX Open. During her post-match press conference, Taylor spoke about overcoming adversity including an 'unfortunate' coaching split to reach the milestone.

Karolina Muchova has finally ended her title drought after delivering a masterful performance in the Doha finals to defeat Victoria Mboko. The next WTA 1000 in Dubai starts soon, but Sabalenka & Swiatek will be missing. Elena Rybakina is the top seed and could meet Coco Gauff in the semifinals, although the American has a difficult draw (at least for her opening round match).

Naomi Osaka is in the headlines once more at the Australian Open following a dramatic end to her second round win Sorana Cirstea. Cirstea gave Osaka a salty handshake after Sorana complained of Naomi telling herself c'mon between first and second serves. Stanislas Wawrinka earned the most memorable win of the day, taking down Arthur Gea in 4.5 hours. Nikola Bartunkova gave us the most shocking result with her upset win vs Belinda Bencic.

Top title favorites Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff cruised to the 2026 Australian Open third round. Gauff will face her friend Hailey Baptiste while Sabalenka is one match from a tough test in Mboko or Tauson. Carlos Alcaraz was tested for the first half of his second round vs Yannick Hanfmann. Emma Raducanu was the only seed to fall, losing to Anastasia Potapova in straight sets. Alycia Parks pushed Karolina Muchova in a competitive three set loss while Zeynep Sonmez continues to make history for Turkey.

Naomi Osaka stunned the tennis world with an edgy walk-on fit for her Australian Open first round vs Antonia Ruzic. Osaka survived a big scare as did Madison Keys and Lorenzo Musetti. Joao Fonseca couldn't avoid the upset while Janice Tjen earned an upset win herself. Gael Monfils plays his final-ever match in Melbourne after a tight four-set loss.

The 2026 Australian Open started a bit rough for many U.S. fans who were hit with an unexpected paywall preventing them from streaming all the Australian Open matches. To make matters worse, Venus Williams suffered a heartbreaking first round defeat to Olga Danilovic after holding a big lead in the third set. Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were tested but advanced in straight sets.

The 2026 Australian Open started a bit rough for many U.S. fans who were hit with an unexpected paywall preventing them from streaming all the Australian Open matches. To make matters worse, Venus Williams suffered a heartbreaking first round defeat to Olga Danilovic after holding a big lead in the third set. Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were tested but advanced in straight sets.