PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the weather at the United Cup. After losing her first match for Japan against Greece’s Maria Sakkari on Friday, Osaka said she got “really sick” over the Christmas holiday period and wasn’t operating at 100% during the 6-4, 6-2 loss.

The wildcard recipients for the Australian Open 2026 have been revealed, with seven-time Major champion Venus Williams leading the list.

IF IT’S a new year, it must be serious tennis time Down Under.Just over six weeks since the ATP and WTA held their respective 2025 Finals, players on the men’s and women’s tours are arriving in Australia and New Zealand for a crammed two-week schedule of tournaments ahead of the Australian Open,

Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams has received a wild card bid to the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne, setting the 45-year-old legend to become the oldest competitor in AO history.

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday said she saw little point to the "Battle of the Sexes" match and that women's tennis has nothing more to prove. The Polish star, who is preparing for the Australian Open this month,

Just over six weeks since the ATP and WTA held their respective 2025 Finals, players on the women's and men's tennis tours are arriving Down Under for a crammed two-week schedule of tournaments

Players have to win two matches to qualify for the main draw singles. You can watch the Brisbane International on free-to-air via 9Go. Coverage starts at 12pm (AEDT) on Sunday, January 4. You can live stream every match of the Brisbane International for free on Channel 9's streaming service 9NOW.