#australian-open-2026

#australian-open-2026

On telly, Mac's talking about Anisimova, whose time is surely coming. She was close to a major last year and if she continues improving perhaps even if she doesn't one will surely be hers soon. Her backhand is one of the best shots in the game, she's working out how to win big matches, and her easy power is an absolute joy.

After taking home the lightning bolt trophy at the UTS Grand Final in December for the third time -- explaining that the fast format suits his game and "brings the best tennis out of me" -- De Minaur officially kicked off the new season as a member of Team Australia at the United Cup. The team event allowed him to do two of his favorite things: play in front of an Australian crowd and "represent the green and gold."