Tennis
Which racket does Tsitsipas want?
The video of the dialogue that Stefanos Tsitsipas had with his father and coach Apostolos during the Barcelona Open final against Carlos Alkarath went viral on the occasion of the Spaniard’s racket that… the Greek champions are hungry for.
The video of the dialogue Stefanos Tsitsipas had with his father and coach Apostolos during the Barcelona Open final against Carlos Alcarath went viral.
Around the middle of the 2nd set, with Alkarath leading by a set and a break (6-3, 3-2), the Greek champion characteristically said to his father: “I’ve never seen anything like it. I have to get the bat too.”
So what is this racket?
This is the new model from the French company Babolat, Pure Aero 98, a special version of the classic Pure Aero (Nadal’s racket), which places more emphasis on control and precision than the basic model.
Recently released in Greece and around the world, Pure Aero 98 has already caused a stir among athletes and clubs around the world. It is also used by Holger Rune, Felix Özer Aliasim on tour.
Compared to the classic Pure Aero, the Pure Aero 98 has a smaller head (98 sq.in.), is softer and tighter weave (16×20 string pattern), three characteristics that help better control ball placement. It has a smaller sweet spot and is slightly heavier (305g) making it more challenging.
At the same time, it maintains high levels of power and spin that are the foundations of the Pure Aero family, putting a powerful tool in the hands of big hitters.
As tenniswarehouse usually mentions in their review: “With some nice upgrades in response, the Pure Aero 98 offers the modern player the spin and power needed, but also the control and feel needed to fully achieve his goals on the court.”
Source: tennis24
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Leader in ATP world rankings Carlos Alcaraz He confidently reached the 1/8 final at the 2026 Australian Open.
In the third round, the Spaniard confidently defeated Corentin Moutet (France, ATP 37) in three sets in 2 hours and 7 minutes.
Alcaraz managed to beat Moutet as well as Adam Walton and Yannick Hanfmann at the Australian Open. So far Carlitos is going without losing a set.
Alcaraz achieved his 87th victory in his first 100 Grand Slam matches. Only Bjorn Borg achieved more victories in this number of fights – 88.
Carlos’ next opponent will be American Tommy Paul (ATP 20), knocked out Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (Spain, ATP 14). Fokina lost the first two sets 1-6 and withdrew due to a hamstring/thigh injury.
Previously, Alcaraz has played against Paul seven times, beating the American in five matches, including at the Grand Slam at Wimbledon 2024 and Roland Garros 2025.
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 final
Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) [1] – Corentin Moutet (France) [32] – 6:2, 6:4, 6:1
Tommy Paul (AMERICA) [19] – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (Spain) [14] – 6:1, 6:1, RET., Fokina
Another pair that will participate in the 1/8 finals on January 23 has also been determined – Lerner Tien (ATP 29) will play against Daniil Medvedev (ATP12).
Thien defeated Portuguese Nuno Borges (ATP 46) in three sets in 2 hours and 7 minutes. Lerner reached the second week of a Grand Slam for the second time in his career; In 2025, he lost to Lorenzo Sonego in the 1/8 final of the Australian Open.
Unfortunately, in the third round, Medvedev managed to make a comeback against Fabian Marozan (Hungary, ATP 47) with a score of 0:2 in sets.
Thien played against Medvedev three times in 2025 and won two of them. Notably, Lerner eliminated the neutral team in the second round at the Australian Open 2025 and won a five-set match.
Australian Open 2026. 1/16 final
Lerner Tien (AMERICA) [25] – Nuno Borges (Portugal) – 7:6 (11:9), 6:4, 6:2
Daniil Medvedev [11] – Fabian Marozan (Hungary) – 6:7 (5:7), 4:6, 7:5, 6:0, 6:3
Source: Sport UA
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Medvedev defeated Marozan in the third round of the Australian Open, coming back from 0:2 in sets
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev beat Hungarian Fabian Marozan in the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
The meeting ended with the score 6:7 (5:7), 4:6, 7:5, 6:0, 6:3. The match lasted 3 hours 46 minutes.
In the next round, Medvedev will play against American Lerner Tien.
GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT. AUSTRALIAN OPEN. MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA). HARD. TOTAL PRIZE POOL – ABOUT 75 MILLION DOLLARS
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Daniil Medvedev (Russia) – Fabian Marozan (Hungary) – 6:7 (5:7), 4:6, 7:5, 6:0, 6:3
Source: Sportbox
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Ukrainian tennis player Nadezhda Kichenok He completed his doubles participation at the 2026 Australian Open.
With the Ukrainians in the second round Makoto Ninomiya (Japan) lost in a row in 1 hour and 23 minutes against the eighth-placed Ellen Perez (Australia) / Demi Schuurs (Netherlands).
Australian Open 2026. Couples. 1/16 final
Ellen Perez (Australia) / Demi Schurs (Holland) [8] – Nadezhda Kichenok (Ukraine) / Makoto Ninomiya (Japan) – 7:5, 6:1
In the first match, Nadezhda and Makoto lost their advantage with a score of 4:2.
Kichenok and Ninomiya managed to defeat Australian duo Emerson Jones / Astra Sharma at the Australian Open.
Nadezhda became the last representative of Ukraine in doubles at AO-2026. Kichenok competed for the 11th time on the courts of Melbourne – his best result was the 1/8 final stage in 2018.
Source: Sport UA
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Alcaraz defeated Moutet. Two Aus Open men’s doubles 1/8 finals have been determined
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Medvedev defeated Marozan in the third round of the Australian Open, coming back from 0:2 in sets
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