Week 4, 2026

AO Week 2!

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Gill Gross & Ben Ornstein
January 27, 2026

Australian Open Week 2

  • Behind-The-Scenes Look At Ben Shelton’s AO Prep

    Why It’s Interesting: Shelton has an exciting trajectory within the sport, a big personality and a superstar girlfriend. New episodes will be released immediately following each of the grand slam tournaments as well as Indian Wells and the Miami Open.

  • New Yorker Takes On Anisimova’s Captivating Arc

    More: Standout tennis writer Louisa Thomas on how Amanda Anisimova learned to compete without letting failure define her.

Amanda Anisimova’s Resilient Return

After stepping away from the game in 2023, the tennis star had a dream run at Wimbledon last year end with a humiliating defeat in the final. But it’s the clarity of her confidence that continues to define her.

www.newyorker.com/sports/sporting-scene/amanda-anisimovas-resilient-return

  • Heat Stroke Of Luck

    Why It’s Interesting: Tennis Australia’s Chief Medical Officer provides background and information on the rule that likely saved Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open run.

    Gill’s Take: My biggest criticism of the Heat Stress Scale is that there is no published formula. There are plenty of insights here, but despite Ben’s best efforts in question-asking, we are still left without a mathematical explanation of how the number is determined.

Australian Open heat rules did not favor Jannik Sinner, but tennis luck did

The world No. 2's four-set win over Elliot Spizzirri was shaped by the tournament's heat rule, developed for player and spectator welfare.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/6995414/2026/01/24/tennis-jannik-sinner-australian-open-heat-spizzirri/?redirected=1

  • Nike Files Trademark For Carlos Alcaraz Logo

Nike Files Trademark for New 'CA' Logo, Likely Tied to Tennis Star Carlos Alcaraz

Nike’s new trademark filing for a 'CA' logo suggests Carlos Alcaraz’s personal brand debut may be imminent, with broad coverage across apparel and accessories.

www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/nike-files-trademark-for-new-ca-logo-likely-tied-to-tennis-star-carlos-alcaraz

  • James Blake On Changeover Podcast

    More Changeover Podcast Content: The Changeover Podcast tested & customized Wilson's unreleased racket.

  • AO Ventures Invests In Padel Haus

    More: The investment arm of the Australian Open and Tennis Australia has made a significant investment in padel club startup Padel Haus.

AO Ventures invests in leading US padel company, Padel Haus

AO Ventures is making a significant investment in Padel Haus, the leading premium padel platform in the United States.

ausopen.com/articles/news/ao-ventures-invests-leading-us-padel-company-padel-haus

  • Leaving You With One Of The More Ridiculous Shots We’ve Ever Seen From Valentin Vacherot

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through a terrific Men's Quarterfinal lineup at Australian Open 2026. A well-rested Novak Djokovic will face Lorenzo Musetti coming off decisive win over Taylor Fritz. Jannik Sinner looks to stay unbeaten against Ben Shelton. Alexander Zverev and Learner Tien both looked imperious in 4th round wins over Francisco Cerundolo and Daniil Medvedev- now they face off. And finally, Carlos Alcaraz's quest for the career Grand Slam continues against Australia's own Alex de Minaur.

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