Australian Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz turns air blue as boos ring out

Australian Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz turns the air blue as boos ring out in interview

Express Sport brings you all the latest news and updates from the Australian Open, with one Brit remaining.

The Australian Open is taking serious shape now, with some players already into the fourth round in Melbourne. Hoping to join them is the last Brit standing, Cameron Norrie, though he faces a very difficult battle against world No. 3 Alexander Zverev on John Cain Arena this morning. His match comes after wins for Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka overnight.

There have also been wins for Daniil Medvedev, Victoria Mboko, Learner Tien, Tommy Paul and the controversial Yulia Putintseva today. Though the Russian-born Kazakhstani player was booed throughout her post-match interview after sending Turkish breakthrough star Zeynep Sonmez out of the competition. Here, Express Sport brings you all the latest news, scores and action from the first Grand Slam of the year...

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Star booed throughout entire interview06:26

Carlos Alcaraz swears in interview06:23

2 hours ago20:48 Shane Ireland

De Minaur out to prove doubters wrong

Alex de Minaur has only reached the quarter-finals of the Austalian Open once in the last four years.

He lost to Jannik Sinner at this stage in 2025 but ranked six in the world, he feels he is in a position to send a clear message to those who question his ability.

He said:

Obviously if I want to take the next step, I've got to believe that I can do it, right?

I'm now at a position where I know my game, I know what I want, I know that I don't want to be … another number in the draw and I know that there are a lot of people that don't think I can do it.

That's completely fine, but I'm going to keep on pushing myself with my team and trying to prove those people wrong.

That's just going to add some more fire to the belly. I have not yet achieved what I want to achieve in this sport.

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4 hours ago18:28 Shane Ireland

Australian Open heat rule: What is it and when can matches get suspended?

The heat rule will likely come into effect on day seven of the Australian Open, with temperatures expected to reach the high 30s.

Organisers have already taken precautionary measures by starting the main draw singles and doubles matches 30 to 60 minutes early, and have advised fans to stay safe in the extreme temperatures.

The Australian Open has its own Extreme Heat Protocol, which takes air temperature, radiant heat, humidity, and wind speed into account.

It also considers “the extent to which a person can control the rise in their body temperature and the physiological cost of doing so”.

These measures are expressed as the heat stress scale (HSS), something Tennis Australia implemented in 2019.

The scale ranges from one to five, and cooling measures, breaks, and a full suspension in play can come into effect depending on the number on the scale.

Heat stress scale readings are continually made throughout every day of the tournament.

4 hours ago17:51 Archie Griggs

Stefanos Tsitsipas slams rivals over 'attitude'

Stefanos Tsitsipas believes certain tennis players should park their egos and be more humble in the locker room.

He said: "Obviously, there are players that it's harder to get a 'hi' from when you pass them.

"I was having a conversation with my fitness coach today and, you know, one thing I don't understand about certain tennis players is how they develop a bit of an attitude and a bit of an ego once they make one or two good results.

"Their whole personality kind of changes. I wouldn't say arrogant. Perhaps some of them."

5 hours ago17:00 Archie Griggs

Carlos Alcaraz confirms brother's role

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed that his brother will play a bigger part behind the scenes following his split with Juan Carlos Ferrero.

"My brother is a very important person in my personal and professional life," said the Spaniard.

"He brings me many positive things that I need to perform better and well on the court and in tournaments.

"Now he's going to take on more prominence alongside Samu [Lopez].

"He knows how we operate and how the tour works, and he knows a ton about tennis.

"Sometimes, he has opinions and a way of seeing things that bring a lot to me and to Samu. Happy to see him in the box, even more involved, and he brings me a lot."

6 hours ago15:53 Archie Griggs

Latest outright odds

Here are the latest odds for the Australian Open, courtesy of BOYLE Sports...

Men's singles champion

Jannik Sinner - 4/5

Carlos Alcaraz - 6/4

Novak Djokovic - 12/1

Daniil Medvedev - 25/1

Alexander Zverev - 33/1

Women's singles champion

Aryna Sabalenka - 6/4

Elena Rybakina - 11/2

Iga Swiatek - 7/1

Amanda Anisimova - 7/2

Coco Gauff - 10/1

7 hours ago15:03 Amos Murphy

Alex de Minaur leaves message for Katie Boulter

Alex de Minaur wrote the name of fiance Katie Boulter on the television camera following his second-round win.

8 hours ago14:29 Amos Murphy

Cam Norrie staying positive despite Aus Open exit

Cameron Norrie has reflected on being dumped out of the Australian Open.

He said: "I thought the level was really good. First three sets, very good. I'm looking forward to the year, and I want to keep going out there and playing matches like this where I can push myself and challenge these guys."

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9 hours ago13:12 Amos Murphy

Look at how time flies!

Roger Federer and Marat Safin at the Australian Open 22 years apart.

10 hours ago12:00 Amos Murphy

Alex de Minaur marches on

Alex de Minaur only needed three sets to book his spot in the fourth round.

The home crowd hero defeated Frances Tiafoe in just two hours and 43 minutes.

11 hours ago11:27 Amos Murphy

Cam Norrie OUT as British hopes dashed

Cameron Norrie WAS beaten 5-7, 6-4, 3-6, 1-6 by Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.

It's a result that ends British representative at this year's Slam.

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12 hours ago10:18 Amos Murphy

Play stopped on Rod Laver for medical emergency

Play at the Australian Open was suspended for around eight minutes on Friday, after a medical emergency in the stands of the Rod Laver Arena

Alex De Minaur's match with Frances Tiafoe Jr at the Australian Open was suspended for around eight minutes due to a medical emergency in the crowd of the Rod Laver Arena.

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12 hours ago10:11 Amos Murphy

Zverev takes the first

Alexander Zverev takes the first set after an epic opener with a 7-5 win.

13 hours ago09:04 Yasmin Syed

Brit bangers for Norrie

You always need to know your audience, and the DJ on John Cain Arena certainly does.

British No. 2 Cameron Norrie is in action, and there are plenty of British flags around the stands from fans pushing their man on. And the DJ is trying to get them going in the changeovers.

We've already had We Will Rock You, now it's Mr Brightside. Can it spur Cam on?

13 hours ago08:55 Amos Murphy

'I stayed strong and I'm happy' - Daniil Medvedev reacts after five-set thriller

Daniil Medvedev praised his mentality after a five-set thriller against Hungary's Fabian Marozsan.

He said: "Last year, all my Grand Slam matches when I was 2-0 down, I made it to 2-2 and a break up, and then I lost.

"Here, I had a break [in the fifth] and he broke me back and I was like 'not again'.

"But I managed to stay strong and I'm happy about it."

14 hours ago08:28 Yasmin Syed

The Norrie fans are back

Cameron Norrie won over the hearts of fans on Court 7 two days ago as he battled through to beat Emilio Nava in a match that saw a one-hour rain delay.

There were absolute scenes on the small, outdoor court as fans chanted and cheered for the British No. 2, and then interrupted his on-court TV interview with TNT Sports.

And some of them seem to be back inside the much larger John Cain Arena, as chants of: "Here we go Norrie, here we go," are ringing out.

The No. 26 seed held to take a 1-0 lead over last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev.

14 hours ago08:06 Amos Murphy

WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz pull off one of the shots of the tournament

He keeps doing it time and time again, but it's still just as impressive as the first time!

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15 hours ago06:59 Jack McEachen

'Disrespectful' crowd slammed

Yulia Putintseva fumed over the Australian Open crowd that booed her during the entirety of her on-court interview.

She defeated Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez in three sets, with the crowd firmly on the side of the underdog.

“There’s always someone in favour and someone to cheer for," Putintseva said. "That’s what’s great about the sport. But today I think there were a lot of disrespectful moments, when they were screaming between my first and second serves.

"Screaming not even like really loud, like just to make me make a mistake. In the game I think it was 4-3, it was a big point, I opened the court very good, I take my forehand, and the guy just started like coughing just for my shot.

"I was like ‘Okay, now I’m not gonna lose.’ Like really. I was ready to take it all. I was ready to fight until I die there. What can I do? Some people have education of tennis and some of them not.”

16 hours ago06:35 Jack McEachen

Today's schedule

Rod Laver Arena - from 8am

Frances Tiafoe vs Alex de Minaur

Elena-Gabriela Ruse vs Mirra Andreeva

Margaret Court Arena - from 8am

Elina Svitolina vs Diana Shnaider

Alexander Bublik vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry

John Cain Arena - from 6am

Iva Jovic vs Jasmine Paolini

Alexander Zverev vs Cameron Norrie

16 hours ago06:33 Jack McEachen

Today's matches

Highlighted matches

Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 6-4 6-1 Corentin Moutet

Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(4) 7-6(7) Anastasia Potapova

Daniil Medvedev 6-7(5) 4-6 7-5 6-0 6-3 Fabian Marozsan

Yulia Putintseva 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3 Zeynep Sonmez

Tommy Paul 6-1 6-1 ret Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Victoiria Mboko 7-6(5) 5-7 6-3 Clara Tauson

Learner Tien 7-6(9) 6-4 6-2 Nuno Borges

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16 hours ago06:26 Jack McEachen

Star booed throughout entire interview

Yulia Puntintseva was booed throughout her entire post-match interview as she tried to address the Australian Open crowd.

There were many Turkish fans in attendance cheering on her opponent, qualifier Zeynep Sonmez, but her vocal supporters watched her go out 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3.

Puntintseva riled them up when she cupped her ear in celebration and was promptly booed through the entirety of her interview on court.

She said: “Honestly, there was a really crazy atmosphere here and the guys, look at them. They are very passionate about what they are doing, and it’s very, very great to see, especially against me, because I love this kind of battle."

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16 hours ago06:23 Jack McEachen

Carlos Alcaraz swears in interview

Carlos Alcaraz had a rare slip-up on court as he spoke to the crowd following his comfortable third-round victory over Corentin Moutet.

The world No. 1 dominated his French opponent, winning 6-2 6-4 6-1 and was then asked about the 1 Point Slam, an exhibition event he took part in before the tournament got underway.

Alcaraz was beaten then by WTA star Maria Sakkari, a point that was replayed on the big screens inside the venue.

But Alcaraz quickly turned the air blue as he said: "Oh s***.

“I remember it of course. It was a great point though. It was a long one. I didn’t expect to play that long. Yeah, it’s unbelievable.”

16 hours ago06:18 Jack McEachen

Good morning

Hello and welcome to Express Sport's live coverage of the Australian Open, where we will shortly be turning our attention to Cameron's Norrie's clash with Alexander Zverev.

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