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Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open drama after WHOOP band removal

Naomi Osaka withdraws; Jannik Sinner's opponent Eliot Spizzirri steals the show with classy move

January 26, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz forced to remove WHOOP band at Australian Open in major drama. Jelena Ostapenko hits opponent on the face, Iga Swiatek has request denied by tournament.

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TOP SEED

After Aryna Sabalenka, why did Carlos Alcaraz have to remove his Whoop band? Explaining the Australian Open wearable rule

Carlos Alcaraz was on Sunday asked to remove his Whoop fitness band during his Australian Open match against Tommy Paul. The incident came a few days after Aryna Sabalenka was given a similar instruction at the season’s first Grand Slam.

HAWKEYE

Iga Swiatek's schedule request denied, Jim Courier reveals why the Australian Open ignored Pole's preferred slot

Iga Swiatek's schedule request denied, Jim Courier reveals why the Australian Open ignored Pole's preferred slot

After Carlos Alcaraz's forced removal, WHOOP founder hits back at Australian Open in strongly-worded message

After Carlos Alcaraz's forced removal, WHOOP founder hits back at Australian Open in strongly-worded message

Novak Djokovic cautioned by Daniil Medvedev after Australian Open 4R opponent's no-show withdrawal

Novak Djokovic cautioned by Daniil Medvedev after Australian Open 4R opponent's no-show withdrawal

BEYOND THE BASELINE

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian sends emotional plea after ICE officers brutally kill Alex Pretti in Minneapolis shooting

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian sends emotional plea after ICE officers brutally kill Alex Pretti in Minneapolis shooting

After taking down 2 Russian opponents in a row at Australian Open, Ukraine's Elina Svitolina sends special message to her suffering compatriots at war

After taking down 2 Russian opponents in a row at Australian Open, Ukraine's Elina Svitolina sends special message to her suffering compatriots at war

Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle 'completely broken' in emotional message after Alex Pretti's brutal killing by ICE agents in Minneapolis

Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle 'completely broken' in emotional message after Alex Pretti's brutal killing by ICE agents in Minneapolis

SPILL THE TEA

WATCH: Jelena Ostapenko hits opponent straight on the face in tense Australian Open moment

WATCH: Jelena Ostapenko hits opponent straight on the face in tense Australian Open moment

"John McEnroe is an idiot" - Fans call out American for 'rare' take on Jannik Sinner's Australian Open heat policy controversy

"John McEnroe is an idiot" - Fans call out American for 'rare' take on Jannik Sinner's Australian Open heat policy controversy

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What a battle what a win she just doesn’t stop 💪🔥 #CocoGauff #fblifestyle

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