Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Duckworth faces champ Sinner; Djokovic, Osaka in title chase; ‘Special Ks’ in all-Aussie showdown

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9.13am

Olympians, politicians, influencers: Who was in the crowd?

We spotted many famous faces at the tennis on day four.

Alex De Minaur’s night match was the main drawcard – spotted in the crowd were AFL legends Eddie Betts and Adam Goodes, former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg and ex-tennis player, and former Victorian deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth, who was joined by wife Brittany and tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt’s wife Bec.

During the fourth set, five-time Olympian and beach volleyball gold medallist Natalie Cook even ran up from her front-row seat to take a selfie with the Groths while Bec Hewitt left Rod Laver Arena for a quick break.

Catch up with all the behind-the-scenes action in our Open Season column here.

8.52am

The weather forecast

It’s a bit cooler at Melbourne Park this morning. Bring a jumper if you’re heading down to the tennis. An umbrella might be a good idea too, just in case.

8.50am

Today’s key matches

Take a look at today’s key matches.

8.50am

Welcome

G’day, tennis fans. Welcome to our live coverage of day five of the Australian Open. My name is Danny Russell.

It’s a feast of stars today, with Novak Djokovic, Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka all doing battle. Aussie wildcard James Duckworth faces world No. 2 and reigning champion Jannik Sinner.

And let’s not forget the doubles action, where title-chasers Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis face fellow Aussies Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans.

Settle in as we bring you all the action from the tennis courts and behind-the-scenes news from Melbourne Park.

Let’s get into it.