Osaka Calls Out Rival’s Handshake

January 22, 2026 | Edition #343

The Australian Open wrapped up another day of power-packed performances, along with a dose of on-court drama. However, it was the handshake controversy that took center stage during the Osaka vs Cirstea matchup.

As the tournament heads into Day 6, make your picks for round 3.

Federer Mocks Agassi After He Hilariously Disses His Shot
Osaka Publicly Addresses Cirstea’s Cold Handshake & Confrontation
The Japanese opens up about the awkward handshake after winning against Cirstea.



As you read above, Cirstea confronted Osaka and gave her a cold handshake after the Romanian lost the second round match. So tell us,

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You did well with your picks yesterday, with several turning out exactly as expected. Day 6 now brings a new set of match-ups, offering another chance to see how your predictions hold up. With both ATP and WTA matches on the schedule, the outcomes will continue to shape the standings as the tournament progresses.


It’s quick, simple, and bragging-rights approved. All you have to do is pick your winners for every featured matchup below for either the ATP or WTA, or both!

Scoring system:

1 point → For every pick you get right
+2 points → If you pick an underdog winner correctly
-1 points → If you get any pick wrong. (Note: You don’t have to vote on every match-up, so make your choice wisely)


At the end of the Australian Open, the top three performers from both the ATP and WTA selections—based on combined scores across all rounds—will finish highest overall.

Participation is open to everyone, and taking part in both tours simply gives you more chances to test your predictions as the tournament unfolds.

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