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Tsitsipas' Match Halted; Inglis Cries

January 20, 2026 | Edition #341
The first round of the Australian Open came to an end with several action-packed matches. While there were many notable performances, the most widely discussed issue was the heat. Stefanos Tsitsipas’ match was temporarily halted after a ball boy required medical attention due to the conditions.
And while you’re catching up on all the Day 3 highlights, why not take on a challenge of your own? Make your picks for Day 4, choose your winner, and see who’s ruling the leaderboard so far.

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Tsitsipas’ Match Stopped After Ball Boy Falls Sick |
The first round match got paused midway after ball kid falls sick |


As you read above, another match got delayed as weather took toll on ball boy. In fact, in last two days multiple players fell ill due to heat. So tell us,
Do You Think the Australian Open is Neglecting Players' and Ball Kids' Welfare? |
Last Poll’s Results: 65.33% of you think commentators should be fined for disrespectful comments.


Hey folks,
You brought your A-game yesterday, with several spot-on picks. Let’s see how you do when Day 4 rolls around.
We have featured match-ups from fourth day, and you accumulate points by choosing your winners. We have ATP and WTA match-ups, and as the rounds go on, you can rise up the leaderboards to eventually win some exclusive rewards soon after the first Grand Slam of 2026 ends.

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)

The top 3 winners—for each the ATP and WTA Tours—at the end of the Australian Open (with all the round scores combined) will go on to win some exciting and exclusive gifts.
Remember: It's free and absolutely fun. So, go quickly and make your picks (and participate in both to increase your odds of winning further!)
Fun Facts:
Average ATP underdogs wins per day: 3.6/10 matches
Average WTA underdogs wins per day: 2.3/10 matches
Kudos to everyone who took part in yesterday’s challenge. Here are the top performers so far.


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