Wawrinka Cries; Wheelchair Called for Player

Day 2 at the Australian Open brought a mix of standout performances and difficult moments. Marina Stakusic’s first-round match ended abruptly when the world No. 127 was forced off court in a wheelchair due to severe cramping. Later, Stan Wawrinka was visibly emotional after his opening-round match.

As the tournament moves into Day 3, the focus now shifts to what lies ahead on the courts at Melbourne Park.

As you read above, due to mismanagement at Australian Open, several spectators left stranded outside the stadium. Similar thing happened on Day-1, when many fans complained about long queues. So tell us,

Last Poll’s Results: 74.86% of you think that Australian Open morning matches should happen under retractable roof.

Hey folks,

You brought your A-game yesterday, with several spot-on picks. Let’s see how you do when Day 3 rolls around. We have featured match-ups from third day, and you can 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 quick and make your picks (and take part in both to increase your odds of winning further!)

PS: Stay tuned for our daily leaderboard update to see if you rank.