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Australian Open: Shock Exit for Champion as Day 9 Delivers Thrills

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January 26, 2026 5:41 am

Australian Open: Shock Exit for Champion as Day 9 Delivers Thrills

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Jan 26, 2026, 12:20 AM ET

MELBOURNE, Australia — Day 9 of the Australian Open at Melbourne⁤ Park saw notable action in the Round of 16, drawing a large crowd on the public holiday Monday.

In an all-American matchup, Jessica ‍Pegula ⁤defeated ⁤ Madison keys, advancing to⁣ the quarterfinals where she will face Amanda Anisimova. Lorenzo ⁣Musetti of ⁤Italy continued his strong form, overcoming Taylor Fritz in their respective match.

Later today, two-time defending champion Jann

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Full Name: Carlos Mendes Role: Editor, Sports Category: Sports Location: Lisbon, Portugal Education: BA in Sports Journalism, University of Lisbon Experience: 13+ years in sports reporting and editorial management Expertise: Football (soccer), Olympic sports, athlete interviews, sports analytics Awards: European Sports Media Award 2021 Professional Affiliations: Member, International Sports Press Association Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Spanish (conversational) Bio: Carlos Mendes is a passionate sports journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering football, Olympic sports, and major international competitions. He holds a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Lisbon. Carlos is known for his insightful match analysis, exclusive athlete interviews, and dedication to fair play in sports reporting. As Editor of the Sports section at World Today Journal, he brings readers closer to the action with expert coverage and behind-the-scenes stories.