Osaka’s mental toughness, elite playing style, and outspoken commitment to social justice and mental health have made her a cultural icon far beyond the tennis court. Her jellyfish-inspired look at the 2026 Australian Open further cements her status as one of the world’s most stylish athletes—and her tennis game is looking pretty strong, too.

Half the fun of a Grand Slam these days isn’t just who hits the winning shot—it’s who wins the walk-on. And at this year’s Australian Open, the competition started long before the first serve.

The Australian Open is now underway, with plenty of upsets having already taken place in Melbourne. On the ATP Tour, 20th seed Flavio Cobolli lost in the first round to Arthur Fery, who emerged through qualifying.

Will Madison Keys defend her Australian Open title? That's one of the many storylines heading into the first Grand Slam of the calendar year.