By the time his final forehand landed inside the court, the American bent over, offered the audience a semi-muted version of his family’s trademark scissor kick and let out an elongated roar of pure relief.

The 21-year-old Australian Open debutant made a statement start to his 2022 season.

Novak is no longer on the opening-day schedule. That doesn't mean the matches are lacking.

Elsewhere, American rising stars Sebastian Korda and Brandon Nakashima both take on Top 16 seeds.

The world No. 41 shared the experience with dad Petr and sister Nelly, the current world No. 1 on the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.

Riske tasted victory in Linz, while Paul celebrated his first tour-level title in Stockholm.

The18-year-old saw off the American, 4-3 (5), 4-2, 4-2, after 82 minutes of work Saturday.

The American has all the tools to trouble the Spaniard, but based on his level all week, it doesn't seem anyone is stopping Alcaraz.

Brandon Nakashima, Hugo Gaston and more were asked to craft illustrations for other players to guess in Italy.

Korda and Nakashima are being dubbed the future of American tennis, and they'll face off for the first time on Friday in Milan.