BAD TOURNAMENT

23 January 2026 Friday



“I’VE NEVER SEEN A TOURNAMENT THIS BAD.” — Rafa Nadal speaks out after Alex Eala’s elimination from the Australian Open. Following Alex Eala’s first-round defeat at the 2026 Australian Open, the points system says one thing — but Rafael Nadal sees something completely different. In a strong show of support for her perceived discrimination in competition, accommodation, and court arrangements, he issued a 10-word warning that prompted the WTA to issue a clarification regarding the Australian Open.

From Tennis Despatch



🔴LIVE TENNIS: “If they want Alycia Parks to win at all costs, give them the US OPEN trophy and stop making us play these meaningless matches.” Rafael Nadal’s academy president was furious on live television, DEMANDING the President of the Australian Tennis Federation, Craig Tiley, cancel the result of Alexandra Eala and Alycia Parks’ match to ensure fairness and replay it next week – Shortly after, Craig Tiley issued an official statement that caused a stir throughout the tennis world.

From Tennis Tribe



🚨OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Referee Aurélie Tourte, who officiated the match between Alexandra Eala and Alycia Parks, has received the harshest penalty in tennis history following a series of professional misconducts and controversies related to blatantly stealing a scoring opportunity from Alex Eala. This is the most severe disciplinary action ever handed down in tennis history…

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