Melbourne

Melbourne is a city in Australia that recently hosted the 2026 Australian Open tennis championships. The event is a major international sporting competition, drawing significant attention and participation from athletes worldwide. This year's tournament saw Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeat Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final, making him the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam. In the women's singles final, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka, securing her second Grand Slam title. Sabalenka, despite reaching her fourth straight Australian Open final, faced disappointment in her rematch against Rybakina. The tournament also saw Novak Djokovic defeat Jannik Sinner to reach the final, becoming the oldest man to do so in the professional era. Beyond the tennis, a tiny town in Victoria, Licola, is up for sale, highlighting other aspects of life in the region.