January 23, 2026
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
MELBOURNE - 13 JAN - Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title and an 11th Australian Open crown on day two of the tournament, facing American Nishesh Basavareddy in a prime-time match on Rod Laver Arena. Meanwhile,defending champion Jannik Sinner aims to put a doping controversy behind him as he opens his title defense against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry. Carlos Alcaraz, seeking to complete his career Grand Slam at just 21 years old, starts his campaign against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko on Margaret Court Arena. In the women’s draw, world No. 3 Coco Gauff faces 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, while second seed Iga Swiatek takes on Czech Katerina Siniakova in a match on John Cain Arena.
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka wraps up the night session on Centre Court against Caroline Garcia, in a rematch of their 2023 first-round encounter.Osaka, who has struggled with injury, is looking to return to form after a recent final appearance in Auckland. Australian fans will also get to see local star Nick Kyrgios, who returns to tennis after 18 months due to knee surgery and wrist reconstruction, as he faces Britain’s Jacob Fearnley on John CainArena. Kyrgios promises an exciting match, stating that his return is a refreshing change from the monotony in the sport.
