Sports from Monday, January 19th, 2026

Coco Gauff has started her quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a 6-2 6-3 win over Kamilla Rakhimova at Rod Laver Arena to reach the second round on Monday.

Senegal has stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations amid farcical scenes in Sunday’s final.

Spain’s Nacho Elvira has secured the Dubai Invitational title on Sunday, earning his first European Tour win of 2026.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has witnessed key stages of the Elite Race held as part of the 10th Al Salam Cycling Championship on Sunday.