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Sport|TennisAlcaraz, Sabalenka make stuttering starts to Australian Open 2026Top seeds are pushed despite straight-sets wins as the tennis Grand Slam gets under way on a hot day in Melbourne.

## Australian Open 2026: First Round Highlights

DBy Daniel BrooksJan 18, 20261 min read

Australian Open 2026: First Round Highlights

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have advanced to the second round of the Australian Open 2026, overcoming initial challenges as the tournament commenced in Melbourne.

Men's Singles: Carlos Alcaraz Advances

Carlos Alcaraz, ranked world number one, defeated home qualifier Adam Walton in straight sets on Sunday. Despite the victory, Alcaraz was challenged in the second set. The Spaniard achieved a 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 win, taking two hours and five minutes. He is aiming for his first Australian Open title and a career Grand Slam. Alcaraz will next face Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann.

Women's Singles: Aryna Sabalenka Progresses

Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-4, 6-1 victory over French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah. Sabalenka, aiming for her third Melbourne title, will compete against either Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia or Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan in the next round.

Carlos Alcaraz, ranked world number one, defeated home qualifier Adam Walton in straight sets on Sunday.
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Alexander Zverev overcame a slow start to defeat Gabriel Diallo 6-7 (7), 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, entering the second round for the 10th consecutive year. Jasmine Paolini, Elina Svitolina, and Maria Sakkari also advanced in straight sets. Marketa Vondrousova withdrew due to a shoulder injury, allowing Taylor Townsend to enter the main draw.

Elsewhere, Frances Tiafoe defeated Jason Kubler 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2. Michael Zheng triumphed over Sebastian Korda in a five-set match, setting up a match against Corentin Moutet, who defeated Tristan Schoolkate.

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Flavio Cobolli became the first seeded male player to exit the tournament, losing to Arthur Fery 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1. Venus Williams, granted a wildcard, was defeated by Olga Danilovic 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, after leading 4-0 in the final set. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, returned to the tournament after a five-year hiatus.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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