Aryna Sabalenka y Carlos Alcaraz cumplieron con las expectativas en la noche inaugural del Abierto de Australia: los dos máximos cabezas de serie

The world No.1 has arrived in Melbourne for the Australian Open, turning heads as she prepares for another strong Grand Slam campaign.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her bid for a fourth consecutive Australian Open final positively on Sunday, overcoming Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah

During her on-court interview, Jelena Djokic informed the top seed that she could become the first player to reach four consecutive finals here since Martina Hingis. Djokic also explained that not even Novak Djokovic had been able to make it four in a row - his longest streak has been three straight finals.

With Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys divvying up the four Grand Slam titles last season, women’s tennis offers quite a bit more intrigue these days than the “ Sincaraz ” dominance in the men’s game.

Sabalenka needed some time but ultimately broke through Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah for an Australian Open first-round win.

Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was a little bit nervous with Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd for her first-round win at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Aryna Sabalenka Vs Rakotomanga Rajaonah, Australian Open 2026: Know all about the 1st round match, including preview, timings, live streaming details, and more

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on opening night of the Australian Open, the No. 1 seeds advancing in straight sets in a Sunday session

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is "recharged" after a nine-week break as he bids to complete the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open.