Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day 1

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Australian Open 2026, Day 1 Highlights: Sabalenka, Alcaraz Seal Easy Wins; Pavlyuchenkova Stunned By Bai
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka began her campaign with a patchy but ultimately dominant 6-4, 6-1 win over French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah.

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Top-ranked Sabalenka, Alcaraz advance on opening day of records at Australian Open
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China's Bai produces heroics, Alcaraz and Sabalenka cruise on Australian Open's first day
Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz Advance On An Opening Day Of Records At The Australian Open
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 that started with tennis royalty Rod L...

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Australian Open day one recap: Raducanu joins Norrie & Fery in round two
Australian Open 2026, Day 1: Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz Advance Amid Record Attendance
Australian Open 2026, January 18: Schedule, live streaming details, key players to watch
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will launch his pursuit of a first title here, while two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka will defend her top seeding.

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Australian Open: Raducanu leads by set and break, Alcaraz two sets up - listen & follow
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Carlos Alcaraz is now 20-0 in first-round matches at Grand Slams after opening win at Australian Open

Australian Open: No Venus Williams fairy tale as Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win openers

Hong Kong Open champion Alexander Bublik also advances, as does Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan, though compatriot Zhang Zhizhen is out Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins,
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WRAP: Sabalenka, Zverev win Melbourne openers as Alcaraz enters fray

Aryna Sabalenka launched her bid for a third Australian Open title in four years with a patchy performance Sunday as Alexander Zverev also overcame a shaky start to reach round two in front of record crowds.
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