Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By JOHN PYEJanuary 18, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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On the opening day of the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne, top-ranked players Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both advanced to the next round. The tournament began on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Other players competing included Venus Williams, Alexander Zverev, and Zeynep Sonmez. During Sonmez's match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, a ball kid fainted on the court and received assistance. The article highlights key moments and players from the first day of the major tennis championship.

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Olga Danilovic 40% France 40% United States 40% Adam Walton 40% Spain 50% Belarus 50% Venus Williams 60% Melbourne ×470% Australia ×470% Carlos Alcaraz ×280% Aryna Sabalenka ×290% Australian Open ×7100%

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australian open 100% tennis championship 80% first round match 70% aryna sabalenka 60% carlos alcaraz 60% melbourne, australia 50% venus williams 50% records 40% alexander zverev 40%

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Melbourne

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