US EditionAustralian Open day one
- On Sunday, world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins, with Alcaraz set to face Yannick Hanfmann, Germany next.
- With hot sun and sell-out ground passes at Melbourne Park, long entry queues delayed fans and a ballkid fainted, prompting intervention from the tournament medical team on Sunday.
- Gibson's 43-winner performance at Kia Arena helped her reach the second round, defeating world No.62 Anna Blinkova 6-1, 6-3, in just 76 minutes.
- At John Cain Arena, Venus Williams, 45-year-old, seven-time major winner, led 4-0 in the third set Sunday before Olga Danilovic rallied to win 6-7, and Williams received standing ovations.
- Early upsets left the draw unsettled as British qualifier Arthur Fery defeated 20th seed Flavio Cobolli, while wildcards like Talia Gibson advanced to the second round, reshaping matchups.
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Olga Danilovic beat Williams by 6-7 (5), 6-3 and 6-4.
There is Alcaraz’s fist, once again high after drawing Walton on his debut at the Australian Open. Life remains the same for him. Ferrero is no longer on his bench, Samu López now inhabits him and his loo has given another twist. For more difficulty, there emerges the first round of a Grand Slam, something that is never easy. He was over the top of a title-hungry Alcaraz in Australia, as he is the only one lacking in his showcase. “It’s my goal …
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Oldest Player Ever Takes Court at Aussie Open
Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open, a testament to her endurance and longevity at the highest level of tennis. Up two service breaks at 4-0 in the third set Sunday, she was oh-so-close to underlining it with a victory, too. Olga...
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