Star attractions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are into the second round of the Australian Open, as disgruntled fans fumed over long queues...

Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start before reaching the second round on Sunday's first day of the Australian Open, as top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka get set to enter the fray. Also in action later at a hot and sunny Melbourne is 45-year-old Venus Williams, who will become the…

MELBOURNE, Jan 18 : Alexander Zverev launched his bid for a maiden Australian Open title with a shaky first-round win over Canadian Gabriel Diallo as disgruntled fans fumed over long queues and a surprise ticket sales halt on day one.Third seed Zverev, the runner-up to Jannik Sinner last year, dropped the fi

MELBOURNE, Jan 18 : Star attractions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka progressed into the second round of the Australian Open on Sunday as disgruntled fans fumed over long queues and a surprise ticket sales halt on a blockbuster opening day of the tournament.The record 100,763 fans who did pack into the Me

Australian Open 2026: day 1 on January 18, 2026: Alexander Zverev wins a tense first round amid fan frustrations over ticket issues and long queues.

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 Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd. Rod Laver Arena was heaving for their first-round matches, capping a…

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated AdamWalton in a three-game set to move to the second round of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 event on Sunday. Sports News | Australian Open: Alcaraz, Bublik and Zverev Move to Second Round.