AUSTRALIAN OPEN

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Naomi Osaka made to work hard for first-round victory at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka launched her 2026 Australian Open campaign with a gritty three-set victory over debutant Antonia Ruzic in a match that swung repeatedly in momentum and intensity.

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Jannik Sinner cruises into Australian Open second round after Hugo Gaston retirement

Defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner made a commanding start to his Melbourne campaign on Tuesday, advancing to the second round after France's Hugo Gaston retired with the Italian leading 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour at Rod Laver Arena.

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Ben Shelton survives Ugo Humbert scare to launch Australian Open bid with straight-sets win

Ben Shelton's Australian Open campaign began with a stern examination, but the American eighth seed once again showed why Melbourne has become a happy hunting ground for him.

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Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys battles through first-round nerves

Madison Keys began the defence of her Australian Open title with a hard-fought victory on Tuesday, overcoming early nerves to defeat Ukrainian debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova in Melbourne.

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Australian Open: Iga Swiatek survives first-round battle against qualifier Yuan Yue

Iga Swiatek pulled off an unconvincing straight-sets victory over Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue at Rod Laver Arena on Monday as she targets her first Australian Open title.

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Injury blow ends Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open hopes

Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open campaign came to an abrupt and frustrating end when the Canadian was forced to withdraw from his opening match, cutting short what had been billed as a promising run.

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