Melbourne, Jan 18, 2026 (AFP) - Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray

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2026-01-18

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 oldest woman ever at the Grand Slam. Well beaten in last year's final by Jannik Sinner, the third seed Zverev threatened to implode in losing the first se......

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