Melbourne, Jan 18, 2026 (AFP) - Sabalenka, Zverev win Melbourne openers as Alcaraz enters fray

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Aryna Sabalenka launched her bid for a third Australian Open title in four years with a patchy performance Sunday as Alexander Zverev also overcame a shaky start to reach round two in front of record crowds. Later on day one in Melbourne, Carlos Alcaraz begins his charge and the 45-year-old Venus Williams will become the oldest woman ever at the Grand Slam. World number one Sabalenka, stunned by Madison Keys in the 2025 final, ultimately had too......

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