Top Seeds Advance as Australian Open Begins with Record Crowds and Notable Matches

The 2026 Australian Open's opening days featured top seeds advancing and notable performances across Melbourne Park. Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz won their first-round matches in front of record crowds, with Sabalenka acknowledging a challenging start. Venus Williams set a record as the oldest women's singles player at the event. Day 2 highlights include Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Daniil Medvedev beginning their campaigns, promising competitive matches and potential early upsets.