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Australian Open 2026: Defending champion Madison Keys battles past plucky Oliynykova

Defending champion Madison Keys began her Australian Open title defense with a challenging match against Ukrainian debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova, ultimately winning 7-6(6), 6-1. After a shaky start where she lost the first four games, Keys rallied to secure her place in the second round at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open 2026: Defending champion Madison Keys battles past plucky Oliynykova

Credit: Thehindu

Key Highlights

  • Madison Keys won her first match of the 2026 Australian Open against Oleksandra Oliynykova.
  • Keys faced a tough first set, going to a tiebreak after losing the initial four games.
  • The final score was 7-6(6), 6-1 in favor of Keys.
  • This marks the start of Keys' defense of her title won in 2025.
  • Keys had a difficult lead-up to the tournament, with early exits in Brisbane and Adelaide.
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Sources

  1. Australian Open 2026: Defending champion Madison Keys battles past plucky Oliynykova
  2. 'Very nervous' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defence

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