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- We'll be taking you through the day's proceedings with all the big news, results, schedules, and more from the Austalian Open.
Day 1 live blog: All the latest news and action from Melbourne
ESPNJan 17, 2026, 04:46 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Australian Open is back for 2026, with 128 men and 128 women vying for the title in the year's first Grand Slam. It's first-round action in Melbourne, and the stars will be out and about!Both No. 1 seeds are in action on Rod Laver Arena today -- that's Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka -- while Emma Raducanu and Venus Williams are among the names in action elsewhere. Settle in, get comfy.
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