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Venus Williams makes Australian Open history

Venus Williams makes Australian Open history, falters late in loss

So another 14½ minutes serving to keep her Australian Open hopes alive felt like no time at all for Venus Williams. Ranked No. 576 and playing on a wild-card entry, the seven-time major winner led 4-0 in the third set Sunday before Olga Danilovic rallied to win six straight games -- getting the vital break in the extra-long,

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Venus Williams Makes History at Australian Open, Which Record Did Tennis Legend Break?

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Venus Williams makes brutally honest admission after historic Australian Open loss

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Australian Open 2026: Venus Williams makes history in loss, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka win easily

Venus Williams made history the instant she took the court at the Australian Open on Sunday.

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Venus Williams crashes out of Australian Open after loss in opening round

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Venus Williams sees record-breaking Australian Open return end in heartbreak

Australian Open, TV Schedule

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Australian Open 2026 TV Schedule, Day-by-Day Listings for Entire Bracket

The opening Grand Slam on the tennis calendar got underway on Sunday with a handful of matches.

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How to watch 2026 Australian Open tennis: TV, times, stream, schedule

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How to Watch 2026 Australian Open: Live Stream Men’s & Women’s First Round Singles, TV Channel, Schedule, Odds

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Sabalenka sees off Rakotomanga Rajaonah to reach Australian Open second round

Aryna Sabalenka came under early pressure as she launched her bid for a third Australian Open title but the Belarusian clicked into gear and overpowered French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6...

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Aryna Sabalenka Has an Awkward Moment After Ball Hits Opponent’s Face During Australian Open Match

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Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray

Effects of the heat in Australia

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Tennis player interrupts Australian Open match to assist ball kid after collapse

Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sönmez recorded the biggest win of her career Sunday at the Australian Open, and also found time to commit an act of kindness after a ball kid collapsed in the summer heat.

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Player helps ball girl after collapse at Australian Open

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The effects of the heat in Australia: A ball girl collapses

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Sonmez becomes fan favourite in Melbourne after coming to aid of ball girl

Zeynep Sonmez earned a place in fans' hearts as well as the second round at the Australian Open on Sunday when the Turkish qualifier rushed to the aid of a ball girl who had fainted in the punishing M...

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Ball girl collapses at Australia Open with tennis ace hailed after rushing to her aid and helping carry her off court

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Australian Open match halted as ball kid collapses on court and medics called

Australian Open day one recap: Raducanu joins Norrie & Fery in round two

Emma Raducanu's win follows victories for Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery on a successful day for British players at the Australian Open.

N.J.’s Michael Zheng wins five-set thriller in tennis’ Australian Open opening round

A rising star, NJ and NCAA singles champion Michael Zheng won his first-ever ATP main-draw match at the Australian Open.

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Tennis-Australian Open day one

Highlights of the first day at the Australian Open on Sunday (times GMT): 1202 ALCARAZ EASES PAST WALTON World number one Carlos Alcaraz made light work of Australian Adam Walton, sailing into the second round with a 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 win.

College tennis star Michael Zheng stuns Sebastian Korda at Australian Open

Columbia student Zheng held his nerve in the face of a comeback from his compatriot to win his first Grand Slam main-draw match.

Australian Open: Norrie into decider, Alcaraz in action, Raducanu up next - listen & follow

Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu all feature on day one of the Australian Open - follow live.