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Australian Open 2026 Opening Day Packed with Thrills!

18 Jan, 2026

Tennis fans' long-awaited Australian Open 2026 kicks off with massive excitement at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 18.

The tournament runs until February 1, featuring the women's final on January 31 and the men's final the next day.

The day's spotlight match pits third seed Alexander Zverev, last year's runner-up, against Canada's Gabriel Diallo in the daytime session on Rod Laver Arena. Zverev aims to end his title drought, while Diallo chases the biggest opportunity of his career.

The opening day program peaks with stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka in the night session. With Jannik Sinner eyeing a three-peat and Novak Djokovic hunting records, this event is set to etch new chapters in tennis history. Fans brace for epic battles under Melbourne's sunny skies!

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