Overview
- Defending champion Madison Keys overcame a 0-4 start to beat debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6 (6), 6-1 in the first round on Rod Laver Arena.
- Novak Djokovic defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to record his 100th Australian Open match victory as he chases a record 25th major.
- Stan Wawrinka and Marin Cilic advanced alongside Daniil Medvedev, while seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime retired with severe cramp.
- Day 3 features Jannik Sinner’s opener against Hugo Gaston and Naomi Osaka’s return against Antonia Ruzic in the night session on Rod Laver Arena.
- This year’s event carries a record £55.4m prize fund, with UK coverage on TNT Sports/Discovery+ and US coverage on ESPN, including streaming access.