Australian Open Underway in Melbourne as 1st-Round Action Wraps Up Today
The first tennis slam of 2023 is off and running down under. The Australian Open is officially open for business in Melbourne, and most, if not all, of the world’s best players are beginning the two-week campaign for the first major of the year. The time zone schedule challenges mean most of the action will occur overnight for viewers in the United States. We’ll have coverage of the top seeds throughout the next two weeks, but no major upsets thus far.
Top Men’s Highlights
#1 R. Nadal def. J. Draper (7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1)
#3 S. Tsitsipas def. Q. Halys (6-3, 6-4, 7-6)
#5 A. Rublev def. D. Thiem (6-3, 6-4, 6-2)
In Action Overnight: #2 C. Ruud, #4 N. Djokovic
Top Women’s Highlights
#1 I. Swiatek def. J. Niemeier (6-4, 7-5)
#3 J. Pegula def. J. Cristian (6-0, 6-1)
#4 C. Garcia def. K. Sebov (6-3, 6-0)
#5 A. Sabalenka def. T. Martinvoca (6-1, 6-4)
In Action Overnight: #2 O. Jabeur
Additional Storylines
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