Exciting Opening Matches at the Australian Open 2023

The Australian Open commenced with thrilling matches on the main showcourts in Melbourne Park. Notable players like Jasmine Paolini, Maria Sakkari, and Flavio Cobolli began their campaigns, while many top seeds, including Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, were also in action, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Melbourne | Updated: 18-01-2026 06:33 IST | Created: 18-01-2026 06:33 IST
Exciting Opening Matches at the Australian Open 2023
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The Australian Open kicked off with a dazzling array of matches on day one, featuring prominent athletes in the tennis world. Under sunny skies, the famed courts at Melbourne Park witnessed Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini taking on Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

Elsewhere, Greek player Maria Sakkari faced off against Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean on Margaret Court Arena, while the men's 20th seed Flavio Cobolli competed against Briton's Arthur Fery at John Cain Arena.

Further highlights included matches involving the world number ones, Sabalenka and Alcaraz, as they started their Australian Open campaigns, with many eyes also watching Djokovic, Venus Williams, and the riveting 'Sincaraz' rivalry that is anticipated to highlight the men's draw.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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