MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA) (ITALPRESS) – The experience of Matteo Arnaldi at the Australian Open, the first Slam of the 2026 season ends in the first round. The Ligurian, number 65 of the world, was clearly beaten to the debut for 6-4 6-2 6-3 by Andrey Rublev, number 15 Atp and 13th series head.
More tiring success than expected at the debut for Daniil Medvedev, which takes three hours to bend the resistance of the excellent Jesper de Jong: 7-5 6-2 7-6(2) the fart in favor of the Russian, who in the second round will meet the French Quentin Halys (eliminate Tabilo). The cramps stop Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Canadian, number 7 of the board, conditioned by a femoral biceps problem, abandons Melbourne during the challenge with Nuno Borges, with the Portuguese forward 3-6 6-4 6-4. Tommy Paul (6-4 6-3 6-3 on Kovacevic), Alex de Minaur (6-2 6-2 6-2 6-3 against McDonald) and Alejandro Davidovic Fokina (6-2 6-3 in Misolic). Learner Tien ties to the fifth set in the derby with Marcos Giron: 7-6(2) 4-6 3-6 7-6(3) 6-2, in three hours and 43 minutes of play, the score in favor of the 29 Atp number. In the second round also Hamad Medjedovic, Alexander Shevchenko and Fabian Marozsan, who eliminate Mariano Navone, Elias Ymer and Arthur Rinderknech respectively.
Good first for Coco Gauff, which liquidates in two sets (6-2 6-3) the Uzbeka Kamilla Rakhimova in an hour and 40 minutes of play. Number 3 Wta in the second round if you will see it with the Olga Danilovic. Amanda Anisimova, finalist in the last two Slams and number 4 of seeding, which beats in an hour (6-3 6-2) the Swiss Simona Waltert. Also positive debut for Jessica Pegula, serial number 6 head, ahead with a net 6-2 6-1 on Anastasia Zakharova.
The only American to do the first is Emma Navarro. The 15th seeding force goes ko in remount with Magda Linette with the score of 3-6 6-3 6-3. First positive turn for the Czech Republic, thanks to the victories of Karolina Muchova, number 19 Wta, on Jacqueline Cristian for 6-3 7-6(6), and Linda Noskova, number 13 of the world, on Darja Semenistaja (6-3 6-0). Great proof of the Magdalena Frech Polish, which draws a double 6-1 to the Slovenian Veronika Erjavec and will be the sighting of Jasmine Paolini in the second round. Out of the game Filipino Alexandera Eala, eliminated by the American Alycia Parks (0-6 6-3 6-2), and the champion of the 2020 edition Sofia Kenin, out by the compatriot Peyton Stearns (6-3 6-2).
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