The Australian Open

1,146 views · Published 15 January 2018 · 0:51 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Arab News · 2018 · Entertainment

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The Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam, got underway in Melbourne today.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams was shocked losing 6-3, 7-5 Belinda Bencic in the first round.
There was no nightmare for men’s world No.1 Rafael Nadal, the Spaniard beating Victor Estrella Burgos 6-1, 6-1, 6-1.
Home hope Nick Kyrgios was on his best behavior as he easily saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
But there was no joy for women’s US Open champion Sloane Stephens. China’s world No. 34 Zhang Shuai beat the American 2-6 7-6, 6-2.

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