Summary
Naomi Osaka began the Australian Open 2026 with a unique entrance wearing a hat and veil, then won her first match against Antonia Ruzic. Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round after his opponent retired, and Madison Keys started her title defense with a victory against Oleksandra Oliynykova.
Key Facts
- Naomi Osaka wore a hat with a veil and held an umbrella during her entrance at the Australian Open.
- Osaka won her first-round match against Antonia Ruzic with scores of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.
- Osaka's outfit was inspired by a jellyfish and a butterfly.
- Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round after Hugo Gaston retired from their match.
- Sinner's match ended with him leading 6-2, 6-1.
- Madison Keys, the women's defending champion, won her match against Oleksandra Oliynykova, 7-6, 6-1.
