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AO Wrap - Day 1: Alcaraz & Sabalenka lift off, vintage Venus, seeds scattered!
Episode 8
Sunday, 18 January, 2026

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have overcome first round jitters to launch their 2026 Australian Open campaigns, while veteran wildcard Venus Williams wound back the clock to summon some of her best tennis. Brett Thomas and Alexia Mitchell unpack the night session, while AO Radio's Nat Edwards talks the rise of Chinese tennis on The Evening Serve. And the draw opens up as stars Marta Kostyuk, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Flavio Cobolli are sent packing, while Alexander Zverev passes a tough test. Plus, a preview of the matches to watch on Day 2. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.