Australian Open 2026, Day 1 Live Score: Alexander Zverev Downs Gabriel Diallo; Jasmine Paolini, Maria Sakkari Advance

And just like that, Alexander Zverev survives a scare in the opening round, by defeating Gabriel Diallo. The German wins 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.

After shockingly going behind in the 1st set, Alexander Zverev has taken the next two sets, to lead 2-1 in the match. If he wins the fourth set, the German will clinch victory in a hard-fought match.

Elena Svitolina progressed to Round 2 of the Australian Open 2026, defeating Critina Bucsa 6-4, 6-1 at John Cain Arena. 

Now that's called a comeback. After losing the first set 7-6, Zverev makes a stunning comeback and beat Diallo 6-1 with pure domination throughout the set.

In shocking turn of events, German Alexander Zverev has lost the 1st set to Gabriel Diallo. The Canadian won the 1st set 7-6 (7-1). A lot of work to do for Zverev in this set now.

Alexander Zverev's match against Gabriel Diallo has started on Rod Laver Arena. The German is trailing 1-4 in the first set.

We could have the 1st major upset of the day in the form of Flavio Cobolli, no 20 seed. The Italian is struggling against Arthur Fery with the latter 3-0 in the third set and already 2-0 in the match.

Flavio Cobolli becomes the first seeded player to exit on the 1st day of AO 2026. The 20 seed Italian lost 6-7 (1-7), 4-6, 1-6 to Britan's Arthur Fery.

Greek tennis star Maria Sakkari is in action at the Margaret Court Arena. She is taking on Leolia Jeanjean of France and has won the 1st set 6-4.

Elsewhere, no 7 seed Jasmine Paolini made light work of her opponent Aliaksandra Sasnovich, as the Italian won 6-1, 6-2 and progressed to the next round.

Greetings and welcome, tennis lovers. It is finally time for the first Grand Slam of the year, with the opening day featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Venus Williams and several other star players. Stay with us for the latest updates from Down Under.