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Gigi Salmon is joined by tennis correspondent Russell Fuller and 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash to review a standout opening day at the Australian Open.

They analyse a perfect start for the British players, with Emma Raducanu winning in straight sets, Cameron Norrie battling through a five-set match, and Arthur Fery claiming his first overseas Grand Slam victory.

There’s also discussion of commanding straight-set wins for world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka on Rod Laver Arena, and reflection on a dramatic near-miss for 45-year-old Venus Williams, who came agonisingly close to a first Grand Slam match win in over four years.

Timecodes:
4:08 – Arthur Fery on his breakthrough win
5:59 – Emma Raducanu’s disrupted preparation
8:40 – Raducanu analysed with Russell Fuller
11:43 – Cameron Norrie battles through in five sets
12:40 – Venus Williams comes agonisingly close
16:52 – Sabalenka’s standout outfit on Rod Laver Arena
19:30 – The pressure facing Carlos Alcaraz

Published on Sunday, 18th January 2026.

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