Australian Open: Sunday's schedule

We're almost there. The first Grand Slam of the season kicks off in a few hours' time in Melbourne, and promises to be a great fortnight of tennis, with its share of exploits, spectacular exchanges and drama.

The 1st round kicks off this Sunday, with 32 matches on the program.

On the Rod Laver Arena (from 11.30 a.m. local time, 1.30 a.m. in France), Qinwen Zheng, last year's finalist, opens against qualifier Anca Todoni.

This match will then be followed by Casper Ruud and Jaume Munar.

In the evening session (from 7pm local time, 9am in France), Aryna Sabalenka will begin the defense of her title against Sloane Stephens.

The day ends with the match between world No. 2 Alexander Zverev and Lucas Pouille.

The French will be in the spotlight on the Margaret Court Arena: Arthur Fils will launch his tournament against Otto Virtanen (from 11.30 a.m. local time, 1.30 a.m. in France) before Diane Parry takes on Donna Vekic.

The evening session will feature the following matches: Lehecka - Tu and Blinkova - Saville.

On the John Cain Arena (from 11 a.m. local time, 1 a.m. in France), spectators will have the opportunity to see several interesting matches: Bouzkova - Andreeva, Nishikori - Monteiro, Badosa - Wang and Humbert - Gigante.

Last but not least, three French players will be on court 3: Hugo Gaston against Omar Jasika, Quentin Halys against Adam Walton and Chloé Paquet against Cristina Bucsa.