First Grand Slam of the Season Kicks Off with a Bang: 2026 Australian Open Women's Draw Sets Up Thrilling Early-Round Clashes, French Contenders Face Daunting Opponents
The first WTA tournament of 2026 starts strong: in Auckland, Varvara Gracheva draws Elina Svitolina, the number 1 seed, right away. Meanwhile, Venus Williams, 45, is preparing for her big comeback outside the United States.