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.
Tears, ovations, and farewells: the 2025 season will be remembered as the one of major exits. From Simona Halep to Richard Gasquet, including Petra Kvitova, many champions chose to close the chapter on their careers.
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