The opening round concluded on Day 3 at the 2026 Australian Open, bringing emotional farewells, defending champions in action and more unexpected results across Melbourne Park.
Gael Monfils played his final Australian Open match before receiving a warm tribute from the crowd, while defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys progressed safely. Naomi Osaka also moved through in three sets, showing composure in the key moments of her opening match.
Elsewhere, rising names continued to make an impression as the first round wrapped up and the focus shifted toward the second-round battles.
