Results and latest scores as Aryna Sabalenka battles Sloane Stephens on opening day - Follow all the action from the first round of the men’s and women’s singles tournaments in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka marched into the 2nd round of the Australian Open 2025 after a dominating 6-3, 6-2 win over American Sloane Stephens on Sunday at the Rod Laver Arena. This was Sabalenka's 15th straight win at the Australian Open. She came into the first-round clash with two successive Australian Open title wins in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

Aryna Sabalenka will begin her quest for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday.

The Australian Open is here, with the top half of the women’s draw and the bottom half of the men’s draw opening proceedings in Melbourne. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka headlines the first day, with Americans and Australians alike looking to cause upsets and men’s second seed Alexander Zverev looking to take his first step towards a debut major win.

T he season-opening Grand Slam event, Australian Open 2025, is scheduled to begin on Sunday. In the women’s singles category, all eyes will be on Aryna Sabalenka, who is the def