Tennis Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne January 18, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com A ferocious forehand helped Alcaraz to grab the first break for a 5-3 lead, and the six-times Grand Slam champion closed out the opening set on his retooled serve Related posts: Venus Williams loses in three sets at the U.S. Open in her first Grand Slam match in two years Same number of ATP Challengers, but different prize pools Sabalenka to skip events in 2026 to prioritise her health Australia Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates 100th Slam match with easy win
