MELBOURNE: Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday, as the world number one showcased the power and precision befitting a player chasing history. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who can eclipse Don Budge and become the youngest man to win all four major singles titles at least once, gave a packed Rod Laver Arena an exhibition in shot-making that had fans either glued to their seats or rising in ovation.

MELBOURNE: The first round of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Sunday. World number one Carlos Alcaraz, who could complete a career Grand Slam if he wins the tournament,…

Alcaraz, che ha esordito superando Walton, è in cerca del primo trofeo a Melbourne; Jannik giocherà con Gaston martedì. Fuori al primo turno Flavio Cobolli, avanti Jasmine Paolini

Bene al primo turno anche Zverev e Bublik

Carlos Alcaraz entra en acción, en la apertura del Abierto de Australia, en la primera jornada, sesión nocturna, con el australiano Adam Walton.

El número uno bate al jugador local por 6-3, 7-6(2) y 6-2 (en 2h 05m) y se medirá el miércoles con Hanfmann

Parte bene l'avventura di Carlos Alcaraz agli Australian Open di tennis. Il n.1 del mondo si è qualificato al secondo turno del torneo di Melbourne battendo l'australiano Adam…

Alcaraz cumplió en su puesta en escena en el Abierto de Australia y ganó en tres sets al australiano Adam Walton (6-3, 7-6(2) y 6-2).

Top seeds are pushed despite straight-sets wins as the tennis Grand Slam gets under way on a hot day in Melbourne.

MELBOURNE: Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open…

World number one Carlos Alcaraz is "recharged" after a nine-week break as he bids to complete the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open.