Madison Keys gets Australian Open title defence off to jittery start

<ul><li><p>American beats Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6 (8), 6-1 </p></li><li><p>Last year’s winner recovers after losing first four games </p></li></ul><p>A nervy Madison Keys got the defence of her Australian Open crown off to a stuttering start, losing the first four games before rallying to stay in the title hunt.</p><p>The American ninth seed was a bundle of nerves on Rod Laver Arena, but calmed down to clinch a 7-6 (8), 6-1 win over Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/20/madison-keys-australian-open-title-defence-womens-tennis">Continue reading...</a>