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Defending champion Madison Keys battles through ‘stressful’ Australian Open first round match

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Defending champion Madison Keys began her Australian Open title defence by overcoming a challenging start, recovering from losing the first four games to beat Ukrainian debutante Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6 (6) 6-1.
Keys admitted to feeling nerves during the match, describing the moment of defending her title as uniquely “stressful” but also a privilege.
Oliynykova, who made her Grand Slam debut, revealed her motivation stems from her father fighting in Ukraine, stating his military service has significantly boosted her ranking.
The Ukrainian player detailed the perilous conditions of living and training in Ukraine, including experiencing explosions near her home shortly before travelling to the tournament.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Elena Rybakina and Ben Shelton secured straight-sets victories, and Lorenzo Musetti advanced after his opponent retired injured.

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