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          Australian Open 2024 as it happened: Swiatek and Alcaraz among seeds to advance

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          Has the Australian Open's three-day first round idea worked? (1:45)

          Matt Walsh and Jake Michaels take a look at the Australian Open's new three-day first-round, and ask whether or not it's worth persevering with in the future. (1:45)

          • ESPN
          Jan 15, 2024, 06:30 PM ET

          The first round of the Australian Open has wrapped up, and women's world No. 1 Iga Swiatek was tested but ultimately too strong for former AO champion Sofia Kenin, while fellow title hopes Elena Rybakina, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Jessica Pegula also advanced.

          Catch up on Day 3 action as it happened at the Australian Open.