In pics: women's singles 1st round match at Australian Open tennis tournament
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Maria Sakkari of Greece serves during the women's singles 1st round match between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Leolia Jeanjean of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Leolia Jeanjean of France returns a hit during the women's singles 1st round match between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Leolia Jeanjean of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Maria Sakkari of Greece (R) and Leolia Jeanjean of France shake hands after their women's singles 1st round match at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Maria Sakkari of Greece celebrates winning a point during the women's singles 1st round match between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Leolia Jeanjean of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Maria Sakkari of Greece celebrates winning the women's singles 1st round match between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Leolia Jeanjean of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Leolia Jeanjean of France reacts during the women's singles 1st round match between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Leolia Jeanjean of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Leolia Jeanjean of France returns a hit during the women's singles 1st round match between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Leolia Jeanjean of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Maria Sakkari of Greece reacts during the women's singles 1st round match between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Leolia Jeanjean of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)