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Gauff and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka are in the top half while Madison Keys, Amanda Anisimova, and Jessica Pegula all landed in the same section.
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open, which will make the 45-year-old tennis legend the oldest woman to play in the main draw.
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Germany's Maria celebrates prestigious win against Venus Williams
Germany's Tatjana Maria celebrated a prestigious victory against seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams just a few days ahead of the Australian Open. Maria defeated Williams 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday in the first round of the Hobart International.
The 2026 tennis Grand Slam season kicks off in January with the Australian Open. Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys will look to defend their titles in men's and women's singles, while Coco Gauff will vie for her first championship in the tournament.
This will be Venus Williams' 22nd time competing at the Australian Open, and she currently holds a career record of 54 wins there.