Aryna Sabalenka vs Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Aryna Sabalenka begins her quest for a third Australian Open title with a first-round match against Tiantsoa Rakotmanga Rajaonha.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN
How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & Tennis Channel
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah prediction
Aryna Sabalenka is aiming for her fifth Grand Slam title as she begins her campaign in Melbourne. She picked up another major in 2025 after winning the US Open, but her two year reign as Australian Open champion ended at the start of the year following a three set defeat to Madison Keys. Nevertheless, the world number one began her season with another title after defending her crown at the Brisbane International last week.
She is aiming for a fourth final in succession at the slam and begins with a first-round match against Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah. The 20-year-old is ranked 118 in the world. She competed in qualifying for the Hobart International but lost at the first stage. She picked up her first WTA title in Sao Paulo last year.
This is likely to be a dominant victory for Sabalenka, with tougher challenges awaiting her in the next stages of the competition.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah tip: Under 19.5 games
