Tin and Tiafoe Cruise Past Brisbane's Opening Round as Fonseca's Start Is Delayed
4 January 2026
Brisbane 2026: Day One Highlights
In a strong start to the Brisbane International, American Lerner Tin advanced to the second round after defeating Argentine Camilo Ogou in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3. The eighth seed Tin will meet the winner of the James Duckworth–Alex Michelsen clash in the next round.
American Frances Tiafoe also progressed by beating Australian wildcard Alexander Foquetich 6-2, 6-2, as he eyes the winner of the Medvedev–Fucsovics blockbuster in the following round.
Women’s Draw and Schedule Shifts
On the women’s side, Sofia Kenin defeated Elena Ruse 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to set up a second-round meeting with Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova. Marie Bouzkova defeated Jacqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-3 to face Paula Badosa, while Sorana Cirstea overcame Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-3, 6-1 and prepared to meet Jelena Ostapenko.
Daria Kasatkina dismissed Anastasia Potapova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, earning a spot against Ostapenko next. Ajla Tomljanovic downed Elise Jacquemot 6-1, 6-3 and was set to clash with Karolína Muchová. In a tight sharpshooter of a day, Mackenzie Kisler defeated Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-3 to face Madison Keys in the second round.
Meanwhile, Joao Fonseca’s start was postponed due to a back issue, with a lucky loser stepping into the main draw in his place, altering the early-round dynamics for the tournament.
Punchline time: If this recap had a serve, it would be ace—just like these players’ returns, except when my jokes bounce twice and still miss the net. Punchline 2: Brisbane’s schedule may be shuffled, but the real winner is anyone who can pronounce these player names on the first try.
