They will meet in the first round of the Australian Open on January 20. Alexandra Oleynikova (WTA 90) and Madison Keys (WTA 9).

The start of the event is scheduled for 02:30 Kyiv time.

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Alexandra Oleynikova

The upcoming match is extremely important for the career of the Ukrainian football player; It will make its debut in the main draw of the Grand Slam tournaments. This success was due to a strong season in which the Ukrainian won three WTA 125 and four ITF tournaments. It is worth noting that all successes were on the field.

Oleynikova is the current winner of the tournament and will start against an overall strong opponent. The Ukrainian did not play in any other tournaments before making his debut at the Australian Open, so his current form is difficult to determine.

Madison Keys

The American athlete needs no introduction; He is ranked in the top 10 and is also the current winner of the Australian Open. Last season, Keys managed to win the first major title of his career and before that he won the title in Adelaide. Then there were still good performances, but such successes were not achieved.

Madison started this season with a tournament in Brisbane, where he beat compatriot Kessler 6:4, 6:3 and then neutral Schneider 6:7, 7:6, 7:6. In the quarter-finals, the American lost to the world’s first racket, Aryna Sabalenka, 3:6, 3:6. There was also a tournament in Adelaide where she failed to defend the title, Keys beating Czech Valentova 6:4, 6:1 and then losing to future finalist Victoria Mboko 4:6, 6:4, 2:6.

To guess

Of course, the tennis players have never met before and Keys is seen as the big favorite in the upcoming match. Judging by the bookmakers’ odds, it all comes down to the question of how much the Ukrainian will lose.

Oleynikova will have to play against a real monster of modern tennis, it is important not to get psychologically exhausted. Although everyone expects a crushing victory for the American, I bet on Alexandra’s success with a match handicap of +7.5 to 1.75, it will be difficult to fight for victory, but it is realistic to impose the fight.

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Alexander Oleynikova

01/20/2026 –

02:30

Madison Keys

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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.

The winner of the match will face Rebekka Shramkova or Alena Ostapenko in the second round.

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January 19, Ukrainian tennis player Alexandra Oleynikova (WTA 92) will begin competing at the 2026 Australian Open.

In the first round the Ukrainian will play against the current major champion Madison Keys (USA, WTA 9). The fight will take place for the first time at the Rod Laver Arena and will start at approximately 02:30 Kiev time.

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This will be the first head-to-head meeting between the rivals.

The winner of the match will face Ashlyn Kruger or Sarah Beilek in the second round.

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