Australian Open 2025: Zverev and Sabalenka safely through on day one – as it happened

Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, and Alexander Zverev, the no 2 seed, both won in straight sets to move into round two

Talking of Andreeeva, here she is talking to Tumaini Carayol.

I can’t wait to see how she develops but, seeded to meet Saba in round four, she might be on borrowed time. That, contest, though, would be a treat – and most likely a lot closer than our current one. Sabalenka breaks again for 4-0, but Stephens quickly earns 15-40…

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Fairleigh Dickinson takes on Saint Francis (PA) following Brown’s 25-point performance

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (6-11, 1-2 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (6-11, 2-0 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knights -4.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Fairleigh Dickinson hosts Saint Francis (PA) after Terrence Brown scored 25 points in Fairleigh Dickinson's 91-86 overtime win over the Le Moyne Dolphins. The Knights have gone 4-1 in home games.

Ciezki and Indiana host No. 23 Iowa

Indiana Hoosiers (11-4, 3-1 Big Ten) at Iowa Hawkeyes (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten) Iowa City, Iowa; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana visits No. Iowa after Shay Ciezki scored 20 points in Indiana's 68-64 win over the Northwestern Wildcats.