The first round at the first Major of the year is over, and as such, what was once a 128-player draw at the Australian Open has now been cut in half.
We have already had epic matches, major upsets, and inspiring stories, and here is a breakdown of how every seeded men’s player has performed so far, ahead of the start of the second round.
32. Corentin Moutet
Moutet simply had too many options from the back of the court in his opening-round match, cruising through comfortably and looking sharp in the early stages of the tournament.
31. Stefanos Tsitsipas
When the Greek lost the first set and then took a medical timeout, it felt like the same old story. To his credit, he responded well, raised his level, and closed the match out in four sets.
30. Valentin Vacherot
Coming into the match with very little experience in best-of-five tennis, Vacherot performed admirably. He served well throughout and did enough to book a spot in the second round.
29. Frances Tiafoe
The American, looking to rebuild after a disastrous 2025 season, has started 2026 with some genuinely encouraging tennis and will be pleased with his opening performance.
28. Joao Fonseca
With much of the pre-tournament focus on his back issues, Fonseca struggled to find rhythm. Combined with an inspired opponent, it resulted in a first-round exit.
27. Brandon Nakashima
In his sixth appearance at the Australian Open, Nakashima has yet to win a match here. Once again, his Melbourne struggles continued as he now needs to figure out how to better prepare for this tournament.
26. Cameron Norrie
Norrie came through a tough match from two sets to one down, once again proving that even when his tennis isn’t clicking, his endurance can still carry him through.
