Today's update from the Australian Open (2026.1.19): Shang Juncheng triumphed to reach the next round, while Rublev and Yuan Yue were defeated and exited after the first round.

In the recently finished match, Yuan Yue was defeated 0-2 by the second seed, Swiatek. Despite the loss, Yuan Yue played very well and earned commendation. Especially in the first set, he made two service breaks and held a 5-3 lead over Swiatek. The match was closely contested, with both players exchanging shots steadily and showing great composure.

Earlier today, in the Australian Open men’s singles first round, Shang Juncheng swept the 21st seed, Agut, 3-1. In this match, Shang Juncheng leveraged his strengths effectively, tightly controlling his opponent. Particularly in the fourth game, he shut out Agut 6-0, securing his place in the round of 64.

In another men’s singles first round match, Bunyachokte lost 0-3 to Shapovalov, missing out on the next round. During the match, Bunyachokte failed to neutralize his opponent’s backhand and also had a low first-serve success rate. The defeat and elimination were well deserved.