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HISTORICAL FACTS: Zheng andreeva win as rain lashes australian open on day one | History Defined

The Australian Open was delayed by rain on day one (Credit: AFP)

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen overcame a sluggish start to blast into the Australian Open second round Sunday as storms caused havoc ahead of Aryna Sabalenka beginning her quest for a historic third consecutive crown.

Fifth seed Zheng, last year's losing finalist, had the honour of playing the first point on centre court at the opening Grand Slam of the season against Romania's 110th-ranked Anca Todoni

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