Carballés and Mérida advance in the preliminary stage of the Australian Open. Photo: Getty
Good news for Spanish male players at the 2026 Australian Open. Firstly, Roberto Carballés successfully debuted in the Melbourne qualifying stage by defeating Arthur Bouquier with a score of 6-2 and 6-2, while Dani Mérida closed the day with another victory over Oliver Crawford with a score of 6-3, 2-6, and 6-3 in 1 hour and 53 minutes of play. On the women's side, Guiomar Maristany was the only one to secure a victory. The world number 184 prevailed against Mayar Sherif with a score of 6-4 and 6-3.
Results from the qualifying stage of the 2026 Australian Open:
- Lucia Bronzetti d. Aliona Bolsova 6-0, 6-7(2), 6-1
- Tatiana Prozorova d. Andrea Lázaro 6-2, 6-4
- Anastasia Gasanova d. Kaitlin Quevedo 7-6(3), 6-3
- Marina Stakusic d. Nuria Párrizas 6-3, 6-2
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