Danilovic makes epic comeback to knock out Venus Williams at Australian Open

Olga Danilovic pulled off a stunning comeback from 4-0 down in the deciding set to beat Venus Williams 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 at the Australian Open on Sunday, knocking the American veteran out in the first round.

Williams, 45, looked primed to win her first Grand Slam match since a first-round victory at Wimbledon in 2021 but Danilovic took six games in a row in the final set to book her spot in the second round.

Williams, a seven-times Grand Slam champion who returned to tennis last season after a 16-month break...