Australian Open tennis 2026: Key dates, draw, top seeds, prize money

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilJanuary 15, 2026 at 07:25 AM

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The Australian Open 2026, the year's first Grand Slam, begins in Melbourne on January 18th. Top players like Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff are competing. Djokovic seeks a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, while Sinner is the defending men's champion, having won the previous two years. Madison Keys is the defending women's champion after defeating Sabalenka in 2025. Matches are held on the hard courts of Melbourne Park, primarily at Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena. The women's singles final is scheduled for January 31st, followed by the men's singles final on February 1st.

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Germany 30% Amanda Anisimova 40% Alexander Zverev 40% Madison Keys 40% Iga Swiatek 50% Melbourne 60% Coco Gauff ×260% Carlos Alcaraz ×370% Novak Djokovic ×270% Aryna Sabalenka ×370% Jannik Sinner ×590% Australian Open ×9100%

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