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Australian Open 2026: DrawsDatesHistory & All You Need To Know

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year and is set to host the best players in the world for two weeks. Among those in action will be No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings Carlos Alcarazdefending champion Jannik Sinner10-time winner Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.

Here’s what you need to know about the first Grand Slam of the year:

When is the Australian Open?

The 2026 Australian Open will be held from 18 January - 1 February. The hard-court Grand Slam tournamentestablished in 1905will take place at Melbourne Park in MelbourneVictoriaAustralia. The tournament director is Craig Tiley.

Who is playing at the Australian Open?

AlcarazSinnerZverevDjokovicFelix Auger-AliassimeLorenzo MusettiBen Sheltonhome favourite Alex de MinaurTaylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik are set to compete at the Australian Open.

When is the draw for the Australian Open?

The Australian Open singles draw will be made on Thursday15 January at 2:30 p.m. AEDT. The doubles draw will be made on-site on Saturday17 January at 3 p.m.

What is the schedule for the Australian Open?

*Qualifying: Monday12 January - Wednesday 14 January at 10 a.m.Thursday15 January at 11 a.m.
*Main Draw: Sunday18 January - Tuesday27 January from 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday28 January - Thursday29 January from 11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Friday30 January 12 noon & 7:30 p.m.
*Doubles Final: Saturday31 Januaryintended from 12 noon
*Singles Final: Sunday1 February at 7:30 p.m.

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What is the prize money and points for the Australian Open in $AUD?

The prize money for the 2026 Australian Open is AUD $111.5 million.

SINGLES
Winner: $4,150,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $2,150,000 / 1,300 points
Semi-finalist: $1,250,000 / 800 points
Quarter-finalist: $750,000 / 400 points
Fourth Round: $480,000 / 200 points
Third Round: $327,750 / 100 points
Second Round: $225,000 / 50 points
First Round: $150,000 / 10 points
Qualifying: --- / 30 points
Qualifying 3: $83,500 / 16 points
Qualifying 2: $57,000 / 8 points
Qualifying 1: $40,500 / 0 points

DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $900,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $485,000 / 1,200 points
Semi-finalist: $275,000 / 720 points
Quarter-finalist: $158,000 / 360 points
Third Round: $92,000 / 180 points
Second Round: $64,000 / 90 points
First Round: $44,000 / 0 points

How can I watch the Australian Open?

Australian Open Broadcast Schedule

How can I follow the Australian Open?

Hashtag: #AO2026
Instagram: @australianopen
Facebook: Australian Open
YouTube: AustralianOpenTV
X: @australianopen
TikTok: @ausopen

Who won the last edition of the Australian Open in 2025?

Jannik Sinner clinched the 2025 Australian Open singles title with a 6-37-6(4)6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev in the championship match (Read more). Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten defeated Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 6-7(16)7-6(5)6-3 in the doubles final (Read more).

Who holds the Australian Open record for most titlesoldest championyoungest champion and more?

Most TitlesSingles: Novak Djokovic (10)
Most TitlesDoubles: Bob BryanMike Bryan (6)
Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall37in 1972
Youngest Champion: Mats Wilander19in 1983
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Ivan Lendl in 1990Jim Courier in 1993Pete Sampras in 19941997Andre Agassi in 2000Roger Federer in 2006-072010Rafael Nadal in 2009Novak Djokovic in 2012-132015-1620192021 and Jannik Sinner in 2025
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 212 Mark Edmondson in 1976
Last Home Champion: Mark Edmondson in 1976
Most Match Wins: Roger Federer (102)

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