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Australian Open 2026: Drawsheet, dates, history and everything you need to know

All you need to know about the Melbourne Hard Court Grand Slam Tennis Championships

January 14, 2026

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year and brings together the world’s best players for two weeks. These include PIF ATP No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion Yannik Sinner, ten-time champion Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.

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

When will the Australian Open be held?

The 2026 Australian Open will be held from January 18 to February 1. The hard court Grand Slam was founded in 1905 and will be held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Tournament Director is Craig Tiley.

Who is participating in the Australian Open?

Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev, Djokovic, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton, local favorite Alex De Minaur, Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik will compete in the Australian Open.

When is the Australian Open draw?

The Australian Open singles draw will be held on Thursday, January 15 at 2:30 pm ET. The doubles draw will be held live on Saturday, January 17 at 3pm

What is the schedule for the Australian Open?

*Qualifying Rounds: Monday, January 12 – Wednesday, January 14 at 10am, Thursday, January 15 at 11am
*Main draw: Sunday, January 18 to Tuesday, January 27, 11am to 7pm; Wednesday, January 28 to Thursday, January 29, 11:30am to 7pm; Friday, January 30, 12pm and 7:30pm
*Doubles final: Saturday 31st January, expected to start at 12pm
*Singles Final: Sunday 1 February 7:30pm

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How much are Australian Open prizes and points in Australian dollars?

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

singles
Winner: $4,150,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $2,150,000 / 1,300 points
Semifinalists: $1,250,000/800 points
Quarterfinalists: $750,000/400 points
Round 4: $480,000 / 200 points
Round 3: $327,750 / 100 points
Round 2: $225,000 / 50 points
Round 1: $150,000 / 10 points
Qualifying Round: —/30 points
Qualifier 3: $83,500 / 16 points
Qualifier 2: $57,000 / 8 points
Qualifying Round 1: $40,500 / 0 points

Doubles ($ per team)
Winner: $900,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $485,000/1,200 points
Semifinalists: $275,000/720 points
Quarterfinalists: $158,000/360 points
Round 3: $92,000 / 180 points
Round 2: $64,000 / 90 points
Round 1: $44,000 / 0 points

How do I watch the Australian Open?

Australian Open broadcast schedule

How do I follow the Australian Open?

Tag: #AO2026
Instagram: @australianopen
Facebook: Australian Open
YouTube: Open TV Australia
X: @australianopen
TikTok: @ausopen

Who won the last Australian Open in 2025?

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the championship match to win the 2025 Australian Open singles title (read more). Harry Heliovara/Henry Patten defeated Simone Borelli/Andrea Vavassori in the doubles final 6-7(16), 7-6(5), 6-3 (read more).

Who holds the record for the most Australian Open titles, the oldest title, and the youngest title?

Most singles titles: Novak Djokovic (10)
Most tag team titles: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan (6)
Oldest winner: Ken Rosewall, 37, 1972
Youngest winner: Mats Wilander, 19, 1983
Highest ranked champions: Ivan Lendl in 1990, Jim Courier in 1993, Pete Sampras in 1994, 1997, Andre Agassi in 2000, Roger Federer in 2006-07, 2010, Rafael Nadal in 2009, Novak Djokovic in 2012-13, 2015-16, 2019, 2021 and Jannik Sinner 2025
Lowest-ranked winner: Mark Edmondson, No. 212, in 1976
Last home champion: Mark Edmondson, 1976
Most match wins: Roger Federer (102)

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