Today January 18, 2026, 10:53 AM
Today January 18, 2026, 10:53 AM
The Australian Open 2026 is underway in Melbourne, with first-round matches being played at Melbourne Park. The tournament opened this week as the season’s first Grand Slam on the ATP and WTA calendars.
Aryna Sabalenka has entered the women’s singles draw as one of the top seeds at the Australian Open. Tournament officials confirmed she was scheduled to begin her campaign during the opening rounds in Melbourne.
Carlos Alcaraz is competing in the men’s singles event as one of the leading seeds. The Spaniard arrived in Australia ahead of the tournament and was listed to play his opening match in the early stages of the draw.
Matches are being staged across Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and Melbourne Arena. Organizers confirmed that play is proceeding under standard heat and scheduling protocols.
Several other seeded players, including Alexander Zverev, are also participating in the tournament. The full list of match results and any potential schedule changes remain subject to daily updates from tournament officials.
The Australian Open 2026 is scheduled to continue through late January. Singles finals are set for the final weekend, pending completion of earlier rounds.
Sources
Australian Open
ATP Tour
WTA Tennis
International Tennis Federation
