The stage is set for an epic showdown to start the summer with world No.4 Amanda Anisimova becoming the fourth top 10 woman confirmed for the Brisbane International presented by ANZ at the Queensland Tennis Centre in January.<\/p>\n
Anisimova joins world No.1 and reigning Brisbane International champion Aryna Sabalenka, world No.5 Elena Rybakina and world No.7 Madison Keys in an exciting line-up which will serve as a thrilling precursor to the Australian Open.<\/p>\n
Two-time Brisbane International winner and fan favourite Grigor Dimitrov will return to Brisbane for his 10th appearance.<\/p>\n
The growing list of international talent, which includes men\u2019s world No.13 Daniil Medvedev, will ensure crowds are treated to top-tier tennis.<\/p>\n
World No.54 Alexei Popyrin and world No.37 Daria Kasatkina have also been announced as the first Australians in the field.<\/p>\n
Anisimova will arrive in Brisbane fresh off a career best season with final appearances at both Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025.<\/p>\n
Determined to go one better and capture her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open, she\u2019ll be fully focused on a strong start to the year at the Brisbane International.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love playing in Australia and I\u2019m really looking forward to starting my 2026 season in Brisbane. It\u2019s the perfect setting for me to build some momentum ahead of the AO,\u201d Anisimova said<\/p>\n
Dimitrov is looking forward to returning to the Brisbane International to help celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to be returning to Brisbane. The fans are fantastic and I really enjoy playing on Pat Rafter Arena,\u201d Dimitrov said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had some great moments there over the years and I\u2019m looking forward to building on that again this coming January.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brisbane International Tournament Director Cameron Pearson said the inclusion of such stars was testament to the calibre of the event.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe already have four of the women\u2019s top 10 confirmed and I\u2019m confident there will be more,\u201d Pearson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m also delighted to welcome Dimitrov back for his 10th appearance. He\u2019s been a great supporter of the Brisbane International and our crowds just love him.<\/p>\n
\u201cEntries close next week so stay tuned for more player announcements. I can guarantee you\u2019re going to want to see these players up close.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
> READ: Kasatkina and Popyrin to launch 2026 seasons in Brisbane<\/a><\/p>\n Queensland Minister for Tourism Andrew Powell said the quality of this new wave of international talent was setting the stage for a highly competitive Brisbane International tournament.<\/p>\n \u201cWe promised to build Queensland\u2019s reputation as the events capital of the nation as part of Destination 2045,\u201d Minister Powell said.<\/p>\n \u201cAnticipation for the Brisbane International will showcase Queensland\u2019s strength in hosting world-class matches, while injecting an estimated $12 million into our state\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the 2026 Brisbane International would offer fans plenty to get excited about, both on the court and throughout the event precinct.<\/p>\n \u201cBrisbane is a city that loves sport, and adding Dimitrov and Anisimova to the line-up is a big win for tennis fans this summer,\u201d Cr Schrinner said.<\/p>\n \u201cAcross eight action-packed days, the Brisbane International will bring world-class tennis to the court, while fans soak up the atmosphere of Australia\u2019s lifestyle capital.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0Tickets for the Brisbane International are on sale via\u00a0Ticketmaster<\/a>. Prices start at $30. Premium Experiences are on sale via\u202fTicketmaster and the Premium Experiences Team.<\/a><\/p>\n