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<\/p>\n Australian Open
\n Australian Open 2026: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know<\/p>\n
All about the hard-court Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne<\/p>\n
January 14, 2026<\/p>\n
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The 2026 Australian Open runs from 18 January to 1 February.
\n By ATP Staff<\/p>\n
The Australian Open<\/a> 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 Alcaraz<\/a>, defending champion Jannik Sinner<\/a>, 10-time winner Novak Djokovic<\/a> and Alexander Zverev<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to know about the first Grand Slam of the year:<\/p>\n When is the Australian Open<\/a>?<\/p>\n The 2026 Australian Open<\/a> will be held from 18 January – 1 February. The hard-court Grand Slam tournament, established in 1905, will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The tournament director is Craig Tiley.<\/p>\n Who is playing at the Australian Open<\/a>?<\/p>\n Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev, Djokovic, Felix Auger-Aliassime<\/a>, Lorenzo Musetti<\/a>, Ben Shelton<\/a>, home favourite Alex de Minaur<\/a>, Taylor Fritz<\/a> and Alexander Bublik<\/a> are set to compete at the Australian Open<\/a>.<\/p>\n When is the draw for the Australian Open<\/a>?<\/p>\n The Australian Open<\/a> singles draw will be made on Thursday, 15 January at 2:30 p.m. AEDT. The doubles draw will be made on-site on Saturday, 17 January at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n What is the schedule for the Australian Open<\/a>?<\/p>\n *Qualifying: Monday, 12 January – Wednesday 14 January at 10 a.m., Thursday, 15 January at 11 a.m. View On Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n What is the prize money and points for the Australian Open<\/a> in $AUD?<\/p>\n The prize money for the 2026 Australian Open<\/a> is AUD $111.5 million.<\/p>\n SINGLES DOUBLES ($ per team) How can I watch the Australian Open<\/a>?<\/p>\n Australian Open<\/a> Broadcast Schedule<\/p>\n How can I follow the Australian Open<\/a>?<\/p>\n Hashtag: #AO2026<\/a> Who won the last edition of the Australian Open<\/a> in 2025?<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner<\/a> clinched the 2025 Australian Open<\/a> singles title with a 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev<\/a> in the championship match (Read more<\/a>). Harri Heliovaara<\/a> and Henry Patten<\/a> defeated Simone Bolelli<\/a> and Andrea Vavassori<\/a> 6-7(16), 7-6(5), 6-3 in the doubles final (Read more<\/a>).<\/p>\n Who holds the Australian Open<\/a> record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?<\/p>\n Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic<\/a> (10) View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
*Main Draw: Sunday, 18 January – Tuesday, 27 January from 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 28 January – Thursday, 29 January from 11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Friday, 30 January 12 noon & 7:30 p.m.
*Doubles Final: Saturday, 31 January, intended from 12 noon
*Singles Final: Sunday, 1 February at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n![\"\u201cATP\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767418027_359_atp-no-1-club-banner-article.jpg\")
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Most Titles, Doubles: Bob Bryan<\/a>, Mike Bryan<\/a> (6)
Oldest Champion: Ken Rosewall<\/a>, 37, in 1972
Youngest Champion: Mats Wilander<\/a>, 19, in 1983
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1s Ivan Lendl<\/a> in 1990, Jim Courier<\/a> in 1993, Pete Sampras<\/a> in 1994, 1997, Andre Agassi<\/a> in 2000, Roger Federer<\/a> in 2006-07, 2010, Rafael Nadal<\/a> in 2009, Novak Djokovic<\/a> in 2012-13, 2015-16, 2019, 2021 and Jannik Sinner<\/a> in 2025
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 212 Mark Edmondson<\/a> in 1976
Last Home Champion: Mark Edmondson<\/a> in 1976
Most Match Wins: Roger Federer<\/a> (102)<\/p>\n