Australian Open
Australian Open 2026: draws, dates, history and everything you need to know
Everything about the hard court Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne
January 14, 2026
The 2026 Australian Open runs from January 18 to February 1.
By ATP staff
The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year and will host the best players in the world for two weeks. Among those in action are PIF ATP Ranking No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion Jannik Sinner, 10-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 January 18 to February 1. The hard-court Grand Slam tournament, founded in 1905, will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The tournament director is Craig Tiley.
Who will play in the Australian Open?
Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev, Djokovic, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton, home favorite Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik will participate in the Australian Open.
When is the draw for the Australian Open?
The Australian Open singles draw will take place on Thursday, January 15 at 2:30 PM AEDT. The draw for the doubles will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 3 p.m
What is the schedule for the Australian Open?
*Qualification: Monday January 12 – Wednesday January 14 at 10am, Thursday January 15 at 11am
*Main tournament: Sunday January 18 to Tuesday January 27 from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday January 28 to Thursday January 29 from 11:30 AM & 7:00 PM; Friday January 30 12:00 and 19:30
*Double final: Saturday January 31, intended from 12 noon
*Singles final: Sunday, February 1 at 7:30 PM
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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
Semifinalist: $1,250,000 / 800 points
Quarterfinalist: $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
Qualification: — / 30 points
Qualifier 3: $83,500 / 16 points
Qualifier 2: $57,000 / 8 points
Qualifier 1: $40,500 / 0 points
DOUBLE ($ per team)
Winner: $900,000 / 2,000 points
Finalist: $485,000 / 1,200 points
Semifinalist: $275,000 / 720 points
Quarterfinalist: $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
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Who won the last edition of the Australian Open in 2025?
Jannik Sinner captured the 2025 Australian Open singles title with a 6-3, 7-6(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 titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?
Most singles titles: Novak Djokovic (10)
Most titles, doubles: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan (6)
Oldest champion: Ken Rosewall, 37, in 1972
Youngest champion: Mats Wilander, 19, in 1983
Highest ranked champion: Ivan Lendl No. 1 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 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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