Why the Australian Open matters in 2026
The Australian Open runs in Melbourne, Australia from 18 Jan – 1 Feb, played on medium-paced hard court. Bounces and pace sit between clay and grass, which rewards all-court players who can defend, attack and serve in roughly equal measure. It is a Grand Slam, one of the four biggest events on the tennis calendar. The singles champion takes 2,000 ranking points, plus the largest prize pool of any event on tour.
First held in 1905, played at Melbourne Park. The 2026 edition has wrapped. The full results sit below; the recap and the 2027 dates are above.
Jannik Sinner defends the men's title · Madison Keys defends the women's title.