We unveil everything you need to know about the 2026 Australian Open, including channels broadcasting it, key dates, and top favorites in the men's and women's draws.
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Carlos Alcaraz continues with his preparation for the Australian Open. The player from Murcia landed in the oceanic country on Sunday and had his first contact with the Melbourne courts on the same day. Alcaraz trained with Rafa Jódar, who is currently in the qualifying rounds. The Murcian will continue with his fine-tuning for the first Grand Slam of the year this Tuesday, as he is scheduled to practice at 11:45 am in Australia with the American Taylor Fritz, who has just arrived from the United Cup.
Tuesday practice sessions incl.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/HKB0Gawjc3
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) January 12, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz entrenará el martes en Australia con este tenista del Top-10
It's just the beginning and it's already aiming high. The 2026 Australian Open started with a bang, closing its first day of qualifying with a record attendance. A total of 29,261 people came to Melbourne Park to experience the first day of the first Grand Slam of the season firsthand, surpassing the previous record of 7,543. A very strong start for the 3-week tournament. Will it break the overall attendance record?
🚨 The highest ever Day 1 Aus Open Qualifying crowd before today was 7,543.
— The First Serve (@TheFirstServeAU) January 12, 2026
Today’s Day 1 crowd - 29,261.
Massive start to the 3-week event. pic.twitter.com/3cc8Lo2gDT
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Open de Australia hace historia en su primer día con un aforo de récord
Casper Ruud faces the start of the 2026 season with a very peculiar situation. The Norwegian, who is in New Zealand for the ATP 250 Auckland tournament, is awaiting the arrival of his first daughter, which could completely disrupt the beginning of his season. "Honestly, she could come at any moment. I hope I can stay for the rest of the tournament, but you never know. I could get a call and be on a flight back home. It's not a short trip, so I hope she holds on for a few more weeks so I can be there for the birth," Ruud commented. After the birth of their daughter, the Norwegian and his fiancée Maria will celebrate their wedding.
So the duration of Casper's stay down under will depend not only on his match results 👶
— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) January 11, 2026
(🎥 https://t.co/CZWmjTPt8J) pic.twitter.com/iD20danrHq
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud pone en duda su participación en el Open de Australia por este sorprendente motivo
Pat Cash, Australian former tennis player, analyzes Novak Djokovic's form and his chances at the 2026 Australian Open.
Sebastián Báez managed to come from behind to deliver as the favorite in the match against Emilio Nava that closed the day at the ATP Auckland 2026. The Argentine player, ranked 39th in the world, defeated the American with a score of 4-6, 7-5, and 6-3 in 2 hours and 25 minutes of play. His next opponent will be Jenson Brooksby.
Results of ATP Auckland 2026:
- Cameron Norrie d. Hugo Gaston 6-3 and 6-4
- Francisco Comesaña d. Valentin Royer 6-4 and 6-4
- Jenson Brooksby d. James Watt 6-4 and 6-3
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Báez cumple como favorito ante Nava en Auckland
Good news for Spanish male players at the 2026 Australian Open. Firstly, Roberto Carballés successfully debuted in the Melbourne qualifying stage by defeating Arthur Bouquier with a score of 6-2 and 6-2, while Dani Mérida closed the day with another victory over Oliver Crawford with a score of 6-3, 2-6, and 6-3 in 1 hour and 53 minutes of play. On the women's side, Guiomar Maristany was the only one to secure a victory. The world number 184 prevailed against Mayar Sherif with a score of 6-4 and 6-3.
Results from the qualifying stage of the 2026 Australian Open:
- Lucia Bronzetti d. Aliona Bolsova 6-0, 6-7(2), 6-1
- Tatiana Prozorova d. Andrea Lázaro 6-2, 6-4
- Anastasia Gasanova d. Kaitlin Quevedo 7-6(3), 6-3
- Marina Stakusic d. Nuria Párrizas 6-3, 6-2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Carballés, Mérida y Maristany avanzan en la fase previa del Open de Australia
Carlos Alcaraz continues intensely with his team's preparations for the 2026 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season where he defends his quarterfinal. In addition to practicing with Felix Auger Aliassime, the world number one also worked on some shots with Samu López, his coach, who provided instructions from the other side of the net to help him improve as much as possible.
Carlitos and Samuel 💙 pic.twitter.com/wkjTxDdX4H
— f (@fvaeey) January 11, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así entrena Samu López con Alcaraz en Melbourne
We unveil everything you need to know about the 2026 Australian Open, including channels broadcasting it, key dates, and top favorites in the men's and women's draws.
Casper Ruud faces the start of the 2026 season with a very peculiar situation. The Norwegian, who is in New Zealand for the ATP 250 Auckland tournament, is awaiting the arrival of his first daughter, which could completely disrupt the beginning of his season. "Honestly, she could come at any moment. I hope I can stay for the rest of the tournament, but you never know. I could get a call and be on a flight back home. It's not a short trip, so I hope she holds on for a few more weeks so I can be there for the birth," Ruud commented. After the birth of their daughter, the Norwegian and his fiancée Maria will celebrate their wedding.
So the duration of Casper's stay down under will depend not only on his match results 👶
— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) January 11, 2026
(🎥 https://t.co/CZWmjTPt8J) pic.twitter.com/iD20danrHq
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Ruud pone en duda su participación en el Open de Australia por este sorprendente motivo
Carlos Alcaraz continues with his preparation for the Australian Open. The player from Murcia landed in the oceanic country on Sunday and had his first contact with the Melbourne courts on the same day. Alcaraz trained with Rafa Jódar, who is currently in the qualifying rounds. The Murcian will continue with his fine-tuning for the first Grand Slam of the year this Tuesday, as he is scheduled to practice at 11:45 am in Australia with the American Taylor Fritz, who has just arrived from the United Cup.
Tuesday practice sessions incl.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/HKB0Gawjc3
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) January 12, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz entrenará el martes en Australia con este tenista del Top-10
Pat Cash, Australian former tennis player, analyzes Novak Djokovic's form and his chances at the 2026 Australian Open.
It's just the beginning and it's already aiming high. The 2026 Australian Open started with a bang, closing its first day of qualifying with a record attendance. A total of 29,261 people came to Melbourne Park to experience the first day of the first Grand Slam of the season firsthand, surpassing the previous record of 7,543. A very strong start for the 3-week tournament. Will it break the overall attendance record?
🚨 The highest ever Day 1 Aus Open Qualifying crowd before today was 7,543.
— The First Serve (@TheFirstServeAU) January 12, 2026
Today’s Day 1 crowd - 29,261.
Massive start to the 3-week event. pic.twitter.com/3cc8Lo2gDT
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Open de Australia hace historia en su primer día con un aforo de récord
Sebastián Báez managed to come from behind to deliver as the favorite in the match against Emilio Nava that closed the day at the ATP Auckland 2026. The Argentine player, ranked 39th in the world, defeated the American with a score of 4-6, 7-5, and 6-3 in 2 hours and 25 minutes of play. His next opponent will be Jenson Brooksby.
Results of ATP Auckland 2026:
- Cameron Norrie d. Hugo Gaston 6-3 and 6-4
- Francisco Comesaña d. Valentin Royer 6-4 and 6-4
- Jenson Brooksby d. James Watt 6-4 and 6-3
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Báez cumple como favorito ante Nava en Auckland
Good news for Spanish male players at the 2026 Australian Open. Firstly, Roberto Carballés successfully debuted in the Melbourne qualifying stage by defeating Arthur Bouquier with a score of 6-2 and 6-2, while Dani Mérida closed the day with another victory over Oliver Crawford with a score of 6-3, 2-6, and 6-3 in 1 hour and 53 minutes of play. On the women's side, Guiomar Maristany was the only one to secure a victory. The world number 184 prevailed against Mayar Sherif with a score of 6-4 and 6-3.
Results from the qualifying stage of the 2026 Australian Open:
- Lucia Bronzetti d. Aliona Bolsova 6-0, 6-7(2), 6-1
- Tatiana Prozorova d. Andrea Lázaro 6-2, 6-4
- Anastasia Gasanova d. Kaitlin Quevedo 7-6(3), 6-3
- Marina Stakusic d. Nuria Párrizas 6-3, 6-2
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Carballés, Mérida y Maristany avanzan en la fase previa del Open de Australia
Carlos Alcaraz continues intensely with his team's preparations for the 2026 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season where he defends his quarterfinal. In addition to practicing with Felix Auger Aliassime, the world number one also worked on some shots with Samu López, his coach, who provided instructions from the other side of the net to help him improve as much as possible.
Carlitos and Samuel 💙 pic.twitter.com/wkjTxDdX4H
— f (@fvaeey) January 11, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así entrena Samu López con Alcaraz en Melbourne
The first victory of this new year for Jaume Munar came at the ATP Adelaide 2026. After an unfortunate United Cup 2026 for the Spaniard, the world number 38 made a statement in his Australian tournament debut against Daniel Altmaier, whom he defeated with a score of 6-3 and 6-0 in 1 hour and 5 minutes of play. Now, Jaume will face Fran Cerúndolo in the second round of the event.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Munar mete miedo con una potente victoria ante Altmaier
Carlos Alcaraz continues his preparation for the first Grand Slam of the season. After sharing the Rod Laver Arena with Rafael Jódar, the world number one trained with Felix Auger Aliassime this week in preparation for the 2026 Australian Open. The player from Murcia was seen wearing a LeBron James Lakers shirt, a detail that caught attention.
carlitos practicing with FAA rn 🤍 pic.twitter.com/zPWX8KZ0Ec
— f (@fvaeey) January 12, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz entrena en Australia con una camiseta muy especial