The exhibition matches prior to the first Grand Slam of the season are already a classic of this week, and the 2026 Australian Open has organized an unforgettable day for this Thursday, January 15. In a Rod Laver Arena expected to be full of fans, Novak Djokovic will face Frances Tiafoe starting at 5:00 PM local time, which is 7:00 AM in Spain. Subsequently, not before 7:00 PM local time, translating to 9:00 AM in Spain, Carlos Alcaraz will face Álex de Miñaur.
Thursday Opening Week Showdowns: #AusOpen
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) January 14, 2026
5pm: Novak Djokovic v Frances Tiafoe
7 pm: Carlos Alcaraz v Alex de Minaur
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