The Australian Open opens the 2026 tennis season with two weeks of nonstop action from Melbourne featuring the world’s best players.

Where to watch Australian Open 2026: Full schedule, TV channel, live stream and prize money originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The 2026 tennis season is underway as the world's best players head to Melbourne for the Australian Open.

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World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will return to Rod Laver Arena on Day 8, eyeing their places in the quarterfinals. Coco Gauff and top-ranked Australian Alex de Minaur will also be in action.

The First Round of the 2026 Australian Open kicks off with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Venus Williams all in action this weekend.

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The Australian Open draw can make-or-break a player's destiny at Melbourne Park with their path laid out to glory.

This year's Australian Open is starting to ramp up with many of the world's top players battling to reach the quarter-finals. Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the last eight overnight with a one-sided victory over American rival Tommy Paul. On the women's side, there were fourth-round victories for Aryna Sabalenka, Iva Jovic and Coco Gauff.

Third round singles action begins at the Australian Open on Friday with world No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as American star Coco Gauff, highlighting the day session.