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.

Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys lead Monday’s Australian Open round of 16 as Iga Swiatek chases history and Novak Djokovic advances after an injury withdrawal in.

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.

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

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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.