When is the 2026 Australian Open draw? Key dates, top seeds and wildcards - everything you need to know

The 2026 Australian Open will commence on Sunday (18 January) with the main draw, while the women’s singles tournament concludes on Saturday 31 January and the men's on Sunday 1 February.

Between 12-15 January, qualifying rounds will take place with 16 spots up for grabs in both men's and women's singles brackets.

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek are both an Australian Open victory away from completing the Career Grand Slam, with the pair having enjoyed past successes in the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about the 2026 Australian Open draw, and how to watch the best tennis stars in the world in action in Melbourne this month.

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