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Australian Open 2026 Draw, Schedule and Broadcast Plans Finalized Ahead of Sunday Start

The draw places Djokovic with defending champion Sinner in the same half, creating a potential semi-final matchup.

Overview

  • Main-draw play runs January 18 to February 1, with the women's singles final on January 31 and the men's singles final on February 1.
  • Day sessions are slated for 22:00 GMT/17:00 ET and night sessions for 06:00 GMT/01:00 ET, with both singles finals starting at 06:30 GMT/01:30 ET.
  • Day 1 order of play features top names on the show courts, including Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka.
  • Broadcast coverage is confirmed for TNT Sports in the UK via Discovery Plus and for ESPN and Tennis Channel in the US with streaming on ESPN+ and Tennis Channel apps.
  • WION lists the total purse at $74.9 million, with $2.79 million for each singles champion.