The 2026 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the professional tennis season, took place from January 18 to February 1 at Melbourne Park, Australia, with a total prize purse of A$111,500,000 and the presence of the top stars of the circuit.
The event, in its 114th edition, features elite players in singles, doubles, and Paralympic categories, including defending champions like Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys, who are returning to defend their titles. The stands are packed with fans from around the world, while emerging competitors battle to advance in a tournament that combines tradition with high-level competition.
The matches have been of a high technical level since the first round, with intense encounters that have marked the start of the international tennis season, a key event for rankings, momentum and preparation for other major tournaments of the year.