Grand Slam

Top Seeds Sabalenka, Alcaraz Ease Into Australia Open Third Round

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 21, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) The Australian Open celebrated the world’s longest continuous living culture Wednesday on Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day, with a packed program of art, culture and performances, honoring the legacy of the 14-time Grand Slam […]

AO Broadcast Transformed…Everything, Everywhere

AO Media Release, January 20, 2026 Australian Open 2026 is being beamed around the world 24/7 for all 15 days of main draw. This is just one of a range of broadcast and content initiatives designed to deliver an unparalleled viewing […]

Djokovic’s 100th Win At Australian Open Caps Another Record-Setting Day

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 19, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, a semifinalist at all four majors last year, headlined Monday’s night session on Rod Laver Arena, and he didn’t disappoint.  The World No. 4 Djokovic completed a […]

Australian Open 2026: The Happy Slam Begins Down Under

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 18, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Australian Open 2026 launched across Melbourne Park on a Sunday for just the third time since expanding to 15 days. There was star power headlining on Rod Laver Arena, with two-time major finalist […]

Australian Open 2026: The Draw Is Set. Let’s Play!

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 15, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) The official draw for the 2026 Australian Open, which begins on January 18 in Melbourne, took place at the Fan Stage on Grand Slam Oval at Melbourne Park Thursday afternoon. Playing true to […]

Jordan Smith Wins AO 1 Point Slam Driven By Kia

MELBOURNE, January 15, 2026 (AO Media Release) NSW State Champion Jordan Smith has become a millionaire overnight after claiming victory in the AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia on Rod Laver Arena. Representing Castle Hill Tennis Academy, Smith entered the event alongside AFL […]

Australian Open 2026 Seeds Announced

AO Media Release, January 14, 2026 The 32 seeded players for the Australian Open 2026 main draw have been confirmed ahead of Thursday’s official draw ceremony at Melbourne Park. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the top seeds for Australian […]