Australian Open

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 […]

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 […]

Draw Revealed For AO 1 Point Slam Driven By Kia

AO Media Release, January 14, 2026 The draw for the much-anticipated AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia is now set, and the stage is ready for an unforgettable night of tennis at Rod Laver Arena. The sold-out event has […]

Australian Open Announces Record $111.5 Million Prize Pool

AO Media Release, January 6, 2026 The Australian Open will set a new benchmark in 2026 with a record-breaking $111.5 million prize pool, representing a 16 per cent increase on last year and the largest in the tournament’s history. This […]