It’s almost time for the big showdown. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set to take the stage again as the Australian Open draws near.

2014 Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka has received a singles wild card for this year’s tournament, with home favorite and 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios only playing in the doubles event.

The women's and men's singles champions will each win 4.15 million AUD ($2.8 million USD), a 19% increase from last year. Here is the prize money for men and women in singles at the 2026 Australian Open: The first major tennis tournament of the year is set to run from Sunday, Jan. 18, to Sunday, Feb. 1, in Melbourne, Australia.

Novak Djokovic’s pride in representing Serbia has always run deep. The Serbian legend may no longer live in his homeland, but his devotion to his nation remains unwavering.

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios said on Friday he will not play in the singles competition at this month's Australian Open as he is not ready to play five-set matches.

The upcoming 2026 Australian Open's prize money pool will see a 16 percent increase compared to the 2025 event.

Nick Kyrgios says he’s not fit enough to play singles at the Australian Open but will compete in doubles with his good mate Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park.

Nick Kyrgios has conceded he's not up to playing singles at the Australian Open, ruling himself out of a likely wildcard.

Various groups are exerting pressure on the biggest tournaments in the sport over the proportion of revenues they receive.

The 2026 New Balance Australian Open Collection is a celebration of tennis culture and the iconic Aussie spirit.

Venus Williams, 45, is set to become the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open main draw after the seven-time grand slam singles champion accepted a wildcard. When is the Australian Open draw?