Australian Open 2026
About This Tournament
The 2026 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the tennis season. Held at Melbourne Park, the tournament features 128 players in men's and women's singles draws competing on hard courts in the Australian summer heat.
Tournament Details
Sport
Tennis
Venue
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Start Date
January 19, 2026
End Date
February 1, 2026
Prize Pool
$86,500,000
Participants
256 athletes
Format
In-Person
Organizer
ATP/WTA
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