Australian Open 2026: Your guide to this year's tournament

The Australian Open (AO) returns to Melbourne Park for its 114th edition this month, bringing a wide array of superstars and hopefuls from around the world to sweat it out on the iconic blue courts. Here's what you need to know about when the action is taking place, the key players to watch out for, and how to watch.

(left to right) Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, Alex de Minaur, Aryna Sabalenka and Maya Joint are just some of the names to watch out for in this year's Australian Open. Source: AAP

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