The first Grand Slam of 2026 is coming up later this month as the Australian Open begins Down Under. This year’s event will be the 114th edition of the tournament and the 58th staging since

The winners of this year’s Australian Open will pocket a record $4.15m after tournament officials announced a staggering prize pool for the first tennis major of 2026.

A record A$111.5 million (US$74.9 million) in prize money will be on offer at the 2026 Australian Open, marking a 16% increase on the 2025 pool.

Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to return to the Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.

Tennis fans will welcome Grand Slam action back onto their screens this month. The 2026 Australian Open gets underway in Melbourne on Sunday, January 18. Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are set to

Players at this month's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organizers announcing a 16% increase in the total purse to Aus$111.5 million (US$75 million).

The Australian Open is rapidly approaching, with stars across the ATP and WTA tours seeking success in Melbourne. Melbourne Park plays host to the hard-court Grand Slam later this month, for which many wildcards have already been handed out.

Explore the women’s Australian Open 2026 winner odds and predictions. Track the most recent favorites and underdogs to make your own AO betting picks.

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from his planned Australian Open warm-up tournament as he is "not quite physically ready to compete".