The 2026 tennis Grand Slam season is set to commence in January with the much-anticipated Australian Open. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys will be looking to maintain their titles in the men’s and women’s singles tournaments, respectively. Meanwhile, young star Coco Gauff will be eager to capture her first championship at this prestigious event. Additionally, tennis legend Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry, marking her return to the Australian Open for the first time since 2021.
Fans can catch the daily qualifying rounds from January 11 to 17, available via ESPN+. Live coverage featuring individual court streams will commence when the tournament officially kicks off on January 18. For broader coverage, ESPN2 will provide whip-around segments for all rounds, while ESPN will air the semifinals. The tournament’s schedule is as follows:
– Round of 16: January 24
– Quarterfinals: January 26
– Women’s Semifinals: January 29
– Men’s Semifinals: January 29
– Women’s Championship: January 31
– Men’s Championship: February 1
For additional tennis content, including the latest news, scores, and schedules, fans can visit the ESPN tennis hub page. The upcoming Australian Open is poised to be an exciting event as both seasoned players and new talents compete for glory on the grand stage.