Jan Zieliński, the 29-year-old Polish tennis player, has garnered attention alongside his British partner Luke Johnson as they reached the semifinals at the 2026 Australian Open. This achievement marks an important milestone in their doubles tennis careers.
In an exhilarating quarterfinal match in Melbourne, Zieliński and Johnson triumphed over the formidable duo of Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić, clinching the victory with a score of 7:6(5), 6:2. Their strong display of skill and teamwork has been central to their success throughout the tournament.
Reaching the semifinals not only elevates their standing in the sport but also brings significant financial incentives. The pair has already secured earnings of 275,000 Australian dollars, which is roughly equivalent to 674,000 Polish zlotys and will be shared between them. The potential for greater financial rewards looms as they aim to advance further; a finals appearance could see their earnings rise to 485,000 Australian dollars (over 1.16 million zlotys), while winning the tournament would provide a major payday of 900,000 Australian dollars, about 2.2 million zlotys.
As they look forward to their semifinal match, the excitement is palpable. Zieliński and Johnson will face Australian players Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans, who secured their spot in the tournament through a wildcard entry. The match is anticipated to take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, starting no earlier than 3:00 AM Central European Time.
This run at the Australian Open highlights the growing prominence of Zieliński and Johnson in the doubles circuit, offering hope for even greater accomplishments in their future endeavors.