Roger Federer believes it would be good for the sport if trailblazer Carlos Alcaraz can win the 2026 Australian Open and complete a career grand slam at just 22 years old.
Thursday's Australian Open men's singles draw unveiled a potential semifinal between Italian world number two Jannik Sinner and ten-time champion Novak Djokovic.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will have to defeat her two greatest rivals if she is to claim her third Australian Open title in 2026.
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka headline the men's and women's singles as the top seeds of the 2026 Australian Open.
Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will not be playing in singles at the Australian Open later this month, but will feature in the doubles with friend Thanasi Kokkinakis.
The 2026 Australian Open will set a new benchmark with a record-breaking US$74.9 million (R1.2 billion) prize pool, with the singles winners set to bag a cool US$2.79 million (R45.8 million) each.