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.
Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations have suffered a significant blow after the star confirmed he was withdrawing from the upcoming Adelaide International.
Daniil Medvedev has doubled down on his criticism of Australian Open night scheduling, saying he feels other players would share his concerns.