The 2026 Australian Open was a Grand Slam level tennis tournament that was held at Melbourne Park, from 18 January to 1 February 2026, with the preliminary rounds played from 12 to 15 January. It was the 114th edition of the Australian Open, the 58th in the Open Era and the first major of the year. The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Junior and wheelchair players competed in singles and doubles tournaments. Australian Open 2026: January 18 – February 1, 2026 at Melbourne Park. Men's singles: Carlos Alcaraz — 7th major title. Women's singles: Elena Rybakina — 2nd major title. Wiki link