The Australian Open 2026, the year's first tennis Grand Slam, is set to begin with qualifiers on January 12 and the main draw starting January 18. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys will compete alongside top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek. In India, the tournament will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed online via SonyLIV.