AO Media Release, January 14, 2026 The draw for the much-anticipated AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia is now set, and the stage is ready for an unforgettable night of tennis at Rod Laver Arena. The sold-out event has […]
AO Media Release, January 6, 2026 The Australian Open will set a new benchmark in 2026 with a record-breaking $111.5 million prize pool, representing a 16 per cent increase on last year and the largest in the tournament’s history. This […]
WASHINGTON, December 27, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) British No. 1 Jack Draper will not play in next month’s Australian Open, he said on social media Friday evening. The 24-year-old, World No. 10, who is in the final stages of rehabbing […]
AO Media Release, December 24, 2025 The AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia continues to gather momentum, with more of the world’s leading players committing to the $1 million, winner-takes-all showdown, as State Champions are crowned across Australia. Two-time Australian Open […]
AO Media Release, December 22, 2025 Four more Australian Open 2026 wildcards have been announced, with popular Aussies Rinky Hijikata, Priscilla Hon, Talia Gibson and Taylah Preston to play in the main draw at Melbourne Park in January. It boosts the number of Australians in the singles main […]
AO Media Release, December 19, 2025 The AO 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia is building momentum with Worlds No. 2 Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner along with No. 3 Coco Gauff joining the growing list of stars set to compete. The one-point, winner-takes-all format will […]
AO Media Release, December 11, 2025 The Australian Open will introduce a spectacular new tradition with its first-ever Opening Ceremony, taking place on Saturday 17 January, the night before the main draw begins. Launching the first Grand Slam of the […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, December 9, 2025 Ninety-nine of the world’s top-100 men and 98 of the top-100 women will make the trip to Melbourne Park in January, as confirmed by the release of the Australian Open 2026 entry lists. […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, December 5, 2025 Nick Kyrgios returns to Rod Laver Arena this summer for the 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia, alongside World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz. Kyrgios and Alcaraz join a growing list of global stars including World No.2 Jannik Sinner, [3] Alexander Zverev, [5] Felix Auger-Aliassime, […]
AO Media Release, December 1, 2025 Emerson Jones and James Duckworth have earned coveted main draw singles wildcards into Australian Open 2026, following standout performances across the new look Australian Pro Tour Wildcard Points Race held in Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide in November. Jones, the […]
