2026 Australian Open Betting
The first of the four Grand Slam tennis events held each year, preceding the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open,
Dates for the 2026 Australian open will be announced by the ATP.
2025 Australian Open Developments & Results
Women’s Singles
- Iga Swiatek advanced to the semi-finals with a commanding victory over Emma Navarro, setting up a match against Madison Keys, who overcame Elina Svitolina.
- Madison Keys stunned Aryna Sabalenka to win a thrilling Australian Open final. The 19th seed defeated the world No 1 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
Men’s Singles
- Defending champion Jannik Sinner secured his semi-final spot by defeating Alex de Minaur who was set to face American Ben Shelton, who reached his first Grand Slam semi-final.
- Novak Djokovic achieved a record 50th major semi-final appearance after a comeback win against Carlos Alcaraz, despite concerns over a groin injury. He will compete against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals
- Jannik Sinner beat Ben Shelton to book place in Australian Open final
- Jannik Sinner downed Zverev in the Australian Open final to win his third grand slam. The World No 1 won 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 to claim men’s singles title, defending the trophy he won in 2024.
Interesting facts / statistics about the Australian Open
- First Grand Slam of the Year: The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, typically taking place in January. Source: Australian Open Overview
- Hard Court Surface: Unlike the other three Grand Slam events, the Australian Open is played on hard courts, specifically the Plexicushion surface. Source: Australian Open Surfaces
- Record Prize Money: The tournament’s total prize pool rose to AU$76,500,000 (US$53 million) making it the second-highest paying tennis event, behind only the US Open. Singles champions earned usd 2.05 million each.
- Margaret Court Arena: One of the main stadiums at the Australian Open is the Margaret Court Arena, named after the legendary Australian tennis player who holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles won by a singles player. Source: Margaret Court’s Grand Slam Records
- Extreme Heat Policy: The Australian Open has an Extreme Heat Policy in place to protect players from extreme weather conditions. When triggered, matches may be postponed or suspended. Source: Australian Open Extreme Heat Policy
- Rod Laver Arena: The Rod Laver Arena, the center court at the Australian Open, is the largest tennis stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, with a seating capacity of over 14,000. Source: Rod Laver Arena
- Grand Slam Clockwise Rotation: The Australian Open is part of the Grand Slam tournaments, and it is the only one that follows a clockwise rotation on the calendar, beginning in the Asia-Pacific region. Source: Grand Slam Tournaments
- Rafael Nadal’s Longest Match: In 2009, Rafael Nadal played in the longest Australian Open final ever, lasting for 5 hours and 53 minutes. He defeated Roger Federer in an epic five-set match. Source: Nadal vs. Federer 2009
- Australian Wildfires Impact: The 2020 Australian Open was marred by wildfires that affected air quality. Several players struggled with the conditions, and some matches were postponed or moved. Source: Wildfires’ Impact on Australian Open
- AO Ball Kids: The Australian Open is known for its dedicated ball kids, who play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of matches, helping retrieve and deliver tennis balls. Source: Australian Open Ball Kids
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Australian Open a Grand Slam?
The Grand Slam tennis calendar starts with the Australian Open in January, the French Open (also known as Roland Garros) from around late May to early June, then Wimbledon in June–July, and finally in August–September the US Open