Australian Open 2026: Top Seeds Aim for Glory

The Australian Open 2026, which starts on January 21, 2026, has announced its top seeds and first-round matchups.

Carlos Alcaraz is the top-seeded male player, and he will play Adam Walton in the first round.

Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, will face Hugo Gaston.

For the women, Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed and will play Tiantsoa Rakotomanga, while Iga Swiatek, the second seed, will meet a qualifier.

Novak Djokovic, the fourth seed, will play Pedro Martinez.

The top five seeds for the men include Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Musetti, while the top five for the women include Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova.

There are no major surprises in the seed list, with all the important players getting a place.

The tournament aims to crown new champions and see if the top seeds can maintain their dominance.

Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff are among the top contenders in the women's draw, each aiming for their own milestones and titles.

Sabalenka is bidding for her third Australian Open crown, Swiatek aims to complete a career Grand Slam, and Gauff seeks consistent high-quality performances.