The women's and men's singles champions will each win 4.15 million AUD ($2.8 million USD), a 19% increase from last year. Here is the prize money for men and women in singles at the 2026 Australian Open: The first major tennis tournament of the year is set to run from Sunday, Jan. 18, to Sunday, Feb. 1, in Melbourne, Australia.

Calling the matches across ESPN networks will be play-by-play commentators, including Chris Fowler, Chris McKendry, Patrick McEnroe, Jason Goodall, and Mike Monaco. Additionally, Kris Budden will report from Melbourne Park.

With the 2026 Australian Open a little over a week away, fans are worried we might not see Taylor Fritz in Melbourne. Fritz, the No. 6 ranked player in the world, has been representing his country in the United Cup 2026.

This rematch between the Australian Open finalists was lopsided, and Aryna Sabalenka flipped the outcome with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys.

The tennis players who compete in the 2026 Australian Open will walk away with more prize money than anyone before them.

Pam Shriver and Brad Gilbert were notable absentees as ESPN announced their broadcast team for the Australian Open. The first Grand Slam of 2026 gets underway on January 17 in Melbourne with

Home hero breaks in second set to give himself chance, but ultimately loses 6-4, 6-4 to No 1 seed Lorenzo Musetti.