2026 Australian Open Day 7 Main Courts Schedule (24 January)

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Round: Men’s and Women’s Singles – Third Round Conclusion | Men’s and Women’s Doubles | Mixed Doubles | Boys’ and Girls’ Singles

As the first week of the 2026 Australian Open draws to a close, the pressure at Melbourne Park reaches a boiling point. Day 7 features the bottom half of the draw fighting for a spot in the prestigious Round of 16. With legends like Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka taking the court alongside current superstars Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, tennis fans are in for a treat.

The weather forecast has triggered an “Early Start” notice on the show courts due to high temperatures, ensuring the action heats up in every sense of the word.

Rod Laver Arena

Day Session – From 10:30 AM AEDT

Early start due to high temperatures

Women’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Karolína Plíšková	—	Madison Keys	9

Men’s Singles – Round 3

Not before 12:00 PM AEDT

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Eliot Spizzirri	—	Jannik Sinner	2

Night Session – From 7:00 PM AEDT

Men’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Botic van de Zandschulp	—	Novak Djokovic	4

Women’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Naomi Osaka	16	Maddison Inglis	Q

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Margaret Court Arena

Day Session – From 10:30 AM AEDT

Early start due to high temperatures

Women’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Jessica Pegula	6	Oksana Selekhmeteva	—

Women’s Singles – Round 3

Not before 12:00 PM AEDT

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Peyton Stearns	—	Amanda Anisimova	4

Men’s Singles – Round 3

Not before 2:30 PM AEDT

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Ben Shelton	8	Valentin Vacherot	30

Night Session – From 7:00 PM AEDT

Women’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Anna Kalinskaya	31	Iga Świątek	2

Men’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Marin Čilić	—	Casper Ruud	12

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John Cain Arena

Day Session – From 10:30 AM AEDT

Early start due to high temperatures

Men’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Lorenzo Musetti	5	Tomáš Macháč	—

Women’s Singles – Round 3

Not before 12:00 PM AEDT

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Elise Mertens	21	Nikola Bartůňková	Q

Night Session – From 5:00 PM AEDT

Men’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Stan Wawrinka	WC	Taylor Fritz	9

Women’s Singles – Round 3

Player	Seed	Player	Seed
Elena Rybakina	5	Tereza Valentová	—

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Tournament Essentials: What You Need to Know

For those planning to visit or tuning in from around the world, here are some quick facts about the 2026 Australian Open:

• Dates: The main draw runs from January 18 to February 1, 2026.
• Prize Money: The 2026 tournament features a record-breaking prize pool of AUD $111.5 million. The Singles champions will each take home a staggering $4.15 million, rewarding the ultimate endurance test in sports.
• The Venue: Melbourne Park is famous for being the only Grand Slam venue with three retractable roof stadiums (Rod Laver, Margaret Court, and John Cain Arenas), ensuring play continues regardless of the intense Aussie heat or rain.
• Where to Watch: Broadcasters include ESPN (USA), Eurosport (Europe), and Channel 9 (Australia).