Jannik Sinner's 2026 Schedule for January and February

Highlights

Elite Exhibition Warm-ups: Instead of playing standard warm-up tournaments, Sinner is preparing for the season with high-profile exhibition matches, headlined by a marquee showdown against rival Carlos Alcaraz in Seoul on January 10.
Australian Open Title Defense: The centerpiece of his early season is the Australian Open (Jan 18 – Feb 1), where Sinner returns to Melbourne Park as the defending champion and a top contender for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Back-to-Back ATP 500s in February: Following the major in Melbourne, Sinner will maintain a high intensity with consecutive ATP 500 appearances at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam and the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, aiming to secure valuable ranking points on hard courts.

As the 2026 ATP Tour season gets underway, World No. 2 Jannik Sinner has confirmed a busy and high-profile schedule for January and February. The Italian star is set to balance marquee exhibition matches with his title defense at the Australian Open, followed by a return to indoor hard courts in Europe and the Middle East.

Here is a detailed look at Jannik Sinner’s confirmed and projected schedule for the first two months of 2026.

January 2026: The Road to Melbourne

Unlike previous years where he often skipped warm-up tournaments, Sinner has opted for a series of high-level exhibition matches to prepare for the first Grand Slam of the year.

January 10: Hyundai Card Super Match (Seoul, South Korea) Sinner will kick off his season with a blockbuster exhibition match against his primary rival, Carlos Alcaraz. This event takes place in Seoul and serves as a high-intensity warm-up on hard courts before the tour moves to Australia.
January 13: Kooyong Classic / Special Exhibition (Melbourne, Australia) Reports indicate Sinner is scheduled for a special appearance in Melbourne, referred to in some Italian schedules as the “One Million Dollar Slam” or part of the Kooyong Classic exhibition series. This allows him to acclimatize to the local conditions without the pressure of ATP ranking points.
January 16: Pre-AO Exhibition (Melbourne, Australia) Just days before the main draw begins, Sinner will play a final tune-up match against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. This match will likely be held at Melbourne Park or the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, finalizing his preparation for the major.
January 18 – February 1: Australian Open (Melbourne, Australia) The main focus of Sinner’s early season is the Australian Open, where he enters as a defending champion and top contender.
- Tournament Dates: Jan 18 – Feb 1
- Surface: Outdoor Hard
- Status: Confirmed Entry

February 2026: Indoor Hard Courts & Middle East Swing

Following the Australian Open, Sinner is expected to return to Europe for the indoor season before heading to the Middle East.

February 9 – 15: ABN AMRO Open (Rotterdam, Netherlands) Sinner is projected to headline the field at the ABN AMRO Open, an ATP 500 event where he has historically performed well. The fast indoor conditions suit his aggressive baseline game perfectly.
- Level: ATP 500
- Surface: Indoor Hard
February 16 – 21: Qatar ExxonMobil Open (Doha, Qatar) Immediately following Rotterdam, Sinner’s schedule points to an appearance at the Qatar Open in Doha. This ATP 500 event serves as a bridge to the “Sunshine Double” (Indian Wells and Miami) in March.
- Level: ATP 500
- Surface: Outdoor Hard

Summary of Key Dates

Date	Event	Location	Category
Jan 10	Exhibition vs. C. Alcaraz	Seoul, KOR	Exhibition
Jan 13	Special Exhibition	Melbourne, AUS	Exhibition
Jan 16	Exhibition vs. F. Auger-Aliassime	Melbourne, AUS	Exhibition
Jan 18 – Feb 1	Australian Open	Melbourne, AUS	Grand Slam
Feb 9 – 15	ABN AMRO Open	Rotterdam, NED	ATP 500
Feb 16 – 21	Qatar ExxonMobil Open	Doha, QAT	ATP 500

Note: While exhibition and Grand Slam dates are fixed, ATP 500 participation can be subject to late changes based on physical condition and deep runs in preceding tournaments.