Jannik Sinner at the 2026 Australian Open
Jannik Sinner enters the 2026 Australian Open as the two-time defending champion and the No. 2 seed. The tournament is being held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, from 18 January to 1 February 2026. Sinner is attempting to become only the second man in the Open Era (after Novak Djokovic) to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles.
Background
Previous Year and 2025 Season
Sinner enters the 2026 season following a dominant 2025 campaign. He successfully defended his Australian Open title in January 2025, defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in straight sets (6–3, 7–6, 6–3) in the final. This victory cemented his status as the first Italian player to win multiple Grand Slam singles titles.
Throughout the 2025 season, Sinner engaged in a fierce rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz for the World No. 1 ranking. Sinner capped off his year by winning the 2025 ATP Finals in Turin, successfully defending his title at the season-ending championships. Despite his strong finish, he enters the 2026 Australian Open ranked World No. 2, trailing Alcaraz, who occupies the top seeding.
Preparation
Sinner arrived in Melbourne looking to extend a significant winning streak at the venue, having not lost a match at Melbourne Park since 2023. His pre-tournament preparation focused on maintaining his hard-court dominance, with analysts citing his 72% success rate on first-serve points and improved net game as key factors for his title defense.
Seedings
Sinner is the No. 2 seed for the tournament.
- No. 1: Carlos Alcaraz
- No. 2: Jannik Sinner
- No. 3: Alexander Zverev
- No. 4: Novak Djokovic
As the second seed, Sinner is placed in the bottom half of the draw and cannot meet top seed Carlos Alcaraz until the final.
Tournament
Draw
The main draw ceremony is scheduled to take place prior to the tournament’s start on 18 January.
First Round
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- Result: TBD
Second Round
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Third Round
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Fourth Round
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Quarterfinals
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Semifinals
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Final
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Statistics
(Statistics to be updated as the tournament progresses)
| Category | Sinner (2026) | Tournament Average |
| Aces | 0 | – |
| Double Faults | 0 | – |
| First Serve % | 0% | – |
| Win % on 1st Serve | 0% | – |
| Break Points Converted | 0/0 | – |
| Total Points Won | 0 | – |
