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The Kooyong Classic returns to Melbourne in January 2026 after a one-year break, bringing exhibition tennis back to the historic Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. Big names and rising stars will play short-format matches over three days, giving fans a preview of form ahead of the Australian swing.
How to watch the Kooyong Classic 2026 on TV and online
Fans in Australia can catch the Kooyong Classic for free. SBS will broadcast the event on its free-to-air channels, including SBS HD.
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If you prefer streaming, matches are available without charge on the SBS On Demand app and website. Coverage includes live matches and replays.
Event dates and venue — where and when it takes place
The Kooyong Classic runs from Tuesday, January 13 through Thursday, January 15, 2026. All play happens at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Kooyong, Melbourne.
Match days: schedules and results
Thursday, January 15 — Day 3 (final day)
- 10:30 AM AEDT — Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) vs. Priscilla Hon (AUS): 3-6, 2-6.
- Followed by — Tristan Schoolkate (AUS) vs. Matteo Berrettini (ITA): 7-5, 6-3.
- Followed by — Yunchaokete Bu (CHN) vs. Alexander Bublik (KAZ): 6-4, 7-6(5).
- Followed by — Flavio Cobolli (ITA) vs. Li Tu (AUS): 6-3, 7-6(4).
Wednesday, January 14 — Day 2 results
- 10:30 AM AEDT — Learner Tien (USA) vs. Marin Cilic (CRO): 7-5, 4-6, 10-7.
- Followed by — Denis Shapovalov (CAN) vs. Jordan Thompson (AUS): 6-7(1), 6-3, 10-8.
- Followed by — Donna Vekic (CRO) vs. Alexandra Eala (PHI): 3-6, 4-6.
- Followed by — Elizabeth Mandlik (USA) vs. Katie Boulter (GBR): 6-4, 7-6(6).
Tuesday, January 13 — Day 1 results
- 10:30 AM AEDT — Donna Vekic (CRO) vs. Priscilla Hon (AUS): 6-7(4), 6-4, 10-4.
- Followed by — Learner Tien (USA) vs. Matteo Berrettini (ITA): 6-2, 6-2.
- Followed by — Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs. Zhizen Zhang (CHN): 6-3, 4-6, 11-9.
- Followed by — Karen Khachanov vs. Frances Tiafoe (USA): 6-4, 6-4.
Star-studded field: who is playing at Kooyong
The 2026 player list mixes household names with up-and-coming talent. Expect big serves and bold shotmaking in short exhibition formats.
Men’s entrants
- Alexander Zverev
- Nick Kyrgios
- Lorenzo Musetti
- Alexander Bublik
- Karen Khachanov
- Frances Tiafoe
- Flavio Cobolli
- Learner Tien
- Matteo Berrettini
- Marin Cilic
- Zhang Zhizen
- Bu Yunchaokete
- Denis Shapovalov
Women’s entrants
- Daniela Hantuchova
- Donna Vekic
- Alexandra Eala
- Priscilla Hon
Format notes and match specifics
- Matches use short-form scoring typical of exhibitions.
- Super tiebreaks decide some final sets.
- All times listed are in AEDT.
