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- Women’s singles — latest results and who advances
- Men’s singles — results, seeds and the road to semis
- Australian competitors — schedules, results and who impressed
- Daily viewing guide — key courts and session picks
- Scoreboard snapshots — selected match details
- Australian Open resources — where to find draws, prize info and watching options
- What to watch next — players and potential matchups
- Complete list of Australians at the tournament
The Australian summer delivered another week of high drama and surprising turns as the 2026 Australian Open moved into the business end. From upsets on Rod Laver Arena to hometown hopes on outer courts, this running guide breaks down the key results, upcoming fixtures and how Australian players fared, with fast-read tables and clear schedules so you don’t miss a moment.
Women’s singles — latest results and who advances
Top seeds largely held early, but a handful of standout performances shifted the draw. Below are the defining matches through the quarter-finals and the scheduled sessions to watch next.
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Quarter-finals (Jan 27–28): outcomes and upcoming ties
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Fixture | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | 11:30 AM | [1] Aryna Sabalenka vs. [29] Iva Jovic | 6-3 6-0 — Sabalenka into semis |
| Jan 27 | 7:00 PM | [3] Coco Gauff vs. [12] Elina Svitolina | 6-1 6-2 — Gauff advances |
| Jan 28 | 11:30 AM | [5] Elena Rybakina vs. [2] Iga Swiatek | 7-5 6-1 — Rybakina upsets Swiatek |
| Jan 28 | 1:00 PM* | [6] Jessica Pegula vs. [4] Amanda Anisimova | Scheduled |
Round 4 highlights (Jan 25–26)
- Jan 26 — Jessica Pegula beat Madison Keys 6-3 6-4.
- Jan 26 — Iga Swiatek defeated qualifier Maddison Inglis 6-0 6-3.
- Jan 25 — Elina Svitolina’s steady run continued with a win over Mirra Andreeva.
Notable earlier results and shock moments
- Maddison Inglis (AUS) produced a major upset earlier in the event but later fell to Swiatek.
- Naomi Osaka withdrew before her Round 3 match, handing qualification progress to her opponent.
- Elena Rybakina found top form late, taking out Elise Mertens and then Swiatek.
Men’s singles — results, seeds and the road to semis
The men’s draw mixed veteran returns with youthful breakthroughs. Key seeded players moved through to the last eight, while a few surprises kept fans on edge.
Quarter-finals snapshot (Jan 27–28)
| Date | Time (AEDT) | Fixture | Score / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | 1:30 PM* | [3] Alexander Zverev vs. [25] Learner Tien | 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 7-6(3) — Zverev wins |
| Jan 27 | 8:30 PM* | [1] Carlos Alcaraz vs. [6] Alex de Minaur | 7-5 6-2 6-1 — Alcaraz through |
| Jan 28 | 2:30 PM* | [5] Lorenzo Musetti vs. [4] Novak Djokovic | Scheduled |
| Jan 28 | 7:00 PM | [8] Ben Shelton vs. [2] Jannik Sinner | Scheduled |
Round 4 and standout matches (Jan 25–26)
- Jan 26 — Lorenzo Musetti beat Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-2 7-5 6-4.
- Jan 26 — Ben Shelton overcame Casper Ruud in four sets to reach the quarters.
- Novak Djokovic advanced after a walkover against Jakub Mensik earlier in the round.
Early-round shocks and five-set thrillers
- Tomas Machac fell in a five-set classic to Musetti in Round 3.
- Stan Wawrinka and other veterans pushed through tight matches on show courts.
- Emerging qualifier Eliot Spizzirri forced big-name tests before bowing out to Jannik Sinner.
Australian competitors — schedules, results and who impressed
Local players provided memorable moments both in singles and across the show courts. The following section summarizes each Australian’s path and standout match.
Men — progress and exits
- Alex de Minaur (6) — reached quarter-finals; lost to Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 6-2 6-1.
- Alexei Popyrin — tough five-set loss in Round 1 to Alexandre Muller.
- James Duckworth (WC) — pushed to Round 2 before falling to Jannik Sinner.
- Rinky Hijikata (WC) — made the second round, defeating higher-ranked opponents along the way.
- Dane Sweeny (Q) and Jason Kubler (Q) — both reached main-draw victories before exiting.
Women — home names and outcomes
- Maddison Inglis (Q) — a crowd favorite; reached Round 4 before meeting Iga Swiatek.
- Priscilla Hon (WC) — showed grit, retiring late in a Round 1 contest after a hard-fought match.
- Talia Gibson (WC) — upset wins on the schedule but exited in Round 2.
- Ajla Tomljanovic — took the second-round match to late stages but fell to Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
- Taylah Preston (WC) — battled through qualifying into the main draw and won a set in her matches.
Daily viewing guide — key courts and session picks
Want to follow the can’t-miss matches? Here’s a compact guide to sessions that mattered most for fans and broadcasters.
Prime sessions on Rod Laver Arena
- Day sessions (11:30 AM): typically featured top seeds and predictable scheduling.
- Evening sessions (7:00–9:30 PM): reserved for marquee matchups and big-name returns.
- Tip: quarter-final evenings often set the tone for semi-final previews.
Where the surprises happened
- Margaret Court and John Cain arenas produced multiple upset results.
- Outer courts (ANZ, KIA, 1573) saw rising stars and qualifiers steal headlines.
Scoreboard snapshots — selected match details
This segment lists concise scorelines for important fixtures across rounds, arranged by round not court.
Women’s selected scorelines
| Round | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| QF | Elena Rybakina v Iga Swiatek | 7-5 6-1 |
| R4 | Jessica Pegula v Madison Keys | 6-3 6-4 |
| R3 | Naomi Osaka v Maddison Inglis | Walkover |
| R2 | Linda Noskova v Taylah Preston | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |
Men’s selected scorelines
| Round | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| QF | Alexander Zverev v Learner Tien | 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 7-6(3) |
| R4 | Lorenzo Musetti v Taylor Fritz | 6-2 7-5 6-4 |
| R3 | Carlos Alcaraz v Corentin Moutet | 6-2 6-4 6-1 |
| R2 | Novak Djokovic v Francesco Maestrelli | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
Australian Open resources — where to find draws, prize info and watching options
If you need more detail, these quick links and references make it easy to dig deeper.
- Prize money breakdown — official tournament resources list payouts by round.
- How to watch — broadcast schedules vary by region; major networks and streaming platforms carry session coverage.
- Daily crowd figures — attendance data released by tournament organizers.
- Full draw and seed lists — bracket PDFs and live draw pages show match order and progression.
- Wildcards and qualifiers — lists of players who reached the main draw via wildcards or qualifying events.
What to watch next — players and potential matchups
As the tournament approaches the semis, a handful of storylines are worth following.
- Rybakina vs Pegula/Anisimova — Rybakina’s form suggests danger for any opponent.
- Alcaraz — the top seed remains the player to beat on the men’s side.
- Local interest — Alex de Minaur gave the home crowd a late show before exiting in the quarters.
- Qualifiers — a few qualifiers forced big names into long matches earlier in the fortnight.
Complete list of Australians at the tournament
Below is a concise roster of Australian entrants with short results for quick reference.
Men
- Alex de Minaur (6) — quarter-finalist.
- Alexei Popyrin — early exit in five sets.
- Adam Walton — first-round appearance against Alcaraz.
- James Duckworth (WC) — reached Round 2.
- Rinky Hijikata (WC) — made Round 2.
- Jordan Thompson (WC) — pushed to second round.
- Dane Sweeny (Q) — won in Round 1, lost in Round 2.
- Jason Kubler (Q) — competed in main draw.
Women
- Maddison Inglis (Q) — reached Round 4 then faced Swiatek.
- Taylah Preston (WC) — made it through qualifying; competitive result in Round 2.
- Priscilla Hon (WC) — featured in early rounds before defeat.
- Talia Gibson (WC) — won matches on outer courts, exited in Round 2.
- Ajla Tomljanovic — a second-round appearance, competitive matches.
