Australian Open 2026: Round of 16 Matchups Revealed
The Australian Open 2026 has officially unveiled the Round of 16 matchups for both the men’s and women’s singles categories. This prestigious event marks the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, taking place in Melbourne Park, with the final scheduled for Sunday, February 1.
Men’s Singles Round of 16
- Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs. Tommy Paul
- Alexander Bublik vs. Álex de Miñaur
- Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerúndolo
- Daniil Medvedev vs. Learner Tien
- Lorenzo Musetti vs. Taylor Fritz
- Jakub Mensik vs. Novak Djokovic (3)
- Ben Shelton vs. Casper Ruud
- Luciano Darderi vs. Jannik Sinner (2)
Jannik Sinner, currently ranked second in the ATP standings, continues his quest for a third consecutive Australian Open title despite a tough match against Eliot Spizzirri in the previous round. Leading the tournament is Carlos Alcaraz, the top-ranked player, who overcame Corentin Moutet. Novak Djokovic, a ten-time champion at this event, advanced comfortably against Botic Van de Zandschulp.
Women’s Singles Round of 16
- Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Victoria Mboko
- Yulia Putinseva vs. Iva Jovic
- Coco Gauff vs. Karolina Muchova
- Elina Svitolina vs. Mirra Andreeva
- Jessica Pegula vs. Madison Keys
- Xinyu Wang vs. Amanda Anisimova
- Elena Rybakina vs. Elise Mertens
- Maddison Inglis vs. Iga Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka, the leading player on the WTA tour, triumphed over Anastasia Potapova to maintain her ambitions for a second successive title. Last year, Sabalenka fell short in the final against Madison Keys, who eliminated Karolina Pliskova in the previous round. This year, Keys aims to defend her championship.
The excitement surrounding the Australian Open is heightened as players prepare to battle for coveted spots in the quarterfinals. Fans can enjoy live coverage exclusively on ESPN and Disney+ Plan Premium.
