Australian Open 2026 Qualifying Draw Unveiled as Road to Main Draw Begins in Melbourne
Qualifying for the Australian Open begins January 12 with 128-player fields in both men’s and women’s events vying for sixteen main draw spots each
Qualifying for the 2026 Australian Open has been set, kicking off the first competitive phase of the season’s opening Grand Slam at Melbourne Park.
The qualifying competition runs from Monday, January 12 through Thursday, January 15, with both men’s and women’s fields featuring 128 players each competing for sixteen coveted spots in the singles main draws.
Players must win three successive matches in their respective qualifying brackets to secure a place in the 128-player main singles events, which start on Sunday, January 18.
The qualifying draws are filled with a blend of emerging talents, seasoned tour players and local favourites, underscoring the depth of competition.
The entry lists reflect global participation, with international athletes travelling to Melbourne to contest a range of matches across four days.
Once the qualifiers conclude, the full main draw will be finalised, incorporating direct acceptances, qualifiers and wildcard entries.
For tennis fans, the qualifying rounds provide an early glimpse of players on the cusp of breakthrough performances ahead of the main Grand Slam action.
The sixteen qualifiers in each event will join a field that includes the world’s top-ranked stars, completing the draw just days before play begins in earnest at the Australian Open’s main tournament.
The qualifying competition runs from Monday, January 12 through Thursday, January 15, with both men’s and women’s fields featuring 128 players each competing for sixteen coveted spots in the singles main draws.
Players must win three successive matches in their respective qualifying brackets to secure a place in the 128-player main singles events, which start on Sunday, January 18.
The qualifying draws are filled with a blend of emerging talents, seasoned tour players and local favourites, underscoring the depth of competition.
The entry lists reflect global participation, with international athletes travelling to Melbourne to contest a range of matches across four days.
Once the qualifiers conclude, the full main draw will be finalised, incorporating direct acceptances, qualifiers and wildcard entries.
For tennis fans, the qualifying rounds provide an early glimpse of players on the cusp of breakthrough performances ahead of the main Grand Slam action.
The sixteen qualifiers in each event will join a field that includes the world’s top-ranked stars, completing the draw just days before play begins in earnest at the Australian Open’s main tournament.
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