via Graphic Plus — From January 12 to February 1, the Australian Open 2026 will unfold on the outdoor hard courts of Melbourne Park.
The world’s elite tennis players will compete for the sport’s most coveted trophies and a share of a record-breaking total prize pool of $75 million. 1xBET spotlights the tournament’s leading contenders.
Australian Open 2026 favorites
At the beginning of 2026, the ATP and WTA top-five rankings stand as follows.
ATP
- Carlos Alcaraz – 12,050 points
- Jannik Sinner – 11,500
- Alexander Zverev – 5,105
- Novak Djokovic – 4,780
- Alex de Minaur – 4,080
WTA
- Aryna Sabalenka – 10,490 points
- Iga Swiatek – 8,178
- Coco Gauff – 6,371
- Amanda Anisimova – 6,293
- Elena Rybakina – 5,850
Singles competition at the Australian Open begins from the round of 128. The men’s and women’s champions will each earn 2,000 ranking points and take home nearly $3 million in prize money. As a result, a possible swap in the ATP top-five between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner remains a realistic scenario. Aryna Sabalenka, meanwhile, is guaranteed to retain the world No. 1 ranking regardless of the tournament outcome.
Australian Open 2026 long-term bets: women’s singles
According to 1xBet experts, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek enter the women’s draw as the clear front-runners.
Aryna Sabalenka – odds 2.91
In 2025, Sabalenka came within a match of capturing a third consecutive Australian Open title but suffered a stunning final-round defeat to Madison Keys (3–6, 6–2, 5–7). It is obvious that in 2026, the Belarusian arrives at Melbourne Park with a singular objective of reclaiming the crown.
Iga Swiatek – odds 5.10
A four-time Roland Garros champion, Iga Swiatek has long carried the moniker “Queen of Clay.” At the Australian Open, however, the Polish star has never advanced beyond the semifinals. Will the ambitious athlete prove that hard courts are the surface of true champions?
Australian Open 2026 long-term bets: men’s singles
On the men’s side, the hierarchy of title contenders appears even more clearly defined.
Jannik Sinner – odds 1.90
Sinner enters the tournament as the reigning Australian Open champion, having won the last two editions. In 2025, the Italian claimed two of the four Grand Slam titles. In the summer, the former ATP world No. 1 conquered his maiden Wimbledon crown. He has also lifted the ATP Finals trophy in two consecutive seasons.
Carlos Alcaraz – odds 2.45
In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz once again split the Grand Slam titles with Jannik Sinner, triumphing at Roland Garros and the US Open. The Australian Open remains the only major missing from the ATP ranking leader’s collection. Given the current duopoly in men’s tennis, Alcaraz is unlikely to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam by winning all four majors in a single season.
Novak Djokovic – odds 11.5
Novak Djokovic is the most decorated player in Australian Open history, with 10 titles to his name. The Serbian icon returns to Melbourne aiming to become a 25-time Grand Slam champion. A potential triumph for Nole is priced at odds of 11.5.
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