Australian Open 2026: Full Day 1 Schedule Revealed with Alcaraz, Sabalenka Headlining Night Session!

Australian Open organizers unveil packed Day 1 schedule featuring Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev, and French stars in action.

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Arthur Millot

le 17/01/2026 à 17h38

3 min to read

On Sunday night, Carlos Alcaraz will close out the first day in a night session against Australian Adam Walton.

But just before that, Alexander Zverev will officially kick off his tournament against Canadian Gabriel Diallo.

On the women's side, world No. 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face French wildcard Sarah Rakotomanga, who is largely unknown to the general public.

Six French Players on Court

French tennis will also be omnipresent from Sunday, with six representatives in action.

Among them: seeded Corentin Moutet against Australian Schoolkate, Benjamin Bonzi facing Cameron Norrie, and Léolia Jeanjean challenged by Maria Sakkari.

Raducanu, Venus Williams, Tiafoe

Finally, this first day also brings a touch of nostalgia and perfect storytelling for the audience.

Emma Raducanu, still under scrutiny, against Thai player Sawangkaew.

Venus Williams, a living legend, back in the spotlight, and Frances Tiafoe, a self-proclaimed showman, against an Australian supported by the entire stadium.

Full schedule below:

Rod Laver Arena

(Starting at 1:30 AM, French time)

- A. Sasnovich (BLR, Q) - J. Paolini (ITA, 7)

- A. Zverev (GER, 3) - G. Diallo (CAN)

(Starting at 9:00 AM, French time)

- A. Sabalenka (BLR, 1) - T. Rakotomanga (FRA, WC)

- C. Alcaraz (ESP, 1) - A. Walton (AUS)

Margaret Court Arena

(Starting at 1:30 AM, French time)

- M. Sakkari (GRE) - L. Jeanjean (FRA)

- F. Cerundolo (ARG, 18) - Z. Zhang (CHN)

(Starting at 9:00 AM, French time)

- A. Bublik (KAZ, 10) - J. Brooksby (USA)

- M. Sawangkaew (THA) - E. Raducanu (GBR, 28)

John Cain Arena

(Starting at 1:00 AM, French time)

- A. Fery (GBR, Q) - F. Cobolli (ITA, 20)

(Not before 3:30 AM, French time)

- E. Svitolina (UKR, 12) - C. Bucsa (ESP)

(Starting at 7:00 AM, French time)

- F. Tiafoe (USA, 29) - J. Kubler (AUS, Q)

- O. Danilovic (SRB) - V. Williams (USA, WC)

Kia Arena

(Starting at 1:00 AM, French time)

- T. Gibson (AUS, WC) - A. Blinkova (RUS)

- T. Schoolkate (AUS) - C. Moutet (FRA, 32)

(Not before 5:30 AM, French time)

- M. Zheng (USA, Q) - S. Korda (USA)

- A. Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) - Z. Bai (CHN, Q)

1573 Arena

(Starting at 1:00 AM, French time)

- M. Kecmanovic (SRB) - T. Etcheverry (ARG)

- E. Alexandrova (RUS, 11) - Z. Sonmez (TUR, Q)

- B. Bonzi (FRA) - C. Norrie (GBR, 26)

ANZ Arena

(Starting at 1:00 AM, French time)

- D. Yastremska (UKR, 26) - E. Ruse (ROU)

- E. Jacquemot (FRA) - M. Kostyuk (UKR, 20)

- C. Ugo Carabelli (ARG) - M. Fucsovics (HUN)

- S. Lamens (NED) - A. Potapova (AUT)

Court 6

(Starting at 1:00 AM, French time)

- Y. Putintseva (KAZ) - B. Haddad Maia (BRA)

- E. Nava (USA) - K. Jacquet (FRA, WC)

- Y. Hanfmann (GER) - Z. Svajda (USA, Q)

Court 7

(Starting at 4:00 AM, French time)

- P. Kypson (USA, WC) - F. Comesana (ARG)

- P. Kudermetova (UZB) - G. Maristany Zuleta De Reales (ESP, Q)

Court 8

(Starting at 3:00 AM, French time)

- C. McNally (USA) - H. Sakatsume (JPN, Q)

- L. Draxl (CAN, Q) - D. Dzumhur (BIH)

Court 13

(Starting at 4:00 AM, French time)

- H. Baptiste (USA) - M. Vondrousova (CZE, 32)