Former Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka is unsure whether he will receive a wildcard for what would be his final appearance at Melbourne Park before retiring at the end of 2026. The 40-year-old Swiss,

Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to return to the Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.

The Australian Open is rapidly approaching, with stars across the ATP and WTA tours seeking success in Melbourne. Melbourne Park plays host to the hard-court Grand Slam later this month, for which many wildcards have already been handed out.

The two singles champions will each pocket A$4.15 million, up from the A$3.5 million which Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys took home last year.

Australian Open prize money has increased 16% on last year to a record total for the tournament starting Jan. 18. Organizers of the season's first tennis

Tennis fans will welcome Grand Slam action back onto their screens this month. The 2026 Australian Open gets underway in Melbourne on Sunday, January 18. Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are set to

Players at this month's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organisers on Tuesday announcing a 16 percent increase in the total purse to Aus$111.5 million (US$75 million). The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams, 45, has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open, which will make the 45-year-old tennis legend the oldest woman to play in the main draw.