Australian Open 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Live Streaming
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The 2026 Australian Open is live from Melbourne Park between January 12 and February 1, with the world's best male and female tennis stars set to battle it out for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Jannik Sinner will be aiming to secure a third straight Australian Open title, with main rival Carlos Alcaraz looking to win a maiden title at Melbourne Park and complete a Career Grand Slam. Meanwhile, Madison Keys is the defending women's champion after an incredible run to the title last year, with the likes of Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina the other leading contenders for the crown.
Our team of tennis experts at Bets.com.au provides betting tips, match previews and live streaming guides for the 2026 Australian Open.
Our best bets are available throughout the tournament for all key matches, along with Australian Open futures bets and predictions. You can also check out our list of the best Australian Open betting sites to see the best bookmakers to wager with during the tournament.
Australian Open 2026 Outright Winner Tips - Who Will win the Australian Open?
Odds from Elitebet. Correct from 16/1/26.
Daniil Medvedev (0.25 Units)🏆 Australian Open Winner 🏆$26 - BET HERE
Aryna Sabalenka (3 Units)🏆 Australian Open Winner 🏆$2.88 - Bet Here
Daniil Medvedev (0.25 Units)🏆 Australian Open Winner 🏆$26 - BET HERE
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Odds from Picklebet. Correct from 16/1/26.
Aryna Sabalenka (3 Units)🏆 Australian Open Winner 🏆$2.88 - Bet Here
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Odds from Ladbrokes. Correct from 16/1/26.
Odds from Betr. Correct from 16/1/26.
Australian Open Bet Of The Day
Our resident tennis expert will provide his best bet for each day of the 2025 Australian Open, from the opening round all the way until the final weekend.
Make sure to check out our Tennis Bet Of The Day page for daily Australian Open best bets.
Make sure to check out our Tennis Bet Of The Day page for daily Australian Open best bets.
Australian Open Multi Tips
There's nothing Aussies love more than a sneaky multi and the Australian Open - especially the first few rounds - provide punters with plenty of value.
Our tennis expert scans the Order of Play each day for the best Australian Open multi tips and will release them daily before play begins at 11.00am AEDT.
Click the following link for all of our latest Australian Open multi tips.
2026 Men's Australian Open Winner Odds
Unsurprisingly, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the two overwhelming favourites for the men's singles title.
Odds from Betr. Correct from 13/1/26.
All other players are in double-digit odds, including 10-time champion Novak Djokovic.
| Australian Open 2026 Winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | $1.90 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | $2.50 |
| Novak Djokovic | $11 |
| Alexander Zverev | $13 |
| Daniil Medvedev | $17 |
| Taylor Fritz | $26 |
| Joao Fonseca | $34 |
| Alex de Minaur | $41 |
| Ben Shelton | $41 |
| Felix Auger-Aliassime | $41 |
| Alexander Bublik | $41 |
| Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | $51 |
| Jakub Mensik | $67 |
| Andrey Rublev | $67 |
| All Others | $81+ |
2026 Women's Australian Open Betting Odds
Aryna Sabalenka is the favourite to win a third Australian Open title, ahead of Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina.
Odds from Betr. Correct from 13/1/26.
Defending champion Madison Keys is also in the mix.
| Australian Open Winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | $3.00 |
| Iga Swiatek | $5.00 |
| Elena Rybakina | $8.00 |
| Coco Gauff | $8.00 |
| Madison Keys | $9.00 |
| Mirra Andreeva | $9.00 |
| Amanda Anisimova | $9.50 |
| Naomi Osaka | $15 |
| Karolina Muchova | $26 |
| Marta Kostyuk | $31 |
| Jessica Pegula | $34 |
| Victoria Mboko | $34 |
| All Others | $41+ |
Best Australian Open Bookmakers
Every top bookmaker will be offering odds on the 2026 Australian Open.
All leading bookies will give punters the chance to bet on every match at the Australian Open, with most also offering odds on the outright winner of the tournament.
There's even more exotic futures options at some bookmakers, such as who will emerge from each quarter and also player performance markets, where you can bet on which round you think certain players will reach and be eliminated in.
Punters have the chance to bet on various markets at the Australian Open, including individual H2H match winners, along events within a match - such as total games, games handicaps, set betting, correct set scores and more.
Check out our reviews of each bookmaker to see who fits your needs.
Australian Open Live Streaming
Tennis fans have the chance to watch and bet on every match at the 2026 Australian Open.
Online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers a comprehensive live streaming service, which broadcasts Grand Slam tennis all year - including the Australian Open.
Bet365 have made it easy to switch between live-action and betting markets with funded sports betting account and an internet connection.
To watch and bet on the Australian Open, simply follow this link: bet365 > Tennis > Australian Open
Geo-restrictions apply, you'll need a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to gain access.
To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Note, under Australian law, Live Streaming on bet365 is exempt from Parts 3 and 4 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018.
You can check out the latest live streams from the Australian Open below.
Australian Open Live Streams
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- Event
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2026/07/01
07:00:00
AM Tennis Keegan Smith vs Henri Squire
Challenger Brasov
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2026/07/01
07:00:00
AM Tennis Lautaro Midon vs Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg
Challenger Brasov
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2026/07/01
07:00:00
AM Tennis Andrej Nedic vs Franco Roncadelli
Challenger Brasov
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2026/07/01
07:00:00
AM Tennis Maks Kasnikowski vs Andres Santamarta Roig
Challenger Brasov
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2026/07/01
07:30:00
AM Tennis Kacper Szymkowiak vs Stefan Micov
M25 Skopje
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2026/07/01
07:30:00
AM Tennis Valentino Conte vs Kristijan Janev
M25 Skopje
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2026/07/01
07:30:00
AM Tennis Sebastian Sorger vs Roman Postolka
M25 Skopje
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2026/07/01
07:30:00
AM Tennis Francisco Tomas Geschwind vs Yanaki Milev
M25 Skopje
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Daniel Rincon vs Mathys Erhard
Challenger Milan
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Brancaccio/Passaro vs Kravchenko/Sanchez Quilez
Challenger Milan MD
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Ruehl/Veldheer vs Marrero Curbelo/Perez
Challenger Milan MD
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Michel Hopp vs Federico Iannaccone
M25 Marburg
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Ricca/Zormann vs Pujol Navarro/Vega Hernandez
Challenger Milan MD
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Khumoyun Sultanov vs Jim Hendrikx
M25 Marburg
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Vittoria Paganetti vs Lia Karatancheva
W35 Amstelveen
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Zhibek Kulambayeva vs Tilwith Di Girolami
W35 Amstelveen
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Nina Radovanovic vs Tea Nikcevic
W15 Kursumlijska Banja
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Leonardo Rossi vs Arian Barbic
M25 Marburg
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Antonia Stoyanov vs Iva Primorac Pavicic
W35 Amstelveen
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2026/07/01
08:00:00
AM Tennis Alina Granwehr vs Camilla Gennaro
W35 Aix-les-Bains
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Australian Open Overview
- Established: 1905
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Park
- Category: Grand Slam
- Draw: 128 Singles; 64 Doubles
- Surface: Hardcourt (outdoors)
- Prize Money: AUD$96,500,000 (2025)
- Most Men's Singles Titles: Novak Djokovic (10)
- Most Women's Singles Titles: Margaret Court (11)
- Defending Men's Singles Champion: Jannik Sinner
- Defending Women's Singles Champion: Madison Keys
First established back in 1905 as the Australasian Championships, the Australian Open has transformed into one of the biggest tennis tournaments of the year, with the world's best players converging on Melbourne in a bid to capture a prestigious Grand Slam title.
The Australian Open was played on grass until 1987, where it was replaced by different types of hardcourt at the Melbourne Park tennis centre. Since 2020, the tournament has been played on blue GreenSet surface.
A total of 128 players compete in the main draw of the men's and women's singles, while doubles, mixed doubles, juniors and wheelchair tournaments also feature over the course of the fortnight.
Novak Djokovic has won a record 10 Australian Open singles titles, including claiming three straight on two occasions between 2011-13 and 2019-21.
On the women's side, Serena Williams has won the most singles titles in the Open Era with seven.
Jannik Sinner is the defending champion in the men's singles after beating Alexander Zverev in straight sets in the 2025 final, while Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title in 2025, edging out Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-6 7-5.
Australian Open 2026 Seeds & Entry List
Men's Seeds
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | ESP |
| 2 | Jannik Sinner | ITA |
| 3 | Alexander Zverev | GER |
| 4 | Novak Djokovic | SRB |
| 5 | Lorenzo Musetti | ITA |
| 6 | Alex de Minaur | AUS |
| 7 | Félix Auger-Aliassime | CAN |
| 8 | Ben Shelton | USA |
| 9 | Taylor Fritz | USA |
| 10 | Alexander Bublik | KAZ |
| 11 | Daniil Medvedev | RUS |
| 12 | Casper Ruud | NOR |
| 13 | Andrey Rublev | RUS |
| 14 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | ESP |
| 15 | Karen Khachanov | RUS |
| 16 | Jakub Mensik | CZE |
| 17 | Jiří Lehečka | CZE |
| 18 | Francisco Cerúndolo | ARG |
| 19 | Tommy Paul | USA |
| 20 | Flavio Cobolli | ITA |
| 21 | Denis Shapovalov | CAN |
| 22 | Luciano Darderi | ITA |
| 23 | Tallon Griekspoor | NED |
| 24 | Arthur Rinderknech | FRA |
| 25 | Learner Tien | USA |
| 26 | Cameron Norrie | GBR |
| 27 | Brandon Nakashima | USA |
| 28 | João Fonseca | BRA |
| 29 | Frances Tiafoe | USA |
| 30 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | GRE |
| 31 | Valentin Vacherot | MON |
| 32 | Corentin Moutet | FRA |
Women's Seeds
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | BLR |
| 2 | Iga Świątek | POL |
| 3 | Coco Gauff | USA |
| 4 | Amanda Anisimova | USA |
| 5 | Elena Rybakina | KAZ |
| 6 | Jessica Pegula | USA |
| 7 | Jasmine Paolini | ITA |
| 8 | Mirra Andreeva | RUS |
| 9 | Madison Keys | USA |
| 10 | Belinda Bencic | SUI |
| 11 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | RUS |
| 12 | Elina Svitolina | UKR |
| 13 | Linda Nosková | CZE |
| 14 | Clara Tauson | DEN |
| 15 | Emma Navarro | USA |
| 16 | Naomi Osaka | JPN |
| 17 | Victoria Mboko | CAN |
| 18 | Liudmila Samsonova | RUS |
| 19 | Karolína Muchová | CZE |
| 20 | Marta Kostyuk | UKR |
| 21 | Elise Mertens | BEL |
| 22 | Leylah Fernández | CAN |
| 23 | Diana Shnaider | RUS |
| 24 | Jelena Ostapenko | LAT |
| 25 | Paula Badosa | ESP |
| 26 | Dayana Yastremska | UKR |
| 27 | Sofia Kenin | USA |
| 28 | Emma Raducanu | GBR |
| 29 | Iva Jovic | USA |
| 30 | Maya Joint | AUS |
| 31 | Anna Kalinskaya | RUS |
| 32 | Markéta Vondroušová | CZE |
Australian Open 2026 Schedule
The 2026 Australian Open takes place over the course of three weeks, beginning with qualifying on January 12, the main draw on January 18 and ending with the women's and men's singles finals on January 31 and February 1 respectively.
You can check out the full schedule in the table below.
| Day | Date | Events |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday January 12 | Qualifying |
| 2 | Tuesday January 13 | Qualifying |
| 3 | Wednesday January 14 | Qualifying |
| 4 | Thursday January 15 | Qualifying |
| 5 | Friday January 16 | |
| 6 | Saturday January 17 | |
| 7 | Sunday January 18 | |
| 8 | Monday January 19 | |
| 9 | Tuesday January 20 | |
| 10 | Wednesday January 21 | |
| 11 | Thursday January 22 | |
| 12 | Friday January 23 | |
| 13 | Saturday January 24 | Third Round Matrches |
| 14 | Sunday January 25 | Round of 16 |
| 15 | Monday January 26 | Round of 16 |
| 16 | Tuesday January 27 | Quarter Finals |
| 17 | Wednesday January 28 | |
| 18 | Thursday January 29 | |
| 19 | Friday January 30 | |
| 20 | Saturday January 21 | Women's Final |
| 21 | Saturday February 1 | Men's Final |
Australian Open Tennis Betting Markets
There's various ways punters can bet on the Australian Open and we've outlined the many markets on offer below:
Outright Betting Markets
- Tournament Winner (Men’s & Women’s Singles; Doubles)
- To Reach the Final
- To Reach the Quarter-Finals / Semi-Finals
Match Betting Markets
- Head-to-Head (Match Winner)
- Set Betting
- Correct Score After Two Sets
- Total Games (Over/Under)
- Total Sets
- Game Handicap
- Set Handicap
- First Set Winner
- First Game Winner
In-Play / Live Markets
- Next Game Winner
- Next Point Winner
- Break of Serve
- Race to Games
- Tie-Break Markets
Player Props & Specials
- Aces Markets
- Double Faults
- Player Total Games
- To Win From Behind
Tournament Specials
- Nationality of Winner
- Winning Quarter of Draw
- Player to Win Without Dropping a Set
Australian Player Specials
- How far will de Minaur, Kyrgios, Joint, etc. go?
Australian Open Social Media
Latest Australian Open News
The official Australian Open website is the best place to receive all your AO 2026 news, including match reports, player interviews, highlights, statistics, schedule, order of play, results and more.
Australian Open Tennis FAQs
When is the 2026 Australian Open?
The Australian Open starts with qualifying on Monday January 12 and runs for three weeks, concluding on Sunday February 1. Main draw action begins on Sunday January 18.
Where is the Australian Open played?
The Australian Open is played every year at Melbourne Park, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.
What surface is the Australian Open played on?
The Australian Open is played on hardcourt, one of only two grand slam majors to play on the surface.
How much does the winner of the Australian Open get?
The winner of both the men's and women's Australian Open pocket $AUD 3.5 million.
How can I live stream the 2026 Australian Open?
Visit our live streaming hub to get all the information on how you can watch the Australian Open alongside the other three major tournaments.
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