The Australian Open 2026 will shape the complexion of the year ahead in elite, global tennis – but who will seize the opportunity?
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Carlos Alcaraz enters the men's singles draw as world No. 1 and top seed and could establish his position at the top should he build on his quarter-final exit last year and Jannik Sinner fail to repeat his triumphant final win.
In the women's game, Aryna Sabalenka is untouchable at the top right now, but a shock early exit would haul her back towards a snarling chasing pack including former No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
There are two British players involved in the seedings this year. Cam Norris is No. 26 in the men's draw, while Emma Raducanu has fought her way to No. 28 in the women's event.
RadioTimes.com brings you the full lists of seeded men's and women's players for the Australian Open 2026.
As the tournament progresses, we will update the seeded lists detailing when each player is eliminated so you can track their progress.
Australian Open 2026 seeded players (Men)
Carlos Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
Lorenzo Musetti
Alex de Minaur
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Ben Shelton
Taylor Fritz
Alexander Bublik
Daniil Medvedev
Casper Ruud
Andrey Rublev
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Karen Khachanov
Jakub Mensik
Jiri Lehecka
Francisco Cerundolo
Tommy Paul
Flavio Cobolli
Denis Shapovalov
Luciano Darderi
Tallon Griekspoor
Arthur Rinderknech
Learner Tien
Cameron Norrie
Brandon Nakashima
Joao Fonseca
Frances Tiafoe
Valentin Vacherot
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Corentin Moutet
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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
