Sabalenka has just been a force in Melbourne, showing why she’s a two-time champion at the event. Entering a sixth consecutive major semifinal, the Belarusian has not lost a set and seems well on her way to a fourth straight trip to the final at the Australian Open.

Men's and women's doubles victors will take home $621,977 (US), an increase of 11.11% from 2025's tournament. Additionally, first-round losers at the 2026 Australian Open will still make $100,965 (US), while a second-round appearance guarantees at least $151,448 (US).

Naturally there’ll be attention on the backstory when Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina meet in the Australian Open women’s semifinals.

The Australian Open has a long history of crowning first-time champions, and this year has the potential to do it again.

Iga Swiatek's pursuit of a career Grand Slam will have to wait another year. The No. 2-ranked women's player couldn't overcome the dominant serve of Elena Rybakina on Tuesday, falling in the quarterfinals at the 2026 Australian Open.