Stan Wawrinka is playing his last season on the ATP Tour in 2026, marking the end of an illustrious career. In an era dominated by the ‘big three’ of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Wawrinka claimed three Grand Slam titles and reached a career-high ranking of third in the world.
The Australian tennis swing is heating up with the last major tournament before the grand slam - the Adelaide International.
Tennis will once again reign in the middle of the Down Under summer with the Australian Open grand slam championships.
Leylah Fernandez will have big plans for her 2026 season on the WTA Tour, which she has already got underway. Fernandez lost her opening match at the Brisbane International, where the 13th seed was beaten by Dayana Yastremska.
Coco Gauff has made a very fine start to her 2026 season, having really impressed for the USA at the United Cup. The USA lost their United Cup semifinal with Poland, but Gauff emerged victorious from her singles clash with Iga Swiatek.
Novak Djokovic, for many, is the greatest tennis player of all time. And, were he to win one more Grand Slam title, that claim would arguably be indisputable.
Andy Murray is one of tennis’ most affable modern-day heroes, and yet is now arguably better known for his golfing endeavours. After all, since the Scotsman retired in 2024, that has been the sole sport we have really seen him play.
Maya Joint has revealed the three players who particularly inspired her when she was growing up. Joint had a breakout season in 2025, climbing from outside the top 100 to a career-high ranking of world number 32.
The Australian Open will see high-profile players even competing before the main draw gets underway. This year will see the Australian Open offer record prize money, as players compete in Melbourne at the first major of the 2026 season.
