Australian Open 2026 | 04 Feb 2026

Why in News? 

The 2026 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year held in Melbourne, Australia, concluded with Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina crowned as the men’s and women’s singles champions respectively. 

Key Points 

• Men’s Singles Winner: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) won the men’s singles title at the 2026 Australian Open by defeating Novak Djokovic (Serbia) in the final. 
  • Runner-Up: Novak Djokovic (Serbia) finished second after losing to Alcaraz in the final clash. 
• Historic (Men’s): This victory was Alcaraz’s first Australian Open title and his seventh major singles title overall.  
• Women’s Singles Winner: Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) clinched the women’s singles title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus).  
  • Runner-Up: Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) was the runner-up, losing to Rybakina in the championship match. 
• Women’s Achievement: The victory marked Rybakina’s second Grand Slam singles title, her first Australian Open crown, showcasing her ability to triumph over the world No. 1. 
• Venue: The tournament was played on the hard courts of Melbourne Park, attracting top tennis talent from around the world.