Australian Open Titles Predicted for Sinner and Anisimova Amid Tough Draws for British Players

As the 2026 Australian Open approaches, Sky Sports Tennis' Gigi Salmon shares her insights on the upcoming tournament, including her predictions for the titles and an analysis of the draws for British players. Recently, amateur Jordan Smith made headlines by winning a life-changing cheque for A$1m in the one-point slam, defeating defending champion Jannik Sinner and two-time slam finalist Amanda Anisimova along the way. The Grand Slams continue to innovate, introducing events like the revamped mixed doubles and the one-point slam to attract more participants and spectators. With the main draw set to begin, players like Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek are gearing up for the competition. Djokovic is chasing his 11th Australian Open title and a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, while Sabalenka is looking to build on her US Open win in 2025. The women's event is expected to be highly competitive, with 11 Grand Slam champions, including five previous Australian Open winners, vying for the top prize. British players, including Emma Raducanu, Sonay Kartal, and Cam Norrie, will face tough draws, but the increased prize money, with singles winners receiving A$4,150,000, makes the competition even more enticing. With the season underway, the Sky Sports Tennis team will provide coverage of the event, including predictions for the ATP and WTA top 8s. Salmon's prediction for the champions remains unchanged since December: Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova are expected to claim the titles.