Australian Open Schedule: Sinner, Keys, Boulter, and Kartal Take the Court

The Australian Open is set to resume at midnight, featuring British hopefuls Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal, along with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys. The first Grand Slam of the year in Melbourne will be held on the outside courts from midnight and on the show courts from 12:30 am UK and Ireland time, with night sessions commencing at 8 am. Sinner's last official match was over two months ago when he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals title decider, but the Italian is optimistic that having a longer off-season will contribute to his success in Melbourne. Keys had a challenging path to the title last year, overcoming top seeds Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, and has spent the off-season recovering from a viral illness and refining her game. The schedule for the day includes several high-profile matches, such as Rod Laver Arena's 12:30 am matchup between Oleksandra Oliynykova and Madison Keys, and the 8 am match between Jannik Sinner and Hugo Gaston. Other notable matches include those on Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, and KIA Arena, featuring players like Lorenzo Musetti, Elena Rybakina, Katie Boulter, and Belinda Bencic. For the latest Australian Open scores, upcoming matches, and live tennis on Sky Sports, visit the official website or tune in to the Sky Sports app. The Australian Open 2026 will run according to the scheduled dates, with a detailed match schedule available online. Fans can also catch the latest tennis highlights, moments, and interviews, as well as watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW.