Australian Open 2026 Day 3: The 2026 Australian Open continues on Day 3 with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys entering the fray for their first-round matches at Melbourne Park. Top seeds from both the men’s and women’s draws will compete on Tuesday in the tournament, which takes place from January 18 to February 1.
Australian Open 2026 Day 3 Schedule
Day 3, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, features the completion of first-round matches. Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner plays Hugo Gaston on Rod Laver Arena not before 1:30 PM IST. Defending women’s champion Madison Keys opens play on the same court at 6:00 AM IST against Oleksandra Oliynykova. Other key matches include Ben Shelton vs. Ugo Humbert and Elena Rybakina vs. Kaja Juvan.
How Many Matches Are Played in the Tournament?
The Australian Open is a massive sporting event with over 1090 total matches. The main draw singles tournaments each feature 127 matches. The full breakdown includes:
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Men’s Singles: 127 matches
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Women’s Singles: 127 matches
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Men’s Doubles: 63 matches
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Women’s Doubles: 63 matches
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Mixed Doubles: 31 matches
The official two-week total of roughly 1098 matches includes wheelchair events, junior contests, and qualifying rounds; these are not included in this count.
When & Where to Watch Australian Open 2026 Day 3 Stream
| Country/Region | Local Start Time (Approx. Daily Day Session) | TV Channel(s) | Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (Melbourne AEDT) | 11:00 AM AEDT | Channel 9, 9Gem | 9Now, Stan Sport |
| India (IST) | 5:30 AM IST | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | 12:00 AM GMT | TNT Sports, Eurosport 1 & 2 | Discovery+ |
| United States (ET) | 7:00 PM ET (Previous Evening) | ESPN, ESPN2, Tennis Channel | ESPN Unlimited, Fubo |
| Canada (ET) | 7:00 PM ET (Previous Evening) | TSN, RDS (French) | TSN Plus, RDS app |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 1:00 PM NZDT | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Europe (CET) | 1:00 AM CET | Eurosport | Discovery+, HBO Max |
| China (CST) | 8:00 AM CST | CCTV, GreatSports Media | MIGU, iQiyi |
| Japan (JST) | 9:00 AM JST | WOWOW | WOWOW app |
| Middle East (GST) | 4:00 AM GST | beIN Sports | beIN Sports app |
| Germany (CET) | 1:00 AM CET | Sky Deutschland | Sky Ticket / Sky X |
| Italy (CET) | 1:00 AM CET | Sky Italia, SuperTennis | Sky Go / Now TV |
| France (CET) | 1:00 AM CET | Eurosport | Eurosport app |
| Spain (CET) | 1:00 AM CET | Telefonica / Movistar | Movistar+ |
| Latin America (ART) | 9:00 PM ART (Previous Evening) | ESPN International | ESPN app / Star+ |
| Philippines (PHT) | 8:00 AM PHT | SPOTV | SPOTV NOW |
| Hong Kong (HKT) | 8:00 AM HKT | PCCW | Now TV |
Australian Open 2026 Full Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Australian Open runs from Sunday, January 18 to Sunday, February 1. Daily play in India typically begins around 5:30 AM IST, with the final match starting at 2:40 PM IST. The key schedule for the remainder of the tournament is as follows:
| Date | Round | Stage |
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| Jan 18-20 | First Round | Men’s & Women’s Singles |
| Jan 21-22 | Second Round | Men’s & Women’s Singles |
| Jan 23-24 | Third Round | Men’s & Women’s Singles |
| Jan 25-26 | Fourth Round | Men’s & Women’s Singles |
| Jan 27-28 | Quarterfinals | Men’s & Women’s Singles |
| Jan 29 | Semifinals | Women’s Semifinals |
| Jan 30 | Semifinals | Men’s Semifinals |
| Jan 31 | Final | Women’s Singles Final |
| Feb 1 | Final | Men’s Singles Final |
Who Are the Key Players?
The tournament is held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. The defending champions from 2025 are Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the men’s singles and the USA’s Madison Keys in the women’s singles. Both are in action on Day 3. The event features main draws for singles and doubles, plus qualifying, junior, and wheelchair competitions.Â
