The Australian Open 2026 rolls into its third day at Melbourne Park. Excitement builds as first-round matches conclude. All eyes focus on defending women's champion Madison Keys. She begins her title defense today. Two-time men's champion Jannik Sinner also launches his campaign. He aims for a remarkable third consecutive Melbourne title.
Star-Studded Lineup Takes Center Stage
Several marquee names feature in today's action. Naomi Osaka makes a highly anticipated return. Elena Rybakina, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz also compete. Stefanos Tsitsipas joins the fray. Australian fans cheer for local talents Maya Joint and Maddison Inglis. The schedule promises thrilling tennis across multiple courts.
Rod Laver Arena Highlights
Rod Laver Arena hosts key matches early. Madison Keys faces Oleksandra Oliynykova at 6:00 AM IST. Ben Shelton meets Ugo Humbert not before 8:00 AM IST. Jannik Sinner plays Hugo Gaston at 1:30 PM IST. Naomi Osaka battles Antonia Ruzic later in the day.
Margaret Court Arena Action
Margaret Court Arena features Lorenzo Musetti against Raphael Collignon at 6:00 AM IST. Elena Rybakina takes on Kaja Juvan. Katie Boulter faces Belinda Bencic at 1:30 PM IST. Stefanos Tsitsipas plays Shintaro Mochizuki.
John Cain Arena Schedule
John Cain Arena starts with Maya Joint versus Tereza Valentova at 5:30 AM IST. Karen Khachanov plays Alex Michelsen. Taylor Fritz meets Valentin Royer at 11:30 AM IST. Maddison Inglis faces Kimberly Birrell in an all-Australian clash.
Other Court Matchups
Kia Arena sees Zhang Shuai against Taylah Preston at 5:30 AM IST. Karolína Plíšková meets Sloane Stephens. Gael Monfils and Grigor Dimitrov also feature there.
1573 Arena hosts Cristian Garin versus Luciano Darderi at 5:30 AM IST. Joao Fonseca plays Eliot Spizzirri. Jelena Ostapenko and Liudmila Samsonova have their matches.
ANZ Arena features Leylah Fernandez against Janice Tjen at 5:30 AM IST. Christopher O'Connell meets Nishesh Basavareddy. Hubert Hurkacz plays Zizou Bergs.
Courts 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14 hold numerous other first-round contests. These include matches for Ashlyn Krueger, Jakub Mensik, Xinyu Wang, Lorenzo Sonego, and Tallon Griekspoor.
Players to Watch Closely Today
Madison Keys opens her title defense against Oleksandra Oliynykova. She aims to repeat her 2025 triumph on Rod Laver Arena.
Jannik Sinner faces Hugo Gaston. He looks to extend his dominant run at Melbourne Park.
Naomi Osaka takes on Antonia Ruzic. Her return match generates significant buzz.
Other standout players include Elena Rybakina and Belinda Bencic. Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Stefanos Tsitsipas also draw attention. Australian supporters watch Maya Joint and Maddison Inglis with hope.
Live Streaming Details for Fans
In the United States, ESPN and ESPN2 broadcast the Australian Open nationally. Live streaming coverage is available through ESPN Unlimited, ESPN+, and Fubo.
In India, Sony Sports Network airs matches live. This includes Sony Ten 1, 2, 3, 4 and their HD channels. The SonyLIV app provides live streaming for viewers.
Day 3 at the Australian Open 2026 promises intense competition. Fans worldwide tune in to see if champions can advance and new stars emerge.
