January 15, 2026
The main draw for the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles tournament has been completed. Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has learned his possible route to the title, and it promises to be a challenging one.
Medvedev’s Potential Draw at the Australian Open 2026
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First round (Round of 64): Jesper de Jong (Netherlands)
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Second round (Round of 32): Alejandro Tabilo (Chile)
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Third round (Round of 16): Arthur Rinderknech (France)
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Fourth round (Round of 16 / Last 16): Félix Auger-Aliassime (Canada)
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Quarterfinal: Alexander Zverev (Germany)
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Semifinal: Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
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Final: Jannik Sinner (Italy)
If Medvedev manages to go all the way, he could face three of the world’s very best players in the final stages of the tournament — Zverev, Alcaraz, and Sinner — making his potential run one of the toughest possible.
Defending Champion
The reigning Australian Open champion is Jannik Sinner. In last year’s final, the Italian defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets: 6–3, 7–6 (7–4), 6–3.