The Australian Open 2026 is underway.
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Roger Federer stole the show at the Australian Open’s opening. The 44-year-old retired legend teamed with Andre Agassi and Ash Barty for a record-breaking exhibition doubles match against Lleyton Hewitt and Pat Rafter on Saturday night. Federer dazzled with elegant shots, recreated his iconic ball kid catch alongside now-grown Dylan Alcott, and shared a warm embrace with Novak Djokovic courtside while his four kids watched from the stands. The night ended with fireworks and a heartfelt tribute, setting a nostalgic tone as the main Australian Open draw begins January 18 with Jannik Sinner as favorite and Djokovic eyeing an 11th title.
Alcaraz split with his coach of 7 years (Juan Carlos Ferrero) in December.
If Alcaraz pulls off a win at this Australian Open in spite of that, he will become the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam*. (Don Budge from the USA was 22 years, 357 days when he won the 1938 French Championships to complete his Career Grand Slam).
*Winning the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
[Still image from highlights of the match at ausopen.com]