Australian Open 2026 - Men’s Singles

[Aabye5]

#TBP

Have a sandwich on Kovacevic

 

[Aabye5]

Tennis.com has Med losing to Sinner in the final. I think this would be a great scenario for tennis.

How will Carlos Alcaraz fare in first major without Ferrero? Breaking down the Australian Open men's draw | Tennis.com

As Sinner goes for a three-peat and Djokovic chases major No. 25, former finalists Medvedev and Zverev find themselves in the same quarter.

www.tennis.com

 

[4UTRMoutet]

Tennis.com has Med losing to Sinner in the final. I think this would be a great scenario for tennis.

How will Carlos Alcaraz fare in first major without Ferrero? Breaking down the Australian Open men's draw | Tennis.com

As Sinner goes for a three-peat and Djokovic chases major No. 25, former finalists Medvedev and Zverev find themselves in the same quarter.

www.tennis.com

Unfortunately Med (despite all his improvements) is extremely unlikely to make it past R16. At this point in time, I think he can only focus on 250s and 500s.

 

[gogo]

I think Diallo can give Zed a run for his money

We can only hope. (And I DO hope!)

 

[BernetExpress]

Shelton looking slow and out of shape in Auckland. Doesn’t look like he worked in improving his game at all during the offseason. I thought he used to be able to hit a flat serve, but he’s just spinning everything. It’s too predictable. Baez just sent him packing as if he were a journeyman clay dog. If I were a fan, I’d be worried about Big Ben in Australia. He’s got a lot of points to defend too. (SF last year)

He’ll be out in round 1

 

[Rattie]

Did anyone catch the Federer vs Ruud practice session? Federer aside from his movement looked good on his strokes. Also looked much fitter than 2 years ago.

He literally can’t run at all and makes no attempt to. I’m not sure why he did this

 

[Terenigma]

Did anyone catch the Federer vs Ruud practice session? Federer aside from his movement looked good on his strokes. Also looked much fitter than 2 years ago.

Just watched it this morning and thought the same! Absolutely nothing wrong with his hitting, He hasn't lost it at all. I also thought he was reading Ruud's serve well too, only aspect that really did look retired was his movement, he got exposed by short balls a bunch and looked slow to react but for a guy who's been retired for 4 years, he looked pretty good! Was nice to see him out there too, he looked like he was having fun

 

[MichaelNadal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012069741150581235

Phew. Lol

 

[ChrisJR3264]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012069741150581235

Phew. Lol

Borrowing sinners stack?

 

[MichaelNadal]

Borrowing sinners stack?

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012079053189128482

 

[ChrisJR3264]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012079053189128482

To be fair hubie had a lot more time to train being out of tennis…
Sinners cure for crappy stamina happened rapidly

 

[Aabye5]

Can Hubie trouble Djokovic if they meet?
Does he have the stuff to reach the semis? Will he get out of a tough first round against Bergs?

 

[roysid]

Did anyone catch the Federer vs Ruud practice session? Federer aside from his movement looked good on his strokes. Also looked much fitter than 2 years ago.

Saw the replay. The crowd went nuts with Roger being around. Insane popularity

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012069741150581235

Phew. Lol

Wow. When did that happen. Credit to him for all his hard work.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Wow. When did that happen. Credit to him for all his hard work.

I want Hubie to win the AO now

 

[Rattie]

I want Hubie to win the AO now

That’s going too far lol

 

[Al Czervik]

Do any of you fine folks have a good PDF download of the draw? This is one reason I wish the AO had IBM running their website. On edit, sorry, I see that Rattie addressed this in his opening post.

 

[Rosstour]

Dreaming of a ShapoSetti SF. Would require Shapo to upset Sinner and Musetti to upset Djoko, but would be soooooo amazing

 

[vwanderaa]

I want Sinner to not be in the final (to make it interesting) but he doesn’t have anyone on his side of the draw…

The tour is in a dire state

 

[smoledman]

FYI, Sincaraz have achieved a combined 10 slams at avg age 23, Fedal won 10 slams(2006 Wimbledon) at avg age 22.

 

[Rosstour]

FYI, Sincaraz have achieved a combined 10 slams at avg age 23, Fedal won 10 slams(2006 Wimbledon) at avg age 22.

What?

 

[smoledman]

What?

My point is they are recreating that dynamic of 2 young dominant champions at the same time.

 

[Rosstour]

My point is they are recreating that dynamic of 2 young dominant champions at the same time.

I see. Though the age gap was significantly larger

 

[Vincent-C]

Go, Fed

 

[robyrolfo]

I don't care what you guys say, Federer looked good. Obviously he wasn't going to give 100% to chase down balls.

Shelton looking slow and out of shape in Auckland. Doesn’t look like he worked in improving his game at all during the offseason. I thought he used to be able to hit a flat serve, but he’s just spinning everything. It’s too predictable. Baez just sent him packing as if he were a journeyman clay dog. If I were a fan, I’d be worried about Big Ben in Australia. He’s got a lot of points to defend too. (SF last year)

As @Rosstour said, he has realized he needs to save his arm, and be smart about using his biggest serves. I wouldn't worry at all.

If Fritz declines a bit, Shelton will be the top American male player this year (unless Paul takes another step forward, which I don't really see).

https://twitter.com/x/status/2011990690126053780

Monfils should know better than to lob his wife like that! I would NEVER lob my GF like that.

 

[Vincent-C]

> If Fritz declines a bit, Shelton will be the top American male player this year

Dear god no

 

[Hitman]

Do any of you fine folks have a good PDF download of the draw? This is one reason I wish the AO had IBM running their website. On edit, sorry, I see that Rattie addressed this in his opening post.

@Rattie is a girl.

 

[Hitman]

Dreaming of a ShapoSetti SF. Would require Shapo to upset Sinner and Musetti to upset Djoko, but would be soooooo amazing

I'd pay to watch that if they are both actually in the type of form we know they can be in.

 

[Vincent-C]

I'd pay to watch that if they are both actually in the type of form we know they can be in.

Yea, verily.

 

[Rattie]

Do any of you fine folks have a good PDF download of the draw? This is one reason I wish the AO had IBM running their website. On edit, sorry, I see that Rattie addressed this in his opening post.

Your question prompted me to have another look around and I’ve found one finally. See my OP

 

[Rattie]

OP UPDATED with the draw in pdf format

 

[Rattie]

@Rattie is a girl.

Thanks Hitman. I’ve just noticed I’m also now a goat lol

 

[MichaelNadal]

I don't care what you guys say, Federer looked good. Obviously he wasn't going to give 100% to chase down balls.


As @Rosstour said, he has realized he needs to save his arm, and be smart about using his biggest serves. I wouldn't worry at all.

If Fritz declines a bit, Shelton will be the top American male player this year (unless Paul takes another step forward, which I don't really see).


Monfils should know better than to lob his wife like that! I would NEVER lob my GF like that.

 

[Mark Anderson]

I'm not getting up at four to watch Alcatraz but he'll win, so why bother.

 

[roysid]

Ok guys. What time does legends doubles with Fed, Agassi and Hewitt, rafter start.
It should be streamed by AO on youtube i hope

 

[Hitman]

Ok guys. What time does legends doubles with Fed, Agassi and Hewitt, rafter start.
It should be streamed by AO on youtube i hope

 

[roysid]

Thanks. Watching it. It's fun

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012432158837592301

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012335705691730264

 

[canta_Brian]

Thanks. Watching it. It's fun

Rog looks fitter now than his last couple of years on tour

 

[Subway Tennis]

Opening ceremony showcase has started. Lleyton Hewitt is dominating. Scary how good his return of serve still looks. I always find Agassi so funny in exos lol. He is such a mess in this format and it can be a lot of fun watching him stir everyone up. His ego just rubs everyone up the wrong way and he is still such a competitor lol.

 

[Rattie]

That was loads of fun to watch. Fed still has all his shots I see.

 

[Aabye5]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012432158837592301

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012335705691730264

Darn it, was hoping Ber could trouble Taz

 

[BernetExpress]

Nothing like day 1 of grand slam and there’s not a single match of interest

 

[Aabye5]

Nothing like day 1 of grand slam and there’s not a single match of interest

Bublik v Brooksby and Korda v Zheng both should be entertaining

 

[BernetExpress]

Bublik v Brooksby and Korda v Zheng both should be entertaining

You’re really reaching on the second matchup lol
Bublik is in too good of form the doper
Doubt either match even goes 4

 

[speedysteve]

I'm planning to watch Bub Vs Brook and then Alca Vs Wat
That's my Sunday morning sorted!

Nice easy 8am start for me..

 

[Rosstour]

Rog looks fitter now than his last couple of years on tour

I’m thinking there is a 30% chance he’s working on a comeback to the ATP.

 

[Hitman]

No neck issue...

 

[Ray Mercer]

Seeing Federer hit the ball again even at the exhibition level is better than watching any other tour level pro hit. The sport misses his game and style so much. 99% of other tour players just play robotic baseline two handed backhand boring tennis.

 

[BernetExpress]

Seeing Federer hit the ball again even at the exhibition level is better than watching any other tour level pro hit. The sport misses his game and style so much. 99% of other tour players just play robotic baseline two handed backhand boring tennis.

This is ……TRUTH.