The 2026 Australian Open begins Sunday, featuring top contenders and expert predictions.
On the women’s side, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the heavy favorite to reclaim the title after a dominant start to the season, though Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina are seen as potential threats. In the men’s draw, defending champion Jannik Sinner is favored over Carlos Alcaraz to win his third consecutive Melbourne title, given his elite hard-court performance. Experts also highlight Daniil Medvedev and Naomi Osaka as potential dark horses to make deep runs in the tournament.
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