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2026 Australian Open: Sinner Defends Title Amid Notable Absences
12/10/2025
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- The 2026 Australian Open will commence in mid-January 2026 at Melbourne Park.
- Defending champion Jannik Sinner is set to compete, and Madison Keys aims to retain the women's singles title at Melbourne Park.
- Danielle Collins, an American tennis player ranked 64th, will miss the tournament.
- Ons Jabeur is on maternity leave.
- Karolina Pliskova is absent.
