Tennis aficionados, the 2026 WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz is just around the corner, ushering in the Australian swing shortly after the new year.
Over the next month, six tour-level and two WTA 125 events will unfold on the South Pacific’s hard courts, culminating in the season’s inaugural Grand Slam, the Australian Open.
Last Year’s Finals in Australia
United Cup (WTA 500): United States defeated Poland 2-0
Brisbane (WTA 500): Aryna Sabalenka defeated Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Auckland (WTA 250): Clara Tauson defeated Naomi Osaka 4-6, ret.
Adelaide (WTA 500): Madison Keys defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 4-6, 6-1
Hobart (WTA 250): McCartney Kessler defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 3-6, 6-0
Australian Open (Grand Slam): Keys defeated Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
Week 1: January 2 – 16
United Cup (WTA 500 & ATP 500 Mixed-Team Event)
Perth Group Stage, Quarterfinals: January 2-6, January 7 — RAC Arena
Sydney Group Stage, Quarterfinals: January 3-7, January 8 — Ken Rosewall Arena
Semifinals and Final: January 9-11 — Sydney
Time Zone: Perth – AWST (GMT +8, EST +13); Sydney – AEDT (GMT +11, EST +16)
Top Seeds: (1) United States, (2) Canada, (3) Italy, (4) Australia, (5) Great Britain, (6) Germany
This event welcomes 18 teams and features a mix of the world’s best players competing in a format split between Perth and Sydney. The top teams advance to the quarterfinals in their host cities.
Brisbane International (WTA 500)
Singles Final: Sunday, January 11, 4:30 p.m.
Doubles Final: Saturday, January 10, not before 8 p.m.
Time Zone: AEDT (GMT +10, EST +15)
Top Seeds: (1) Aryna Sabalenka, (2) Amanda Anisimova, (3) Elena Rybakina, (4) Jessica Pegula
With seven of the top 10 players in the PIF WTA Rankings participating, defending champion Sabalenka leads the field. The tournament also features several past champions, with intriguing storylines to follow, including American players vying for the title.
Upcoming Tournaments
Hobart International (WTA 250)
The event will showcase nine top-50 players and two Grand Slam champions. The first player to win consecutive titles here was Elise Mertens in 2017 and 2018.
Singles Final: Saturday, January 17, at 1 p.m.
Doubles Final: Saturday, January 17, not before 3 p.m.
Weeks 3 & 4: January 19 – February 1
Australian Open (Grand Slam)
This prestigious event features a major lineup including 101 of the top 103 players globally. The top seeds, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, lead a competitive field, while last year’s champion, Madison Keys, looks to defend her title.
