The Australian Open 2026 is underway, and the action continues on day two with a star-studded lineup. The tournament is set to be a thrilling event, with a focus on avoiding the crowd issues that plagued the opening day.
The day's schedule features a total of nine Australians taking to the court, with Alex de Minaur as the second player on the center court, following the match between Coco Gauff and Kamilla Rakhimova. Tennis Australia is hoping to manage the crowds more effectively, after some access and vendor issues on day one.
Here's a breakdown of the key matches and players on day two:
- Alex de Minaur (6) vs Mackenzie McDonald (LL) - Rod Laver Arena, 1:30 PM AEDT
- Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs Storm Hunter (Q) - Kia Arena, 11 AM AEDT
- Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Jordan Thompson (WC) - 1573 Arena, second match
- Priscilla Hon (WC) vs Marina Stakusic (Q) - ANZ Arena, second match
- Aleksandar Vukic vs Thiago Agustin Tirante - ANZ Arena, third match
- Victoria Mboko (17) vs Emerson Jones (WC) - 1573 Arena, third match
- Ajla Tomljanovic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva (Q) - John Cain Arena, 5 PM AEDT
- Alexei Popyrin vs Alexandre Muller - John Cain Arena, 6:30 PM AEDT
- Adrian Mannarino vs Rinky Hijikata - Court Six, fourth match
The day's highlights include the return of 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka, who will play his potentially final match in Australia before retirement, and the clash between two-time major winner Barbora Krejcikova and 23rd seed Diana Shnaider.
The tournament is shaping up to be an exciting event, with a mix of established stars and rising talents. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the Australian Open 2026 unfolds.
