The Australian Open 2026 is underway, and the excitement continues on day two! With nine Australians in action, Tennis Australia is hoping to avoid the crowd issues that plagued day one. Alex de Minaur, Australia's number one, takes center stage on Rod Laver Arena at 1:30 pm AEDT, following the match between Coco Gauff and Kamilla Rakhimova. But first, let's dive into the schedule and key players.
Day Two Schedule
- 11 am on Kia Arena: Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Storm Hunter (Q)
- 11 am on ANZ Arena: Sofia Kenin vs. Peyton Stearns
- 1:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena: Alex de Minaur (6) vs. Mackenzie McDonald (LL)
- Second on 1573 Arena: Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs. Jordan Thompson (WC)
- Second on ANZ Arena: Priscilla Hon (WC) vs. Marina Stakusic (Q)
- Third on ANZ Arena: Aleksandar Vukic vs. Thiago Agustin Tirante
- Third on 1573 Arena: Victoria Mboko (17) vs. Emerson Jones (WC)
- 5 pm on John Cain Arena: Ajla Tomljanovic vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva (Q)
- 6:30 pm on John Cain Arena: Alexei Popyrin vs. Alexandre Muller
- Fourth on Court Six: Adrian Mannarino vs. Rinky Hijikata
Key Matches to Watch
- Novak Djokovic (24-time major winner): The fourth seed will take the court in the last match of the night session, facing Spain's Pedro Martinez.
- Coco Gauff and Daniil Medvedev: They kick things off at 11:30 am AEDT on Rod Laver and Margaret Court Arena, respectively.
- Amanda Anisimova (2025 Wimbledon and US Open finalist): She follows Medvedev, facing Switzerland's Simona Waltert on Margaret Court Arena.
- 2014 Australian Open Champion Stan Wawrinka: The wildcard takes on Serbia's Laslo Djere on Kia Arena, potentially his last match in Australia before retirement.
- Marin Cilic (2014 surprise grand slam champ): He opens his account against Daniel Altmeier on Court Eight.
Crowd Issues and Tips
Tennis Australia's CEO, Craig Tiley, addressed the crowd issues from day one, urging fans to book online and download passes in advance. He also reminded everyone to be prepared for security checks, suggesting removing laptops from bags and taking off belts to speed up the process. The organizers are committed to ensuring a seamless entry experience for fans.
Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches as the Australian Open 2026 unfolds!
