Carlos Alcaraz next match at Australian Open 2026: TV schedule, scores, results for tennis grand slam

Carlos AlcarazCate SchillerSat, January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC·3 min read

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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is making his way to Melbourne this week in hopes of capturing his first-ever Australian Open title.

With a win in Australia, the Spanish phenom would become the youngest man in history to complete a career grand slam at just 22 years old. The journey won't be an easy one though, as Jannik Skinner will stand in his way, and the Italian is historically successful at this tournament.

Alcaraz will be entering his first grand slam without former coach and world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero. Stepping up is his assistant Samuel Lopez, who helped guide Alcaraz to five titles in 2025.

Here is everything you need to know about Carlos Alcaraz's appearance at the Australian Open, including the latest results from the tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz will take on Adam Walton in the first round of the singles tournament on Sunday, Jan. 18, at approximately 4:10 a.m. ET.

Date, time (ET), result

Sunday, Jan. 18 (4:10 a.m.)

TV channel: ESPN, ESPN 2, Tennis Channel
Live stream: ESPN App, ESPN+, Fubo

ESPN is the main broadcaster for the 2026 Australian Open with coverage on ESPN and ESPN 2, while the Tennis Channel will also be providing feeds.

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The first round of matches begins Sunday, January 18 (local time).

With Melbourne 16 hours ahead of the U.S. ET, day matches will be presented on ESPN networks around 8 p.m. ET and local night session matches will begin at 3 a.m. ET.

Men's & Women's 1st Round

Wednesday, January 21

Men's & Women's 2nd Round

Thursday, January 22

Men's & Women's 2nd Round

Men's & Women's 3rd Round

Saturday, January 24

Men's & Women's 3rd Round

Men's & Women's 4th Round

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals

Wednesday, January 28

Men's & Women's Quarterfinals