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

Venus WilliamsCate SchillerSat, January 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM UTC·3 min read

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Tennis icon Venus Williams is set to compete in the 2026 Australian Open as the eldest participant in women's singles history.

At 45 years old, former World No. 1 Williams will be making her 22nd appearance in Melbourne after receiving a wild card entry. The legend hasn't played in the Australian Open since 2021, but began a surprising return to the tennis court last summer.

The two-time finalist will face off with Serbian star Olga Danilovic in the first round, and if she continues, fans could see an all-star matchup between Williams and fellow American Coco Gauff.

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

Venus Williams will take on Olga Danilovic in the first round of the singles tournament on Sunday, Jan. 18, at approximately 2:40 a.m. ET.

Date, time (ET), result

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2:40 a.m. ET

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.

Every match from all 15 courts streams on the ESPN App with subscribers able to access multiview on mobile and connected TV devices to watch up to four matches simultaneously.

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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