Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner lead men's singles lineup – Check full entry list

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Published at :December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Modified at :December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM

ATP Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner lead men's singles lineup – Check full entry list

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Jannik Sinner will enter the Australian Open 2026 as two-time reigning champion.

The ATP World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will be looking to complete his career Grand Slam when he takes the courts at the Australian Open 2026, aiming for his maiden title in Melbourne.

The Spaniard, who is yet to reach the semifinals at the Melbourne Park in his career, will lead a lineup that includes ninety-nine of the world’s top 100 men’s singles players.

The only player among the top 100 missing the tournament is World No.15 Holger Rune, who is still recovering from the ruptured left Achilles tendon he suffered during the Stockholm Open semifinals in October 2025.

World No.2 Jannik Sinner who is a reigning two-time champion at Australian Open, will aim to defend his title again.

But he can’t ignore the tough challenge coming not only from his arch rival Alcaraz but also from the in-form Alexander Zverev and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, who is eager to chase his 25th major and further history.

AO champion Jannik Sinner. A resurgent Felix Auger-Aliassime. Rod Laver Arena as the stage 🏟️😍Opening Week Showdowns don’t get better than this. Tickets from $57*, T&Cs apply ➡ https://t.co/gNo1fTA3n4 pic.twitter.com/qJLr5COmoH
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) December 5, 2025

After reaching the semifinals of all four Grand Slams and becoming the oldest man to do so, the Serbian star Djokovic is determined to return stronger at a venue where he has won 10 titles and is regarded as the king.

The men’s singles entry list also features four players — Chinese stars Shang Juncheng and Zhang Zhizhen, Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori, and Australian favourite Thanasi Kokkinakis– who have entered the tournament using protected rankings.

For India, with veteran star Rohan Bopanna having retired from professional tennis, there will be no representative in the men’s singles main draw this year.

Australian Open 2026 men’s singles entry list

1. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
2. Jannik Sinner (ITA)
3. Alexander Zverev (GER)
4. Novak Djokovic (SRB)
5. Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)
6. Taylor Fritz (USA)
7. Alex de Minaur (AUS)
8. Lorenzo Musetti (ITA)
9. Ben Shelton (USA)
10. Jack Draper (GBR)
11. Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
12. Casper Ruud (NOR)
13. Daniil Medvedev
14. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP)
16. Andrey Rublev
17. Jiri Lehecka (CZE)
18. Karen Khachanov
19. Jakub Mensik (CZE)
20. Tommy Paul (USA)
21. Francisco Cerundolo (ARG)
22. Flavio Cobolli (ITA)
23. Denis Shapovalov (CAN)
24. Joao Fonseca (BRA)
25. Tallon Griekspoor (NED)
26. Luciano Darderi (ITA)
27. Cameron Norrie (GBR)
28. Learner Tien (USA)
29. Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)
30. Frances Tiafoe (USA)
31. Valentin Vacherot (MON)
32. Tomas Machac (CZE)
33. Brandon Nakashima (USA)
34. Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE)
35. Corentin Moutet (FRA)
36. Jaume Munar (ESP)
37. Ugo Humbert (FRA)
38. Alex Michelsen (USA)
39. Lorenzo Sonego (ITA)
40. Arthur Fils (FRA)
41. Gabriel Diallo (CAN)
42. Alexandre Muller (FRA)
43. Zizou Bergs (BEL)
44. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)
45. Sebastian Baez (ARG)
46. Daniel Altmaier (GER)
47. Nuno Borges (POR)
48. Sebastian Korda (USA)
49. Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG)
50. Reilly Opelka (USA)
51. Fabian Marozsan (HUN)
52. Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB)
53. Jenson Brooksby (USA)
54. Alexei Popyrin (AUS)
55. Marton Fucsovics (HUN)
56. Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
56. Juncheng Shang (CHN) (Protected Ranking)
57. Damir Dzumhur (BIH)
58. Valentin Royer (FRA)
59. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA)
60. Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG)
60. Zhizhen Zhang (CHN) (Protected Ranking)
61. Francisco Comesana (ARG)
62. Aleksandar Kovacevic (USA)
63. Matteo Arnaldi (ITA)
64. Kamil Majchrzak (POL)
65. Terence Atmane (FRA)
66. Marcos Giron (USA)
67. Arthur Cazaux (FRA)
68. Gael Monfils (FRA)
69. Adrian Mannarino (FRA)
70. Ethan Quinn (USA)
71. Jacob Fearnley (GBR)
72. Mariano Navone (ARG)
73. Hubert Hurkacz (POL)
74. Mattia Bellucci (ITA)
75. Marin Cilic (CRO)
76. Jesper de Jong (NED)
77. Botic van de Zandschulp (NED)
78. Adam Walton (AUS)
79. Filip Misolic (AUT)
80. Cristian Garin (CHI)
81. Alejandro Tabilo (CHI)
82. Aleksandar Vukic (AUS)
83. Hamad Medjedovic (SRB)
83. Emil Ruusuvuori (FIN) (Protected Ranking)
84. Jan-Lennard Struff (GER)
84. Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) (Protected Ranking)
85. Juan Manuel Cerundolo (ARG)
86. Raphael Collignon (BEL)
87. Luca Nardi (ITA)
88. Emilio Nava (USA)
89. Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP)
90. Dalibor Svrcina (CZE)
91. Eliot Spizzirri (USA)
92. Quentin Halys (FRA)
93. Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP)
94. Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN)
95. Pedro Martinez (ESP)
96. Benjamin Bonzi (FRA)
97. Alexander Shevchenko (KAZ)
98. Hugo Gaston (FRA)
99. Laslo Djere (SRB)
100. Tristan Schoolkate (AUS)
101. Thiago Agustin Tirante (ARG)

Who is leading the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles field?

ATP World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz headlines the Australian Open 2026 field as he aims to complete his career Grand Slam with a first title in Melbourne.

Is Jannik Sinner playing the Australian Open 2026?

Yes. World No.2 Jannik Sinner enters the tournament as the two-time reigning champion and will attempt to defend his title for a third consecutive year.

Which top player is missing from the Australian Open 2026 lineup?

World No.15 Holger Rune is the only top-100 player not competing, as he continues to recover from a ruptured left Achilles tendon suffered during the Stockholm Open in October 2025.

Is there an Indian player in the men’s singles draw?

No. With veteran Rohan Bopanna retiring from professional tennis, there will be no Indian representative in the men’s singles main draw at Australian Open 2026.

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Uzma Fatima

Uzma Fatima is a passionate sports journalist who believes every match has a story waiting to be told. Whether it's the grace of Olympic champions, the grit of tennis and badminton battles, or the drama of cricket’s highs and heartbreaks — she loves capturing the emotion behind the action. Off the field, she’s a Formula 1 enthusiast who never misses a race weekend.