Setting the standard as Australian Ope

A world-class field led by Grand Slam champions and rising contenders will look to navigate Melbourne's fast courts and demanding con

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THE ROD LAVER ARENA NAMED AFTER THE AUSTRALIAN TENNIS GREAT AND ROLEX TESTIMONEE WILL BE WHERE THE FINALS OF THE 2026 AUSTRALIAN OPEN WILL BE HELD.

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The crowd at the Rod Laver Arena held its breath as Jannik Sinner stepped to the line, up 5-3 in the final set of the 2025 Australian Open men's singles final.

Moments later, the Italian closed out the match with the same calm authority that had defined his fortnight sealing a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory to successfully defend his crown in Melbourne.

The straight-sets win was a testament to Sinner's composure under pressure.

And for a second consecutive year, the Rolex Testimonee had mastered the physical and psychological demands of Melbourne Park and done so with remarkable control.