MELBOURNE, Australia — The 2026 Australian Open got off to a bumper start on Sunday with record crowds pouring through the gates. Day 2 at Melbourne Park is set to be equally entertaining as a host of tennis stars make their tournament debuts, including 10-time champion Novak Djokovic, the combustible Daniil Medvedev, American ace Coco Gauff, and Filipina sensation Alexandra Eala.
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The Monday slate also features Australia’s top-ranked male, Alex De Minaur, who will face American lucky loser Mackenzie McDonald. The 26-year-old had been scheduled to face former Australian Open semifinalist Matteo Berrettini, however the Italian withdrew from the tournament on Saturday evening.
Earlier today, tennis megastar Rafael Nadal confirmed he would be returning to Australia this year to take part in the ‘Night of Legends’ exhibition event played at KIA Arena ahead of the men’s final. However, the morning was marred for many fans by the seemingly endless queues to enter Melbourne Park.
It was also a nightmare afternoon for Canadian seventh-seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who was forced to retire hurt from his first round match against Nuno Borges.
Stay tuned as ESPN’s team of reporters bring you all the latest news, results, match schedules, and more from Day 2 at the Australian Open.
