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Slam Down Under: Stars Defend Massive Points Haul
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Madison Keys defends the most points, totaling 2,500.
- Novak Djokovic aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- Australian Open 2026 runs from January 18 to February 1.
The Australian Open 2026 is fast approaching, commencing on January 18 and concluding on February 1. Players are preparing to defend substantial ranking points earned during the preceding season's "Happy Slam" and its associated warm-up tournaments.
Madison Keys faces the highest pressure, needing to defend 2,500 points from her 2025 triumphs in Adelaide and Melbourne. Novak Djokovic, a ten-time champion, aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title, with 850 points from his 2025 quarterfinal and semifinal runs to safeguard.
Other notable players like Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner also have significant points to defend, totaling 1,800 and 2,000 respectively. The compact Australian swing, including six warm-up events, offers numerous opportunities for players to gain crucial points early in the season.
