Australian Open 2026 day 2 full schedule, fixture, timings, and streaming details

The 2026 Australian Open will continue with an exciting Day 2 featuring top stars like Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek. Djokovic will take on Pedro Martinez in the evening session.

Novak Djokovic will be in action on Day 2 of the Australian Open 2026.

Koushik Biswas

Last Updated: 06.40 PM, Jan 18, 2026

After a drama-filled opening Sunday that saw the likes of Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoid early scares, the 2026 Australian Open shifts its focus to a blockbuster Day 2 on Monday, January 19. With ten-time champion Novak Djokovic and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek headlining the schedule, Melbourne Park is braced for another high-octane day of first-round action.

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Big matches at Rod Laver Arena

The tournament’s center court features a mix of veteran dominance and rising superstars.

Day Session (from 5.30 AM AEDT): The session kicks off with third seed Coco Gauff taking on Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova. Gauff, who recently pushed Iga Swiatek in the United Cup, enters as a heavy favorite. Following them, Australia’s top-ranked man Alex de Minaur faces "Lucky Loser" Mackenzie McDonald. Originally slated to face Matteo Berrettini, De Minaur will look to capitalize on the late change and satisfy a home crowd hungry for a deep run.

Night Session (from 1.30 PM AEDT): The evening begins with Iga Swiatek facing Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue. Swiatek is on a mission to complete her Career Grand Slam this fortnight. The night concludes with the king of Melbourne, Novak Djokovic, beginning his quest for an unprecedented 25th Major against Spain’s Pedro Martinez. At 38, Djokovic remains the man to beat on these blue courts.

Key matchups across the grounds

Beyond the main stage, several intriguing fixtures offer potential for "upset alert" status.

Margaret Court Arena

Daniil Medvedev (11) vs. Dušan Lajović: The three-time AO finalist finds himself seeded lower this year but remains a tactical nightmare for any opponent.

Mirra Andreeva (8) vs. Donna Vekic: A mouth-watering night session clash between the teenage phenom and the experienced Croatian.

John Cain Arena (The People's Court)

Felix Auger-Aliassime (7) headlines the day session against qualifying standout Zizou Bergs.

The night belongs to the locals, as Ajla Tomljanovic battles Yuliia Starodubtseva, followed by Alexei Popyrin taking on Alexandre Muller. The atmosphere at John Cain is expected to be the loudest of the tournament.

Day 2 feature schedule

Court	Session	Matchup
Rod Laver Arena	Day	[3] C. Gauff vs. K. Rakhimova
Rod Laver Arena	Day	[6] A. de Minaur vs. [LL] M. McDonald
Rod Laver Arena	Night	[2] I. Swiatek vs. [Q] Yuan Yue
Rod Laver Arena	Night	[4] N. Djokovic vs. P. Martinez
Margaret Court	Day	[11] D. Medvedev vs. D. Lajović
John Cain Arena	Night	A. Tomljanovic vs. [Q] Y. Starodubtseva

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