The 2026 Australian Open is already a historic one: for the first time at a grand slam event since the start of the Open era in 1968, the top six seeds in both the men’s and women’s singles have all made it to the quarter-finals.
A lack of upsets through the first four rounds of both tournaments, as well as an abundance of straight-sets victories for the top players, has meant there has been a shortage of drama so far. But it does result in two blockbuster quarter-final lineups.
