15th edition of the Brisbane International set to sizzle!

The Australian Summer of Tennis is fast approaching, with the Brisbane International fields unveiled today.

The combined WTA 500 / ATP 250 will see seven of the world's top 10 women come together in the Queensland capital including world No.1 and reigning Brisbane International champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Lining up alongside Sabalenka will be some of the biggest names in women’s tennis, including two-time major finalist Amanda Anisimova, WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina, reigning AO champion Madison Keys, plus Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva and Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Three-time Brisbane International winner and former No.1 Karolina Pliskova will return, while Australians Daria Kasatkina and wildcard Emerson Jones will be among those vying to keep the trophy on home soil.

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Men’s 2025 Brisbane International champion Jiri Lehecka will attempt to defend his title against a quality ATP field featuring fellow top-20 stars Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev, the latter a former world No.1 and US Open champion.

Brazilian rising star Joao Fonseca, American Frances Tiafoe, two-time Brisbane International winner Grigor Dimitrov and Aussie pair Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton will also feature in the playing field.

Brisbane International Tournament Director Cameron Pearson said the Brisbane International was poised to open the new tennis season in dramatic fashion.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Brisbane International than with an incredible line-up of players and thrilling action on-court,” Pearson said.

“Spectators will be treated to world-class tennis featuring some of the most exciting players from the WTA and ATP Tours, including our local stars.

“I’m also pleased to announce that this year’s tournament will feature the ITF 500 Australian Wheelchair International – featuring eight of the world’s best men’s wheelchair tennis players.

“We’ve witnessed some amazing tennis over the past 15 years, and the stage is set for another season of memorable showdowns.”

Brisbane International 2026 field:

WTA 500 – world ranking

Aryna Sabalenka - No.1 

Amanda Anisimova - No.4 

Elena Rybakina - No.5 

Jessica Pegula - No.6 

Madison Keys - No.7 

Mirra Andreeva - No.9 

Ekaterina Alexandrova - No.10 

Clara Tauson - No.12 

Linda Noskova - No.13 

Liudmila Samsonova - No.17 

Karolina Muchova - No.19 

Diana Shnaider - No.21 

Leylah Fernandez - No.22 

Jelena Ostapenko - No.23 

Paula Badosa - No.25 

Marta Kostyuk - No.26 

Dayana Yastremska - No.27 

Sofia Kenin - No.28 

Veronika Kudermetova - No.30 

Mccartney Kessler - No.31 

Anna Kalinskaya - No.33 

Marketa Vondrousova - No.34 

Daria Kasatkina - No.37 

Ann Li - No.38 

Jaqueline Cristian - No.39 

Karolina Pliskova - No.40 (SR)

Marie Bouzkova - No.42 

Sorana Cirstea - No.43 

Ashlyn Krueger - No.44 

Tatjana Maria - No.45 

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova - No.47 

Emiliana Arango - No.49 

Anastasia Potapova - No.50 

Cristina Bucsa - No.54 

Magdalena Frech - No.58 

Elsa Jacquemot - No.59 

Tereza Valentova - No.60 

Hailey Baptiste - No.61 

Emerson Jones - No.150 (WC) 

ATP 250 – world ranking

Daniil Medvedev - No.13 

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina - No.14 

Jiri Lehecka - No.17 

Tommy Paul - No.20 

Denis Shapovalov - No.23 

Joao Fonseca - No.24 

Cameron Norrie - No.27 

Learner Tien - No.28 

Frances Tiafoe - No.30 

Valentin Vacherot - No.31 

Tomas Machac - No.32 

Brandon Nakashima - No.33 

Corentin Moutet - No.35 

Ugo Humbert - No.37 

Alex Michelsen - No.38 

Grigor Dimitrov - No.44 

Daniel Altmaier - No.46 

Sebastian Korda - No.48 

Camilo Ugo Carabelli - No.49 

Reilly Opelka - No.50 

Alexei Popyrin - No.54 

Marton Fucsovics - No.55 

Adam Walton - No.78 (WC) 

The Kooyong Classic returns to the spiritual home of Australian tennis from January 13-15, 2026.

Each year, the Kooyong Classic features the world’s best players in their final preparation for the Australian Open. 

The 2026 event will feature Lorenzo Musetti, Alexander Bublik, Nick Kyrgios, Karen Khachanov, Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe, Learner Tien, Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz, Marin Čilić and Zhang Zhizhen, alongside Donna Vekić and a special guest appearance Daniela Hantuchová. More to be announced in coming weeks.

Tickets on sale now through Ticketek/www.kooyongclassic.com.au

Hospitality packages can be viewed on the Kooyong Classic website and purchased by contacting info@kooyongclassic.com.au.