Australian Open 2026: These were the coolest watches on the court
This year, the Australian Open 2026 impressively showed that the tennis court is far from being a sporting highlight, but also a catwalk for high-end watches. Whether it was a classic Daytona, a futuristic tourbillon or an avant-garde independent brand – between Grand Slam triumphs and epic rallies, the players showed how much top sport and haute horlogerie now fuel each other. From ultra-robust sports chronographs to multi-million dollar tourbillons. We show the 9 coolest models.
Australian Open 2026: These were the 9 coolest watches on the tennis court
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#1: Carlos Alcaraz and his “Tiffany” Rolex
Carlos Alcaraz made a real statement. After his triumph, he wore a Rolex Daytona Oysterflex in Everose gold with the coveted turquoise dial, which has long been nicknamed “Tiffany” in the scene. The reference 126515LN combines the warm rose gold case with the sporty Oysterflex rubber strap and a dial that attracts everyone’s attention, even between trophies and flashbulbs. The Daytona remains the king of luxury chronographs, and Alcaraz perfectly embodies its mix of performance, youth and cool.
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#2: Novak Djokovic and his Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon GOAT
Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, went in a completely different direction and once again demonstrated his preference for technical extremes. On his wrist sat the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon GOAT Edition in blue, a highly complex masterpiece with a floating tourbillon that Hublot dedicated to him. As powerful as it is futuristic, the watch reflects Djokovic’s status as one of the greatest players of all time. Hardly any other timepiece on the pitch seemed more spectacular – or more uncompromising in its design.
