[멜버른=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Woong-hee = Melbourne, Australia is shaking.
The men’s singles final of the 2026 Australian Open Tennis Tournament will be held at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia at 5:30 pm (Korean time) on the 1st.
The day before, world No. 5 Elena Rybakina (27, Kazakhstan) defeated last year’s runner-up, No. 1 Arina Sabalenka (28, Belarus) 2-1 (6-4 4-6 6-4) in the women’s singles final held at the same venue, and lifted her first Australian Open trophy.
After completing the warm-up with the women’s singles final, the final, which will be the finale of the day, will be a match between old and new, between world number one Carlos Alcaras (23, Spain) and number four Novak Djokovic (39, Serbia). Tennis fans from all over the world gathered in Melbourne to watch the most prestigious tennis tournament in person. Melbourne is in the throes of the Australian Open, with hotel accommodation costs in Melbourne soaring 1.5 to 2 times during the tournament.
The entrance to Rod Laver Arena, where the Australian Open is held. Fans are waiting in long lines to enter the stadium three hours before the game starts. You can enter only after all baggage, including bags, have been thoroughly inspected. [멜버른=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Woong-hee = 2026.02.01 [email protected]
The other entrance is also busy with tennis fans trying to enter the stadium early. There is also a space where you can experience various tennis-related events on the way to the stadium. In addition to watching tennis, there are also other things to enjoy. [멜버른=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Woong-hee = 2026.02.01 [email protected]The exterior wall of the National Tennis Center, located next to John Cain Arena, is decorated with photos of past Australian Open winners. [멜버른=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Woong-hee = 2026.02.01 [email protected]KIA Korea, the sponsor of the Australian Open, is also actively promoting the event by adding ‘AO (Australian Open)’ to its vehicles supporting the tournament. You can find them all over Melbourne. [멜버른=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Woong-hee = 2026.02.01 [email protected]Rod Laver Arena, where the final match between Alcaras and Djokovic will be held. Entry and exit is strictly controlled under tight security. [멜버른=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Woong-hee = 2026.02.01 [email protected]The floating restaurant on the Yarra River in Melbourne even has a small tennis court on one side so you can watch the Australian Open match, have a meal, and play tennis. [멜버른=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Woong-hee = 2026.02.01 [email protected]
James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.
