Tennis — 2026 ATP, WTA + Grand Slam hub.
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Updated June 13, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial
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Tennis in 2026 runs on parallel ATP (men) and WTA (women) Tours from January through November, capped by year-end championships in Turin and Riyadh. The four Grand Slams are the Australian Open (Melbourne, January), Roland-Garros (Paris clay, May-June), Wimbledon (London grass, late June-July), and the US Open (New York hard court, August-September). Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz lead the ATP; Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek lead the WTA. Most events air on Tennis Channel, ESPN, and Peacock in the US.
The four 2026 Grand Slams
| Slam | Surface | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Hard | Jan 19 – Feb 1 | Melbourne Park |
| Roland-Garros | Clay | May 24 – Jun 7 | Paris |
| Wimbledon | Grass | Jun 29 – Jul 12 | All England Club, London |
| US Open | Hard | Aug 31 – Sep 13 | USTA Billie Jean King NTC, New York |
ATP & WTA Tour structure
Both tours run year-round with a Masters/1000 tier (ATP) and WTA 1000 events as the second-most-valuable stops behind the Slams. Year-end championships (ATP Finals in Turin; WTA Finals in Riyadh) cap the season and award no ranking points decay until the following year.
Where to watch tennis in 2026 (US)
- Tennis Channel — primary ATP/WTA coverage outside the Slams
- ESPN / ESPN+ — Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open
- NBC / Peacock — Roland-Garros
- WTA Pass — WTA streaming subscription
Frequently asked
When are the four tennis Grand Slams in 2026?
Australian Open in January (Melbourne), Roland-Garros in May-June (Paris, clay), Wimbledon in late June-July (London, grass), and the US Open in August-September (New York, hard court).
Who is the men's ATP world #1 in 2026?
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have traded the ATP world #1 ranking throughout 2025-26, with Novak Djokovic still competing for majors in his late thirties.
Who is the women's WTA world #1 in 2026?
Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek have held the WTA top spot through 2025-26; Coco Gauff is the most consistent American threat.
Where can I watch tennis in the US in 2026?
Tennis Channel covers the bulk of ATP and WTA events. ESPN holds rights to the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open; Roland-Garros airs on NBC and Peacock.