New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- The Indian challenge at the Australian Open 2026 will start on January 21 when Yuki Bhambri takes the court in men's doubles. Along with Swedish partner Andre Goransson, Bhambri take on James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt in the first round of the Grand Slam.

Meanwhile, the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will begin their second round at the Australian Open 2026 on Wednesday. Top-seeded Alcaraz, chasing his maiden Australian Open, faces Germany's Yannick Hanfmann in men's singles.

In women's singles, top-ranked Sabalenka takes on Chinese qualifier Zhuoxuan Bai while American world no.3 Coco Gauff will take on Serbia's Olga Danilovic. Germany's Alexander Zverev will be up against French Alexandre...