Aryna Sabalenka leads the women's Australian Open 2026 market as two-time defending champion, with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff trailing in the favourites.
The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the tennis season, drawing the world’s best players to Melbourne Park each January. With the 2026 tournament just around the corner, the women’s field is shaping up as a thrilling battle for the title.
Last year's runner up and Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka continues to be one of the biggest names, while World No.1 Iga Swiatek is eager to complete her career Grand Slam in Melbourne. Sabalenka has reached at least the finals of this tournament in the last three years. Meanwhile, defending champion Madison Keys is not among the favourites this year after shocking form coming into the tournament to defend her title.
The American Tennis star lost to 19-year-old Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International quarterfinals. Elena Rybakina is another big name star backed to challenge Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek to win her first-ever Grand Slam down under.
Betting Insights for Australian Open 2026
According to Oddschecker data, not Aryna Sabalenka, but Amanda Anisimova tops the betting action with 18% of total stakes on the Women's Australian Open. Surprisingly, Sabalenka grabs second spot at nearly 15%, ahead of Elina Svitolina who rounds out the top three with 11% of total bets placed in the last 24 hours.
Viktoria Mboko, the teenager who beat defending champion Madison Keys in the Adelaide International quarterfinals received the 4th most bets to win the Women's Title with around 10% of betters backing the Canadian player. Mboko is currently 40/1 to win the Womens Australian Open.
Who are the Favourites to win Womens Australian Open 2026?
Latest odds give Aryna Sabalenka the most chance to win her Australian Open title, with an implied win probability of 30%, ahead of Iga Swiatek at 22% and Coco Gauff with 14% chance of winning her second Grand Slam down under.
| Australian Open 2026 Odds | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 2/1 | SpreadEx |
| Iga Swiatek | 11/2 | Sky Bet |
| Elena Rybakina | 8/1 | Betfred |
| Coco Gauff | 10/1 | BetMGM UK |
| Amanda Anisimova | 10/1 | SpreadEx |
| Mirra Andreeva | 18/1 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 7PM Thursday, 15th January.
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Aryna Sabalenka has won the Australia Open in two of the past three years and enters as one of the clear frontrunners to secure a historic third straight crown. Her success on hard courts and familiarity with the conditions at Melbourne Park make her one of the favourites to defend her crown.
Iga Swiatek is challenging Sabalenka as World No.1 and brings serious all-court firepower to the event. The Polish ace is seeded second for her strong baseline play and recent form. Coco Gauff, the third seed and French Open champion, follows closely with her aggressive style and victories over top players, positioning her for a deep run.
Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova round out key threats, backed by Rybakina's powerful serve from her WTA Finals win and Anisimova's climb into the top four with consistent hard-court results.
Who won the Australian Open 2025 Womens Title?
Madison Keys won the Australian Open 2025 women's singles title. She defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final at Rod Laver Arena, with the score 6–3, 2–6, 7–5. The 19th-seeded American claimed her first Grand Slam crown after saving a match point in the semifinals against Iga Świątek and overcoming one of the toughest draws in tournament history.
Keys' victory denied Sabalenka a third straight Melbourne title, marking a historic milestone as the longest gap between major finals for a woman in the Open Era.
Where to Watch The Australian Open in the UK?
In the United Kingdom and Europe, the Australian Open can be watched on TNT Sports and streamed via discovery+, offering daily coverage of key matches, highlights, and expert analysis. In the United States, fans can follow the tournament live on ESPN and ESPN2, as well as stream matches through ESPN+, covering both centre and selected outer courts from Melbourne Park.
