The 2026 ATP season is set to kick off with excitement as the Brisbane International prepares to welcome competitors starting December 30. This prestigious tournament, offering 250 ATP ranking points, has revealed its comprehensive entry list featuring a number of top-tier players. Among the highlights are Daniil Medvedev, currently ranked 13th in the world, along with notable athletes such as Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ranked 14th), Denis Shapovalov (23rd), and rising star Joao Fonseca (24th).
The following week, beginning January 4, the women’s tournament will take center stage with a 500-point designation. The WTA event is anticipated to showcase elite talents including the world’s top-ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka, fresh off an impressive season. Other prominent participants include Amanda Anisimova (4th), Elena Rybakina (5th), and Jessica Pegula (6th), ensuring a thrilling competition for tennis fans.
Cameron Pearson, tournament director, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s milestone. “Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Brisbane International with such a stellar lineup is a tremendous opportunity for our fans. We are excited to present an array of world-class matches featuring thrilling play from both WTA and ATP stars, including our beloved local favorites.”
The Brisbane International boasts an impressive lineup for both its ATP and WTA tournaments, making it a prime destination for tennis enthusiasts.
WTA 500 Field:
- Aryna Sabalenka – No. 1
- Amanda Anisimova – No. 4
- Elena Rybakina – No. 5
- Jessica Pegula – No. 6
- Madison Keys – No. 7
- Mirra Andreeva – No. 9
- Ekaterina Alexandrova – No. 10
- Clara Tauson – No. 12
- Linda Noskova – No. 13
- Liudmila Samsonova – No. 17
- Karolina Muchova – No. 19
- Diana Shnaider – No. 21
- Leylah Fernandez – No. 22
- Jelena Ostapenko – No. 23
- Paula Badosa – No. 25
- Marta Kostyuk – No. 26
- Dayana Yastremska – No. 27
- Sofia Kenin – No. 28
- Veronika Kudermetova – No. 30
- McCartney Kessler – No. 31
- Anna Kalinskaya – No. 33
- Marketa Vondrousova – No. 34
- Daria Kasatkina – No. 37
- Ann Li – No. 38
- Jaqueline Cristian – No. 39
- Karolina Pliskova – No. 40
- Marie Bouzkova – No. 42
- Sorana Cirstea – No. 43
- Ashlyn Krueger – No. 44
- Tatjana Maria – No. 45
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova – No. 47
- Emiliana Arango – No. 49
- Anastasia Potapova – No. 50
- Cristina Bucsa – No. 54
- Magdalena Frech – No. 58
- Elsa Jacquemot – No. 59
- Tereza Valentova – No. 60
- Hailey Baptiste – No. 61
- Emerson Jones – No. 150 (WC)
ATP 250 Field:
- Daniil Medvedev – No. 13
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – No. 14
- Jiri Lehecka – No. 17
- Tommy Paul – No. 20
- Denis Shapovalov – No. 23
- Joao Fonseca – No. 24
- Cameron Norrie – No. 27
- Learner Tien – No. 28
- Frances Tiafoe – No. 30
- Valentin Vacherot – No. 31
- Tomas Machac – No. 32
- Brandon Nakashima – No. 33
- Corentin Moutet – No. 35
- Ugo Humbert – No. 37
- Alex Michelsen – No. 38
- Grigor Dimitrov – No. 44
- Daniel Altmaier – No. 46
- Sebastian Korda – No. 48
- Camilo Ugo Carabelli – No. 49
- Reilly Opelka – No. 50
- Alexei Popyrin – No. 54
- Marton Fucsovics – No. 55
- Adam Walton – No. 78 (WC)
This year’s Brisbane International promises to deliver high-stakes competition and captivating tennis action as players vie for prestigious titles to kick off the new season.
