ATP Tour and WTA 2026: Schedule of Play for Monday January 12 for Auckland, Adelaide & Hobart

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ATP & WTA tennis kicks off around the world – Live match times, opening rounds, star players and streaming info

The 2026 tennis year opens with a packed slate of first-week action featuring ATP and WTA stars competing in Auckland, Adelaide, and Hobart. Below is a comprehensive daily schedule of play preview for the opening days across all four tournaments — with projected start times, headline matchups, and key storylines to help fans plan their viewing.

Bookmark this page for daily match updates as the official order of play becomes available.

Sunday – January 4, 2026

Auckland – ATP 250 Qualifying Opens

The ASB Classic begins with qualifying rounds as emerging talent competes for main draw entry. Expect a full day lineup of matches beginning at 11:00 AM local time.

Projected highlights:

• High-powered serving matchups

• Several Kiwi wildcards on court early

• First look at future ATP names poised for breakthrough seasons

Monday – January 5, 2026

Auckland – ATP 250 Main Draw Begins

The first ball of the ATP Tour main draw season is struck in Auckland. Early-round singles and doubles headline opening day action with matches beginning at 12:00 PM local time.

Players expected to feature:

• Local favorites in round one

• Veterans shaking off rust

• Younger players testing the stage

Tuesday – January 6, 2026

Auckland – Second Wave of Round One Matches

More first-round clashes add depth to the opening draw as seeded players enter the court. Match play starts at 11:00 AM local time.

Expect:

• Higher seeds debuting

• Three-set battles as conditions warm

• Packed late afternoon session

Wednesday – January 7, 2026

Auckland – Round Two Begins

Mid-week brings the first real separation in the men’s field. Matches start at 12:00 PM local time.

Projected storyline:

• Potential Monfils opening match debut

• Seeds facing dangerous floaters

• Doubles draw gaining momentum

Saturday – January 10, 2026

Auckland Finals Day

Auckland crowns its first ATP champion of the 2026 season. Final begins at 5:00 PM local time under stadium lights.

Adelaide Week One – WTA 500 Begins Sunday, January 11

Sunday – January 11, 2026

Adelaide – WTA 500 Main Draw Opens

The women take center stage in South Australia as the WTA 500 begins play at 12:00 PM local time.

Opening day storylines:

• First matches for seeded players

• Early tests for local Aussie talent

• Doubles draw opens alongside singles

Monday – January 12, 2026

Adelaide – Matchday Two

Early marquee matchups begin to form. Look for stars like Pegula, Keys, or Andreeva to take the court as seeded slotting stabilizes. Start times 12:00 PM.

Adelaide Week Two – ATP 250 Begins Monday, January 12

Monday – January 12, 2026

Adelaide – ATP 250 Main Draw Opens

The ATP Tour returns to Adelaide with world-class names stepping on court. Matches begin at 12:30 PM local time.

All eyes on:

• Novak Djokovic opening match timing

• Draper & Tsitsipas debut opportunities

• High-energy crowds in Memorial Drive stands

Tuesday – January 13, 2026

Adelaide – ATP & WTA Shared Matchday

Both Tours run simultaneously for a blockbuster session across day and night.

Typical order:

• ATP round one continuation

• WTA round one completion

• Doubles sessions throughout

Thursday – January 15, 2026

Adelaide – Quarterfinal Thursday

Both tours hit the business end of competition with back-to-back single elimination sessions.

Matches begin:

• Day session: 12:00 PM local

• Night session: 7:00 PM local

Saturday – January 17, 2026

Adelaide Finals Day – ATP & WTA Showcase

Adelaide crowns champions for both tours, making it one of the most dynamic finals days outside a Grand Slam.

Hobart WTA 250 – Begins Monday, January 12, 2026

Monday – January 12, 2026

Hobart – Opening Round Play

The first ball strikes in Tasmania with the singles and doubles draws opening at 11:00 AM local time.

Notable entrants projected to play early in the week:

• Elise Mertens

• Emma Raducanu

• McCartney Kessler

• Barbora Krejcikova

Wednesday – January 14, 2026

Hobart – Round Two

Seeds begin to collide with in-form early winners. Matches begin at 12:00 PM.

Friday – January 16, 2026

Hobart – Semifinal Friday

Singles semifinals scheduled for late afternoon under prime viewing windows. Doubles semis follow.

Saturday – January 17, 2026

Hobart – Championship Final

The WTA 250 title match begins at 3:00 PM local time.

Global Streaming & Broadcast Notes

Fans can follow the first week of the 2026 tennis season via:

• ATP Tennis TV

• WTA Live

• Regional broadcasters

• Global sports streaming platforms

Daily match listings update at approximately 9:00 AM local time at host sites.

Final Word

The opening week of tennis in 2026 delivers:
? Four professional tournaments
? Two continents
? Elite ATP and WTA names
? Packed daily match calendars
? An early road to the Australian Open

With Auckland, Adelaide, and Hobart showcasing world-class action morning through night, fans have a full week of nonstop tennis to enjoy as the season begins in style.