The 2026 Brisbane International is shaping up to be something special. Running from January 4th to 11th, this tournament kicks off the new tennis season with some serious star power.
And the women’s field? It’s absolutely stacked.
Aryna Sabalenka, last year’s champion, will be the top seed heading into her first tournament of 2026. She’s coming off that controversial exhibition match where she lost to Nick Kyrgios in Dubai – a result that had tennis fans talking for weeks.
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But Sabalenka’s got plenty of company at the top. Amanda Anisimova is back and looking dangerous. Elena Rybakina brings her powerful serve to Brisbane. Rising star Mirra Andreeva continues her impressive climb up the rankings.
Then there’s Madison Keys, fresh off her 2025 Australian Open championship win.
This could honestly be the best women’s singles field Brisbane has ever seen. The depth is just incredible.
The men’s side has its own compelling storylines. Daniil Medvedev will be playing his first full tournament with his new coaching setup after splitting with Gilles Cervara last year.
João Fonseca, the Brazilian sensation, is generating plenty of buzz. Denis Shapovalov and Learner Tien round out what should be a competitive field.
What’s At Stake
The prize money and ranking points make this tournament worth fighting for. The women’s champion walks away with $214,530 and 500 ranking points – not bad for a week’s work in sunny Brisbane.
That’s double what the men’s winner gets.
The men’s champion takes home $114,060 and 250 points. Last year, Jiri Lehecka only had to play five games in the final because Reilly Opelka retired with an injury. Lehecka’s back this year to defend his title.
Making the final still pays well. The women’s runner-up earns $134,600 and 325 points. For the men, it’s $66,555 and 165 points.
Polina Kudermetova made a surprising run to last year’s women’s final before falling to Sabalenka. That kind of breakthrough performance can really change a career trajectory.
Opelka’s injury in last year’s final was particularly tough to watch. He’d fought through so many physical problems just to get there, only to have his body betray him in the biggest moment.
Even reaching the semifinals is worthwhile. Women get $77,115 and 195 points for making it that far. Men receive $38,885 and 100 points.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Grigor Dimitrov both fell in last year’s semis. Dimitrov, who split with coach Jamie Delgado last year, will be looking to start fresh in Brisbane.
The money keeps flowing through the earlier rounds too. Quarterfinalists earn solid payouts – $37,640 and 108 points for the women, $21,980 and 50 points for the men.
Even losing in the round of 16 means you’re going home with something substantial.
Women collect $19,909 and 60 points at that stage. Men get $12,885 and 25 points. For players ranked outside the top 50, those amounts can make a real difference.
The women’s draw is bigger – 48 players compared to 32 for the men. The top 16 women’s seeds get first-round byes, which is a nice advantage.
First-round losers in the women’s draw still pocket $11,920 and one ranking point.
2026 Brisbane International Prize Money and ATP & WTA Points Overview:
| ATP Points | WTA Points | ATP Prize Money | WTA Prize Money | |
| Winner | 250 points | 500 points | $114,060 | $214,530 |
| Finalist | 165 points | 325 points | $66,555 | $134,600 |
| Semi-finalists | 100 points | 195 points | $38,885 | $77,115 |
| Quarter-finalists | 50 points | 108 points | $21,980 | $37,640 |
| Round of 16 | 25 points | 60 points | $12,885 | $19,909 |
| Round of 32 | 0 points | 32 points | $7,740 | $13,735 |
| Round of 48 | – | 1 point | – | $11,920 |
Brisbane has a pretty solid history too. Past women’s champions include Rybakina, Serena Williams, and Victoria Azarenka – not bad company to join.
With this kind of field and these financial incentives, January in Brisbane should be absolutely electric.
