Where are Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu, Amanda Anisimova playing before Australian Open? Full United Cup, Adelaide, Brisbane entry lists

The 2026 season is almost upon us, and top players such as Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Emma Raducanu, and others have already chosen their first tournament of the new season. Most big names usually compete in only one warm-up tournament in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

However, a handful of them go all out and participate in back-to-back tournaments before the season's first Major. A total of six different tournaments will be held before the Australian Open, with only one of them being outside the country.

The United Cup and the Brisbane International, which will be held in the first week of January, will feature most of the tour's biggest names. Here's a look at the full entry lists for all the tournaments in the lead-up to the Australian Open 2026:

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#1. United Cup (January 2-11)

18 teams will battle it out in the fourth edition of the United Cup, which will be held across two cities, Perth and Sydney. The United States are the defending champions. Top 10 players Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz are back to spearhead their country's title defense.

Top 10 players Iga Swiatek, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jack Draper, Jasmine Paolini, Alexander Zverev, and Alex de Minaur will lead their respective countries' challenge for the title. Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka will also make their tournament debut.

Teen star Victoria Mboko is another player to look out for, as well as Stan Wawrinka, who's set to retire in 2026. Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Belinda Bencic, Barbora Krejcikova, and Jakub Mensik are the other notable names in the mix.

To view the full entry list, click here.

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#2. Brisbane International (January 4-11)

Aryna Sabalenka at the Brisbane International 2025. (Photo: Getty)

The Brisbane International will be a WTA 500 event on the women's side, and an ATP 250 event on the men's side. Seven of the current top 10 players on the women's tour, led by World No. 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, headline the field.

Joining Sabalenka in Brisbane are her fellow top 10 cohorts Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Mirra Andreeva, and Ekaterina Alexandrova. The men's field is equally impressive, with the likes of Daniil Medvedev, Denis Shapovalov, Tommy Paul, Joao Fonseca, Nick Kyrgios, and Learner Tien making an appearance.

To view the complete entry list, click here.

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#3. Hong Kong Open (January 5-11)

Away from the chaos in Australia, a few players will make a pit stop in Asia for the Hong Kong Open before heading Down Under. World No. 8 Lorenzo Musetti is the only top 10 player in the mix, and headlines the tournament.

Three top 20 players are part of the field as well, Alexander Bublik, Andrey Rublev, and Karen Khachanov. Alexandre Muller, who claimed his maiden ATP title here a year ago, is back to defend his title.

To view the entry list, click here.

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#4. ASB Classic, Auckland (January 5-11, WTA; January 12-17, ATP)

The ASB Classic in Auckland, classified as a 250 event on both tours, will host the women in the first week, followed by the men a week later. Following a brief appearance during the US summer swing this year, Venus Williams will commence her 2026 campaign in Auckland.

Sloane Stephens will also embark on her comeback here. Elina Svitolina and Emma Navarro are the top two seeds, and are joined by rising young stars Iva Jovic, Alexandra Eala, and Janice Tjen.

Ben Shelton leads the men's field as the top seed. Defending champion Gael Monfils is also in contention. Stan Wawrinka, Jakub Mensik, and Casper Ruud will also make an appearance here following their time at the United Cup.

To view the entry lists, click here and here.

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#5. Adelaide International (January 12-17)

Novak Djokovic at the Hellenic Championship 2025. (Photo: Getty)

The Adelaide International is billed as an ATP 250 and WTA 500 event. 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic is the star attraction for the 2026 edition, making a rare appearance in the week before a Major.

Jack Draper, Joao Fonseca, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Tommy Paul are among those to play in consecutive weeks. They will make a beeline for Adelaide after the conclusion of their respective campaigns in the first week of the month. Valentin Vacherot, Jiri Lehecka, and Brandon Nakashima are some of the other prominent names to compete on the men's side.

Americans Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys are the top two seeds on the women's side. The latter is also the defending champion in Adelaide, as well as the Australian Open. The two will also contest back-to-back tournaments, being on the entry list of the Brisbane International as well. Aping them by competing throughout the fortnight will be Mirra Andreeva, Belinda Bencic, Emma Navarro, and Ektaterina Alexandrova.

To view the full entry list, click here.

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#6. Hobart International (January 12-17)

The Hobart International, a WTA 250 event, at times gets the short end of the stick due to its placement on the calendar. However, that won't be the case in 2026. Grand Slam champions Emma Raducanu and Barbora Krejcikova have committed to play, boosting the tournament's star power.

Elise Mertens leads the field as the top seed. Hailey Baptiste, Ann Li, McCartney Kessler, and Peyton Stearns are some of the other well-known names slated to participate in Hobart.

To view the complete entry list, click here.

Edited by Rohit