What they’re wearing at the 2026 Australian Open

Melbourne Park has officially completed its transformation from tennis venue to fashion proving ground. With over 100,000 spectators flooding the grounds on opening day alone, the 2026 Australian Open has cemented its status as the year’s first unmissable style event—one where the courtside looks are generating as much heat as the January sun. This isn’t your grandmother’s Grand Slam. Thanks to the sartorial influence of tennis WAGs like Morgan Riddle and Paige Lorenze, who arrive match-ready with personal photographers in tow, the tournament has evolved into a masterclass in elevated sporting chic. Riddle opened proceedings in an off-the-shoulder baby blue knit set from Beginning Boutique (her first-ever brand collaboration, naturally), while Lorenze countered in crisp tennis whites — a semi-sheer top layered over structured pieces, paired with a white mini skirt and oversized sunglasses.

The aesthetic codes have shifted this season. Gone is the hyper-literal tenniscore of years past; in its place, something looser and more intuitive has emerged. Denim has become the unofficial hero fabric, styled with crisp whites, fluid tailoring, and strategic flashes of court blue. Think vintage Polo Sport tees (Lorenze wore one with raw-hem denim cut-offs, naturally) and pinstriped linen sets. Accessories lean practical yet expressive: capacious, slouchy leather shoulder bags, oversized sunnies, and colourful halterneck tops, as well as polos and zip-up tops, nod to the sporting season.

Ralph Lauren, marking its sixth consecutive year as Official Outfitter, has doubled down on its Grand Slam dominance with the AO26 Capsule Collection. The range channels Australia’s coastal energy through vivid colourways and performance fabrications (moisture-wicking, UV protection—the works), while the brand continues its Create-Your-Own customisation program for those seeking monogrammed memorabilia. But it’s the Ralph Lauren marquee at Melbourne Park that truly sets the tonal standard: polished takes on tennis whites, navy accents, and classic polos serving as a reminder that heritage codes still hold court. Plus, there are always theatrical player walk-ons to contend with. Naomi Osaka’s jellyfish-inspired Nike ensemble has already provided one unforgettable moment.

Below are the looks we’ve loved so far.