Day 9 of the Australian Open: Wang Xinyu to face Anisimova at 10:30, Sinner misses out on the main court

The lineup for Day 9 of the 2026 Australian Open is out, featuring quarterfinal clashes in the lower halves of both men’s and women’s singles. Chinese contender Wang Xinyu is scheduled to face the No. 4 seed Anisimova in the second match on John Cain Arena, with the match commencing at 10:30 AM Beijing time on January 26. This marks their debut encounter at the professional level.

Wang Xinyu

Anisimova

At Rod Laver Arena, the daytime session will showcase two key battles between top 10 players. Defending champion Keys will kick off the “American Derby” against No. 6 seed Pegula, followed by the fourth-round match between No. 5 seed Musetti and No. 9 seed Fritz. The night session will feature No. 2 seed Swiatek and ten-time champion Djokovic competing for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Keys

Djokovic

Former finalist Rybakina will appear on Margaret Court Arena, where she will compete against No. 21 seed Mertens for a quarterfinal berth. Defending champion Sinner will close the session on this court, facing No. 22 seed Darderi. This is the first time the Italian will not play at Rod Laver Arena this Australian Open. The showdown between American No. 1 and No. 8 seed Shelton and No. 12 seed Ruud is scheduled as the final match on John Cain Arena.

Sinner

Rybakina

The duo of Zhang Shuai and German player Pütz will aim for a mixed doubles quarterfinal spot, while five young Chinese players—Sun Xinran, Qu Yihan, Zhang Ruien, Shao Yushan, Geng Xinle, and Kang Kaige—will compete in the junior events.

Sun Xinran

Kang Kaige

2026 Australian Open Day 9 Schedule

(Written and edited by Wang Fei)