Australian Open
Hard courts at Melbourne Park. First major of the year. In 2026 the main draw is 18 January to 1 February.
Majors
How the Grand Slams work
The four majors sit on both tours. Each one is run by its own tournament, and each one is worth more ranking points than any other event.
The four
Roland Garros
Clay at Stade Roland-Garros in Paris. Also called the French Open. In 2026 it is 24 May to 7 June.
Wimbledon
Grass at the All England Club. The tournament’s own name is The Championships. In 2026 it is 29 June to 12 July.
US Open
Hard courts at Flushing Meadows in New York. Last major of the year. In 2026 it is 30 August to 13 September.
The draw
Singles is a 128-player knockout. Men play best of five sets. Women play best of three. The program also includes men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles. Qualifying is played in the days before the main draw.
The slams are not ATP or WTA tournaments. They are run by the tournaments themselves, and both tours count them. A singles champion earns 2,000 ranking points on the tour that player competes on. At 6–6 in the last set, the slams use a 10-point tie-break.
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