The Brisbane International is here! The Tennis Gazette provides all the key information about the WTA tournament.
The new year means the return of world-class tennis, and there will be plenty of it over the coming weeks.
The best female players on the planet are already busy preparing for the first Grand Slam of the season: the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and many more stars are in the draw for the WTA 500 event in Brisbane this week.
Here is everything you need to know about the Brisbane International, from the players to the schedule.
WTA Brisbane International schedule
The 2026 WTA Brisbane International takes place at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Brisbane between Sunday, January 4, and Sunday, January 11.
| Date | Round |
| Sunday, January 4 | First round |
| Monday, January 5 | First round |
| Tuesday, January 6 | Second round |
| Wednesday, January 7 | Second round |
| Thursday, January 8 | Round of 16 |
| Friday, January 9 | Quarter-final |
| Saturday, January 10 | Semi-final |
| Sunday, January 11 | Final |
WTA Brisbane International players
The Brisbane International is a WTA 500 event, so many of the world’s best players have entered. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Jessica Pegula are all in the draw.
Here are the top eight seeds at the Brisbane International this week:
- Aryna Sabalenka (1)
- Amanda Anisimova (2)
- Elena Rybakina (3)
- Jessica Pegula (4)
- Madison Keys (5)
- Mirra Andreeva (6)
- Ekaterina Alexandrova (7)
- Clara Tauson (8)
Where to watch the WTA Brisbane International
WTA fans can watch live coverage of the Brisbane International throughout the week on Tennis Channel in the United States and on beIN Sports in Australia.
WTA Brisbane International prize money and ranking points
There is $1.2 million in prize money available to the women’s singles players at the WTA Brisbane International this week. The winner will receive more than $200,000.
| Round | Prize Money | WTA Ranking Points |
| Winner | $214,530 | 500 |
| Final | $134,600 | 325 |
| Semi-final | $77,115 | 195 |
| Quarter-final | $37,640 | 108 |
| Round of 16 | $19,909 | 60 |
| Second round | $13,735 | 32 |
| First round | $11,920 | 1 |
WTA Brisbane International predictions
The Tennis Gazette writers predict which player will lift the WTA Brisbane International trophy next Sunday.
Matthew Johns: Aryna Sabalenka is the obvious pick to defend her title, but I’m going with Elena Rybakina instead. Rybakina finished the 2025 season in sensational form, and I’m expecting more of the same in Australia!
George Patten: Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite, but don’t count out Amanda Anisimova. The American enjoyed her best season yet in 2025, and if she can carry that form through to the new year, Anisimova could pick up a few titles Down Under…
Peter Lynch: It’s definitely the easy option, but I think Aryna Sabalenka is still the player to beat in Brisbane. But here’s hoping for an upset!
Cameron Greenlees: Most will go for Sabalenka, but if the last tournament of the 2025 season is anything to go by, I’m picking Elena Rybakina. The former Wimbledon champion put together an incredible run at the WTA Finals, and I think that form will carry through to the Australian swing.
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