India, Jan. 15 -- The Australian Open 2026 promises more than just another Grand Slam. For Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, Melbourne could mark the culmination of a remarkable journey: the chance to complete a Career Grand Slam, a milestone that would cement their place among tennis's all-time greats. Both, however, face their own hurdles, with neither enjoying an especially favourable draw in their respective singles categories.

Swiatek and Alcaraz are both missing the Australian Open from their trophy cabinets. The Spaniard has a second chance to become the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam, having won his first French Open title in 2024, though he fell to Novak Djokovic in last year's quarterfinals. Swiatek, meanwhile, will...