The main draw matches for the Australian Open are about to kick off and keeping fans up-to-date with every second of the action will be a team helmed by John McEnroe and Jim Courier. The two Americans boast several years of experience in the broadcast game and fans can expect some top-notch commentary that will enhance their viewing experience.
The primary broadcast for the upcoming hard court Major will be provided by Channel Nine, an Australian television network. The channel will cover every part of the tournament, from on-court action to off-court analysis.
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Leading the broadcast team for Channel Nine are McEnroe and Courier. McEnroe is largely considered to be one of the best players of all-time, having been ranked World No.1 in both the singles and doubles event during his career. On the other hand, Courier has an intimate knowledge of Melbourne Park, having won two Australian Open trophies during his playing days.
Supporting John McEnroe and Jim Courier in their coverage will be Lleyton Hewitt and Jelena Dokic. Hewitt’s career on the courts saw him win two singles and one doubles Grand Slam. He was also ranked No.1 in the world for 80 weeks and he remains one of the most successful Australian players of all-time. Meanwhile, Dokic is a former WTA World No.4, having won several titles across all surfaces.
Rounding out the Channel Nine’s broadcast team will be the likes of Todd Woodbridge, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik.
Australian Open 2026: ESPN’s broadcast team to be led by Chris Evert
In the USA, the Australian Open will be broadcast on the ESPN network. The hosts for the tournament will be former volleyball player Katie George and Emmy-winning sports journalist Malika Andrews.
The match analysis team for the channel will be led by the legendary Chris Evert. The American is an 18-time Grand Slam champion and was ranked No.1 in the world for 260 weeks. Joining her will be former Danish World No.1 and Grand Slam champion Caroline Wozniacki, former World No.4s James Blake and Mary Joe Fernandez, as well as Americans Sam Querrey, Chris Eubanks and CoCo Vandeweghe. John McEnroe will also be a part of this team.
Meanwhile, ESPN’s commentators for the Australian Open will include the likes of Patrick McEnroe and Jason Goodall.
Edited by Riddhi Acharya