Sky Sports tennis expert Gigi Salmon has tipped Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova to win the 2026 Australian Open titles. Her column arrives as the tournament kicks off in Melbourne, with the Brits facing tough draws. Salmon's predictions come amid a packed field, including 11 Grand Slam champions on the women's side.

The preview also touches on the recent one-point Slam event, where amateur Jordan Smith stunned Sinner and Anisimova to claim a $1 million prize. This sideshow adds to the tournament's festive atmosphere but has sparked debate about distracting from the main qualifying draws, a growing trend in modern Grand Slams.

Salmon questions whether Novak Djokovic can secure an 11th Australian Open title and a record 25th major. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka enters as the player to beat after her US Open win, while Iga Swiatek looks for stability. The stage is set for a compelling fortnight of tennis in Melbourne.