Four Ukrainian women in the doubles draw of the Australian Open 2026: who will play with whom

Four Ukrainian women in the doubles draw of the Australian Open 2026

According to Главком: The official list of participants in the doubles event of the 2026 Australian Open includes four representatives from Ukraine. The tournament will take place from January 18 to February 1. Among the participants are Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremska, Nadia Kichenok, and Lyudmyla Kichenok.

Pairs of Ukrainian tennis players

• Marta Kostyuk will be playing in a pair with Elena-Gabriela Ruse. In 2023, this pair reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, which was a significant achievement for both tennis players.
• Dayana Yastremska is playing in a pair with Alicia Parks. In August 2025, Yastremska and Parks had joint playing experience at the US Open.
• Lyudmyla Kichenok will compete in a pair with Katie Volynets. Her sister, Nadia Kichenok, is playing alongside Japanese tennis player Makoto Ninomia.

Both Kichenok sisters are starting the new season together at the WTA 500 tournament in Brisbane, allowing them to prepare for the Australian Open.

Thus, the Ukrainian tennis players have interesting pairs for participation in the doubles event of the 2026 Australian Open, and their involvement promises to be exciting for tennis fans.

The participation of four Ukrainian tennis players in the doubles draw of the Australian Open 2026 highlights the growing presence of Ukraine on the international tennis stage. It also indicates the successful preparation of the athletes, who already have experience competing in major tournaments, which could positively affect their results. Fans are eagerly anticipating the performances of the Ukrainian tennis players, as their pairs hold the potential for achieving high results in this prestigious tournament.