On Wednesday, the Australian Open 2026 features highly anticipated quarterfinal matches. Jannik Sinner will face Ben Shelton in the evening session, with Sinner holding an 8-1 record against Shelton and aiming to reach the semifinals. Novak Djokovic will play Lorenzo Musetti at 2:30 p.m. AEDT, seeking his 103rd win at the tournament and aiming to surpass Roger Federer for most victories. If both Sinner and Djokovic win, they will meet in the semifinals on Friday. The women's quarterfinals include Iga Swiatek versus Elena Rybakina, with Swiatek holding a slight edge in head-to-head and Rybakina aiming for revenge after their 2023 encounter. Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova will also face off, with Pegula leading their head-to-head 3-0. The day promises high-quality tennis, with the winners advancing to the semifinals and potential matchups between top seeds.