Capriati presented Rybakina with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at the Australian Open on Jan. 31

Jennifer Capriati, a former World No. 1 and three-time Major champion, is set to make an appearance at the Australian Open 2026.

Jennifer Capriati, a name synonymous with tennis greatness, made a notable return to the public eye at the Australian Open, captivating fans and players alike. On January 31, 2024, the former world No. 1 presented the prestigious Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup to Elena Rybakina, who triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling women's final.

Tennis legend Jennifer Capriati has mare a rare public appearance to bring the trophy out ahead of the Australian Open women’s final on Saturday night. The American, 49, has barely been seen since retiring from the sport just over 20 years ago, aside from the odd tweet during grand slams.

The Kazakhstani champ won the Australian Open for the first time in an epic comeback victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a rollercoaster final on Saturday night.

In a rare and heartfelt public appearance, tennis legend Jennifer Capriati presented the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at the Australian Open, delighting fans and players alike. This moment marked a significant return for the former world No. 1, who has largely remained out of the spotlight since her retirement over two decades ago.

The Kazakh took out No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals and No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final in Melbourne.

Carlos Alcaraz thinks he might get a small kangaroo tattooed on one leg. It would be a lasting memento of his win over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men's final Sunday which made him the youngest male player at 22 to complete a career Grand Slam.