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Finals Locked in for 2026 Australian Junior Open in Melbourne

Published Wed 15 Apr 2026

Exciting match ups have emerged for the 2026 Australian Junior Open in Melbourne, with coveted spots in tomorrow’s finals secured by both Aussie and international prospects.

The competition has welcomed over 300 players where now only two remain in each age group. For Australian fans, there is plenty to be excited about as the next generation of squash stars play for ultimate glory. 

The U19 Girls final features an all-Aussie match up between top seed Sarbani Maitra (QLD) and Joanne Joseph (VIC). Maitra dropped only one set to rising star Tina Ma (VIC) in her semi final match, where Joanne Joseph overcame a tough game against New Zealand’s Aria Bannister. 

Both U19 Boys semi finals went the distance in thrilling five set games, with both winners coming back from 2 sets down. U19 Boys #1 seed Jackson Wylie (NSW) defeated his international rival Maximus Mathews to secure his place in the boys final. Fellow Aussie and #2 seed Kasper Cheung (NSW) was courageous against Brodie Bennett (NZL) in the semi final, fighting all the way to the big dance. 

Queensland’s Isabella Wilcox has set her date with WA’s Ruby Foo for the U17 Girls final in Melbourne. Both players only dropped one set in their semi final matches and look on track for a tight match in the final. In the U17 Boys final, New Zealand squash fans will be very excited to see Vihan Chathury and Bihandu Nanayakkara go toe-to-toe on the court. 

An all-international final is lined up in the U15 Girls division with last year’s champion Emily Senior (JPN) set to play Kelihla Cheong (SGP), with both players winning in straight sets in the semi finals. 

Following suit in the U15 Boys final, exciting overseas players Yuanbo Jia (CHN) and Kyan Phuah (MYS) will meet on court tomorrow. Both players overcame athletes seeded higher than them in the tournament to secure their spot in tomorrow’s final.

Top players Aradhana Singh (IND) and Ee Rynn Chuang (MYS) will bring an exciting U13 Girls final to MSAC. U13 Boys #1 seed and hometown hopeful Aleister Loo (VIC) has a brave battle ahead in the final against Cheuk Him Brody (HKG).

Ruisha Chu (NSW) will look for a home crowd support when she takes on top seed Siti Aleeya Sharhar (MYS) in the U11 Girls final, as fans can get excited for an all-Aussie match up in the U11 Boys final between Nathan Lin (NSW) and Freddie Goldsmith (VIC).

With nine Australian players fighting for the top prize, the final day of the 2026 Australian Junior Open promises to bring electrifying action to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Catch up on today's action with replays here. 

For results from day four, click here.

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