# Australian Open 2026: Main Draw Debut & The Peers-King Clash

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Podcast: [What you talking about Willis?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-you-talking-about-willis-1015454)
Published: 2026-01-20T06:00:09+00:00
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## Resource

The wait is over! Marcus Willis is officially making his Australian Open Main Draw debut . But if you thought the draw would be kind to the "Willbomb" on his first outing, think again.Marcus and his partner Jakub Paul have been handed a massive First Round test against the 16th seeds: Aussie icon John Peers and American doubles specialist Evan King . At this level, there truly are no easy matches. Marcus is lifting the lid on exactly what it takes to prepare for a showdown of this magnitude.. In this episode: The Main Draw Moment: Marcus on the feeling of finally making his AO debut. Scouting the Opposition: Breaking down the threat of Peers and King. Jakub's ready: How does he prepare Training: What's been going on around the practice courts Marcus and Dave want you to join in the fun INSTAGRAM and YOUTUBE Please like and subscribe to this podcast and spread the word! Thanks to Ali for the social coverage and Finchy for exec production.

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