At a Glance
- Maddison Inglis and Jason Kubler both qualified for the Australian Open main draw within an hour of each other
- The couple got engaged on Dec. 19, 2025, just one month before their historic qualification
- This marks Inglis’ first main draw qualification since 2022
- Why it matters: Their simultaneous qualification creates a rare feel-good sports story combining personal and professional triumph
Australian tennis couple Maddison Inglis and Jason Kubler have achieved what most athletes only dream of – qualifying for their home Grand Slam tournament together, just weeks after announcing their engagement.
The Emotional Moment They Both Qualified
The pair’s qualification happened within hours of each other, creating an unforgettable moment captured by tournament cameras. Inglis, 28, shared a video from the Australian Open showing their reactions when they realized both had made it through qualifying.
In the footage, Inglis approaches Kubler, 32, asking “You won as well?” When he explains his opponent “pulled out,” she exclaims “No way” before embracing him in an emotional hug.
Kubler later conducted an interview expressing his joy at their dual success. “I’m getting the ‘when is the wedding?’ questions and stuff like that but that’s a long time in the future,” he said. “So right now, [we’re just focusing] on the tennis. Hopefully Maddy can keep going.”
Their Journey to Qualification
The road to qualification wasn’t without its tense moments. Inglis initially thought Kubler had lost his match after seeing him lose the first set and then appear at her court.
“I saw he lost the first set and then he was over to my match not too much longer after, so I was like, ‘Oh bugger, he must have lost in straight [sets],” she told the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC).
She was wrong. Kubler had won his match, and the realization created what she called “a really special moment. It’s not every day you both get through qualifying, and are in the main draw of a grand slam.”
A Month of Celebrations
The qualification caps off an extraordinary month for the couple. Inglis announced their engagement on Instagram on December 19, 2025, sharing photos of them smiling on the beach with her new engagement ring visible.
“Our first time to rotto was pretty special 🥰🥰🩷🩷💍💍,” she captioned the post, showing off a round brilliant cut ring.
While the exact length of their relationship isn’t specified, Inglis has been sharing photos of the couple since February 2023, when she posted a selfie of them together with the caption “a few special moments from the Aus summer.”
Support System Success
The couple’s mutual support appears to be a key factor in their success. Kubler, who watched Inglis defeat Tamara Korpatsch from Germany, told ABC: “To see her get over the hump and qualify – it’s just so cool.”
His happiness for her success even exceeded his own. “I would actually say I felt happier watching her do that than I did at the end of my match,” he admitted.
This qualification represents a significant milestone for both players. For Inglis, it’s her first main draw qualification since 2022, making the achievement even more meaningful.
What’s Next
Both players will now prepare for the main draw of the Australian Open, where they’ll compete in their individual events. The rare occurrence of an engaged couple qualifying together for their home Grand Slam adds a unique storyline to the tournament.
As they shift focus from wedding planning to match preparation, the tennis world will be watching to see how far this power couple can go in their quest for Grand Slam success.
