When does the Australian Open begin?
The event begins on Sunday, Jan 14. It’s the first Sunday begin within the event’s historical past.
“We’ve listened to suggestions from the gamers and followers and are excited to ship an answer to minimise late finishes whereas persevering with to offer a good and equitable schedule on the stadium courts,” Australian Open Event Director Craig Tiley mentioned.
“The extra day will obtain this, benefiting scheduling for followers and gamers alike. The primary spherical will now be performed over three days as a substitute of two, additionally giving followers an additional day of unbelievable tennis, leisure, meals and household enjoyable.”
When is the Australian Open draw?
The Australian Open singles draw will happen on Thursday, 11 January.
When do the Australian Open finals happen?
The ladies’s closing is on Saturday, Jan 27. The boys’s closing is on the next day (Jan 28).
Find out how to watch the Australian Open on TV within the UK
Within the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to reside motion from Melbourne. To look at on discovery+, an Leisure & Sport move is £6.99/month or £59.99/yr.
Find out how to watch the Australian Open on TV within the US
ESPN has the broadcasting rights to point out the event.
What’s the Australian Open prize cash?
This yr’s Australian Open whole prize cash is a document 13 per cent improve on 2023. £46.3m can be shared by the sector with the winners every taking dwelling £1.68m.
“We’ve upped prize cash for each spherical on the Australian Open with the most important will increase in qualifying and the early rounds of singles and doubles,” Tiley mentioned. “We need to guarantee Australia stays the launchpad for the worldwide tennis season and the gamers and their groups have every thing they should assist them carry out at their greatest and proceed to benefit from the blissful slam.”