Enjoy the AO precinct experience with a spectacular line-up of food, beverages, live entertainment, and fan activations. (unreserved seating area) Access to Kia Arena, 1573 Arena and other outdoor courts. local time.' But the Australian Open’s move to 15 days is the 'most significant change,' and perhaps a 'sign of things to come' (, 10/2). (minimum two matches scheduled) John Cain Arena. 1 Courts can 'keep tennis going until as late as 11 p.m. The AP's Howard Fendrich noted the change for next year's tournament at comes after this year's Australian Open included a second-round match between Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis that 'concluded after 4 a.m.' More and more players have been 'speaking out about those sorts of scheduling issues' as more and more matches have 'gone deep into the night' ( AP, 10/2).ĬHANGING OF THE TIMES: 's Ed McGrogan noted Grand Slam events have 'always been two weeks long,' with the French Open as the 'one outlier.' That tournament since 2006 has 'begun on a Sunday and ended on one, 14 days later.' It seemed 'only a matter of time before another major followed suit,' and now the Australian Open becomes the 'second 15-day Slam.' Over the last decade, all of the Slams have 'grown in some manner: Roland Garros added a night session the US Open added a second night session' and Wimbledon’s roofs over Centre and No. Tournament Dir Craig Tiley said that making the Australian Open a 15-day event for the first time would 'help alleviate the pressure of late-night finishes for competitors and spectators.' Waters noted the Sunday start will 'increase the number of Australian Open sessions in the tournament’s three arenas, Rod Laver, Margaret Court and John Cain, from 47 to 52.' Extending the length of the tournament gives the Australian Open a 'chance to sell more tickets' after it ' broke attendance records last year with 839,192 fans through the gates.' Former tennis player and analyst Todd Woodbridge said that the extra day could 'enable the Open to sell another 40,000 to 50,000 tickets' ( Melbourne AGE, 10/3). The Australian Open will 'start on a Sunday next year,' with the tournament to 'run a day longer after players raised concerns about late finishes due to too many matches being squeezed into the opening Monday,' according to Cara Waters of the Melbourne AGE. The singles champions will each take home $2.975 million, so just over £2.47 million.The decision to run the Australian Open a day longer would help alleviate the pressure of late-night finishes for competitors and spectators Mike Frey/USA TODAY NETWORK The Australian Open total prize pool is $76.5 million, up 3.4 per cent on 2022. What is the tournament schedule for the men's and women's singles?ġ6-17 January - First round (from 12am GMT, night session from 8am)ġ8-19 January - Second round (from 12am, night session from 8am)Ģ0-21 January - Third round (from 12am, night session from 8am)Ģ2-23 January - Fourth round (from 12am, night session from 8am)Ģ4-25 January - Quarter-finals (from 12am, night session from 8/8:30am)Ģ7 January - Semi-finals (first one 5am, second one not before 8:30am)Ģ9 January - Men's final (8:30am) What is the Australian Open prize money?

He followed that triumph up by winning his 14th French Open.

Spaniard Rafael Nadal fought back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and win his 21st Grand Slam title. Rod Laver won 11 Grand Slam singles titles and remains the last man to win the four biggest tournaments in the sport in a single calendar year. Image: Rafael Nadal is the top seed for this year's Australian OpenĪshleigh Barty ended a 44-year drought for Australia by winning the 2022 women's title against Danielle Collins before announcing her shock retirement from the sport in March. Alongside Raducanu, Harriet Dart will be hoping for joy after Jodie Burrage and Katie Boulter missed out on qualification. He is now ranked inside the top 50 and will want to at least match his run to the third round of the US Open, but he faces top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal in his opening clash.Ĭameron Norrie is perhaps Britain's best hope in the men's draw while Dan Evans has had success in Australia in the past. Jack Draper at 21 has risen fast up the rankings and has begun the season in good form. He made the final at Stuttgart, won his 700th ATP Tour match and returned to the top 50 in the world, all while playing with a metal hip.Ī deep run at one of the major tournaments is the only thing he has not been able to manage, not making it past the third round since his hip troubles and a tough first-round test against former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini doesn't help matters. Image: Five-time runner-up Andy Murray faces a tough opening test against Matteo BerrettiniĪndy Murray enjoyed a remarkable 2022 season.

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