Highlights:
- Tournament Dates and Location: Starts January 14th in Melbourne, Australia.
- Broadcast Information: ESPN (US), Sony TEN (India).
- Djokovic’s participation, Next Gen’s rise, legends’ farewells, redemption narratives.
- Must-Watch Matches: Nadal vs. Kyrgios, Swiatek vs. Badosa, Medvedev vs. Zverev.
- Doubles excitement, emerging talents.
The Melbourne heat already simmers with anticipation as the first Grand Slam of the year happens onto the scene! The Australian Open 2024 will commence on Sunday, January 14th, promising two weeks of electrifying tennis under the scorching Australian sun. So, grab your sunscreen, and your favourite hat, and prepare to witness the world’s best players battle for the coveted title with the biggest tennis stars battling for the trophy in Melbourne, Australia.
A total of 128 players are participating in the Australian Open women’s and men’s single competition and into eight groups of 16 players each. 112 players qualified for the tournament either on their world rankings or by wild-card invites. The remaining 16 players qualified for the event by competing in qualification matches conducted in the week preceding the Australian Open’s opening round.
Here is all you need to know about Australian Open 2024-
When and where Australian Open 2024 is happening?
The Australian Open begins on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the United States with men’s and women’s singles first-round matches and concludes on Jan. 27 with women’s singles finals.
Where to Witness the Action?
You can catch the matches live at Melbourne Park, where the vibrant atmosphere crackles with excitement. Or, settle in for a thrilling viewing at home.ESPN will be broadcasting all the action in the US, while Sony TEN telecasts in India.ESPN will have Day 1 coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET on Sat. Jan. 13 on ESPN+ and at midnight ET on ESPN2. The network promises 110 hours of coverage throughout the tournament . Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of the US Eastern Time. so Australian Open matches played in the morning will take place in the evening or early morning in the United States. So, tune in early for morning matches or settle in for late-night drama!
Some of the matches to watch excitement, and emerging talents.
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Nadal vs. Kyrgios: A fiery clash of styles and personalities awaits as Nadal, the king of clay, faces the flamboyant Kyrgios on home soil.
Swiatek vs. Badosa: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek battles Paula Badosa in a showdown between two aggressive baseliners.
Medvedev vs. Zverev: The battle for supremacy on hard courts heats up as Medvedev and Zverev renew their rivalry in the round of 16.
Don’t miss the doubles matches, where dynamic duos like Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis aim to upset the established pairs. Also, keep an eye out for rising stars like Holger Rune and Coco Gauff, who
might just steal the spotlight with their audacious play.
