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 supply a good and equitable schedule on the stadium courts,” Australian Open Event Director Craig Tiley stated.
“The extra day will obtain this, benefiting scheduling for followers and gamers alike. The primary spherical will now be performed over three days as an alternative of two, additionally giving followers an additional day of unbelievable tennis, leisure, meals and household enjoyable.
“Yearly our staff works onerous to carry followers an occasion that feels new and thrilling, and that is one other alternative to develop what’s already the largest annual sporting occasion on the planet in January.”
When do the Australian Open finals happen?
The ladies’s last is on Saturday, Jan 27. The lads’s last is on the next day (Jan 28).
Methods to watch the Australian Open on TV within the UK
Within the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to stay motion from Melbourne. To observe on discovery+, an Leisure & Sport move is £6.99/month or £59.99/12 months.
Methods 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 12 months’s Australian Open complete prize cash is a report 13 per cent improve on 2023. £46.3m will likely be shared by the sector with the eventual winners taking dwelling £1.68m.
“We’ve upped prize cash for each spherical on the Australian Open with the foremost will increase in qualifying and the early rounds of singles and doubles,” Tiley stated.
“We wish to guarantee Australia stays the launchpad for the worldwide tennis season and the gamers and their groups have every part they should assist them carry out at their greatest and proceed to benefit from the Comfortable Slam.”