When will the Australian Open be held?
The main draw matches of this Australian Open will be played between January 16 and 29, 2023. The qualifiers will take place the previous week, between January 9 and 13.
Who are the defending champions?
During the 2022 edition, it was Rafael Nadal who won in singles after a high-flying final against Daniil Medvedev. Among the women, it was Ashleigh Barty who won the title by overcoming Danielle Collins in the final. It was the last match of her career and she will therefore not defend her title next January.
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The winners in the other events in 2022 were:
- Men’s doubles: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis
- Double dames : Barbara Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova
- Double mixte : Kristina Mladenovic and Ivan Dodig
- Men’s wheelchair tennis: Shingo Kunieda
- Women’s wheelchair tennis: Died de Groot
- Quad wheelchair tennis: Sam Schroder
- Double men’s wheelchair tennis: Alfie Hewett et Gordon Reid
- Women’s Double Wheelchair Tennis: Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot
- Double quad wheelchair tennis: Andy Lapthorne et David Wagner
- Junior men’s singles: Bruno Kuzuhara
- Simple juniors dames : Petra Marcinko
- Junior men’s doubles: Bruno Kuzuhara et Coleman Wong
- Double juniors dames : Clervie Ngounoue and Diana Schneider
Do players need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to participate in the Australian Open 2023?
Visitors can enter Australian territory without being vaccinated, the same is true for players who can therefore receive a visa and play in Melbourne.
Will Novak Djokovic participate in the Australian Open 2023?
Novak Djokovic has received a visa allowing him to participate in the 2023 edition of the Australian Open where he will try to win his tenth success.
Why do the winners’ trophies bear the names of Norman Brookes and Daphne Akhurts?
The winner’s trophy for the men’s singles is called the Norman Brookes Trophy. He is an Australian player of the years 1900-1910 who won three Grand Slam tournaments and six Davis Cups. Daphne Akhurst, the name of the ladies’ singles winner’s trophy, was a five-time Australian Open winner in the 1920s who died while pregnant at age 29.
Who has won the most Australian Opens?
Among the men, it was Novak Djokovic who triumphed most often with 9 victories on Australian territory. Margaret Court is even stronger among women with 11 victories in this tournament including one before the start of the Open era in 1960.
In more recent times, Serena Williams won 7 between 2003 and 2017.
When was the first Australian Open held?
The first edition of the Australian Open was held in 1905 on grass courts. Hard courts only made their appearance in 1988.
Where is the tournament taking place?
Since 1988, it has been held in Melbourne, at Melbourne Park. The main courts are named after country legends, Rod Laver and Margaret Court.
Who is the director of the Australian Open?
It is Craig Tiley who has held this position since 2006, the date of the second of Roger Federer’s six victories in Melbourne.
Is the tournament present on social networks?
You can follow the Australian Open on Twitter (1.7 million subscribers), on Instagram (2.1 million), Facebook (2.2 million) and even on Tiktok (1.4 million).
How do I access the Australian Open 2023 ticket office?
Ticketing for this event can be found on the official tournament website ausopen.com.
Where to watch the Australian Open 2023?
In France, the competition will be broadcast by Eurosport again this year.
