Australian Open 2023: Dates, venue, schedule, prize money, key details
What is the prize money of the Australian Open? Who are the main key competitors? Know all details
By ET Spotlight Special |
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The 111th edition of the mega tennis tournament Australian Open is back for its 2023 edition and is scheduled for January next year. The first Grand Slam of the year will witness the return of legendary Tennis player Novak Djokovic who has been granted a visa to compete in the tournament. Fans might also get to see India's star player Sania Mirza who is likely to play in the doubles event.
What are the official dates of the Australian open 2023?
The Australian Open will begin on January 16 and go on till f January 29. While the Women's final match is scheduled for January 28, Men's final will be played on January 29.
Where is the Australian Open 2023 taking place?
The Australian Open is taking place in Melbourne Park.
Djoker in detention: This may be really why
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Djoker in detention: This may be really why
Djoker in detention: This may be really why
Novak Djokovic is spending his Christmas in a govt detention centre in Melbourne.
Novak Djokovic is spending his Christmas in a govt detention centre in Melbourne.
The nine-time Australian Open champion was dramatically stripped of his entry visa.
The nine-time Australian Open champion was dramatically stripped of his entry visa.
His fans are outraged. The tennis world is flummoxed. His family has hit out.
His fans are outraged. The tennis world is flummoxed. His family has hit out.
Reports say the debacle could be down to a subtle difference in Australia's vax rules.
Reports say the debacle could be down to a subtle difference in Australia's vax rules.
There is one rule for playing at the Australian Open, another for entering Australia.
There is one rule for playing at the Australian Open, another for entering Australia.
Foreign nationals cannot use past infection as exemption for not being double vaccinated.
Foreign nationals cannot use past infection as exemption for not being double vaccinated.
But for playing at the Open, they CAN use that clause, as per Tennis Australia's rules.
But for playing at the Open, they CAN use that clause, as per Tennis Australia's rules.
It's not officially confirmed that Djokovic tried to use that clause at the Melbourne airport.
It's not officially confirmed that Djokovic tried to use that clause at the Melbourne airport.
But govt sources revealed that he gave a medical exemption on a Tennis Australia letterhead.
But govt sources revealed that he gave a medical exemption on a Tennis Australia letterhead.
Who are some of the Key players partaking in the Grand Slam?
Last year's defending champion Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, and Carlos Alcaraz, Ons Jabeur, Iga Swiatek are some of the key players that will be marking their presence in the Grand Slam.
Who won the Australian Open in 2022?
Rafael Nadal won the men’s singles championship and Ashleigh Barty (retired ) was the champion in the category of women’s single
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How much price money is allocated for the winners of the Australian Open?
The sum total of prize money for Australian Open 2022 was $53.5 million US dollars. Winners of men’s singles and women’s singles got a reward of $2,071,064 USD in 2022.
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FAQs:
Where will the Australian open 2023 be broadcasted live on Indian television screens? Wimbledon 2022 can be easily accessed via Sony Sports Network in India.
Where will the Australian Open 2023 be available online in India? Wimbledon 2022 will be available for online streaming on SonyLIV app.