Australian Open 2024 Day 1: Full schedule, order of play, when and how to watch

The 2024 Australian Open commenced its 15-day extravaganza on an unprecedented Sunday, featuring early clashes with past U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez and more. Novak Djokovic, the 10-time Australian Open champion, initiated his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title against Dino Prizmic, while Aryna Sabalenka defended her title against Ella Seidel. The opening ceremony witnessed tennis legends Andre Agassi and Evonne Goolagong Cawley honoring the event's 50th anniversary.

Champions in Action

The defending champions, Djokovic and Sabalenka, showcased their skills on the first day. Djokovic, on a remarkable 28-match winning streak at Melbourne Park, faced Croatia's Dino Prizmic, eyeing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Sabalenka, the women's singles No. 2 seed, took on Ella Seidel at Rod Laver Arena.


Star-Studded Lineup

Day 1 featured other prominent players like Jannik Sinner, Andrey Rublev, Caroline Wozniacki, and Maria Sakkari. Wozniacki, the 2018 champion, made a remarkable return after a four-year hiatus, facing Magda Linette, a semifinalist in the previous year.

Broadcast Details in India

For Indian viewers, the tournament's broadcast is on the Sony Ten network, with live streaming available on Sony LIV. Hindustan Times will provide match updates and scorelines.

Men's Singles Showdown: Djokovic vs. Prizmic

The spotlight in the men's singles was on Djokovic's match against Prizmic. Despite concerns about a wrist injury, Djokovic reassured fans, stating he is "pain-free" and aiming for his 90th win, a record at three different Grand Slams.

Women's Singles Clash: Wozniacki vs. Linette

In the women's singles, attention turned to Wozniacki's return against Linette. The former champion, back in a Grand Slam since 2020, aimed to make a mark against Linette, who reached the semis last year.

Day 1 Order of Play

The Day 1 Order of Play outlined thrilling matchups, with the day session starting at 5:30 am IST and the night session at 1:30 pm IST across the three main arenas: Rod Laver, Margaret Court, and John Cain.

As the tournament unfolds, fans eagerly await more thrilling moments and potential upsets in this 2024 Australian Open.