Australian Open

Along with offering a spot in the tennis history books, the four Grand Slams - the biggest events on the tennis calendar - also provide serious financial ...

[Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/deccanherald/) [Dailymotion ](https://www.dailymotion.com/DeccanHerald) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/DeccanHerald) Round of 16: A$67,250. Round of 32: A$46,500. Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Swiatek, received $2.6 million. What is the prize money on offer in men's and women's doubles? Last year's winners of the men's and women's singles at the French Open, Nadal and Iga Swiatek, received 2.2 million euros ($2.38 million). Last year's winners of the men's and women's singles at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina, received 2 million pounds ($2.45 million). Last year's winners of the men's and women's singles at the U.S. The winners of the men's and women's singles in 2022, Rafael Nadal and Ash Barty, received A$2.875 million in prize money. The total prize money is A$76.5 million ($53.37 million).

Australian Open 2023 Live Streaming: All you need to know about live streaming details, match timing and venue. | Tennis News.

The live streaming of the Australian Open 2023 will be available on SonyLIV app in India. World's best tennis stars will be competing in men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles fixtures in the event. Where will the Australian Open 2023 take place? Since Roger Federer retired after winning 20 titles, the duo remain as the main competitors to claim the record of winning most grand slams titles by a male tennis player. In women's singles, Australia's Ashleigh Barty had won the title in 2022 but then she retired from the sport. When will the Australian Open 2023 take place?

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and several others could challenge for the Aussie Open titles. Our experts weigh in.

She reached the final in Tokyo in September, recorded wins over [Simona Halep](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=936), [Paula Badosa](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2731) and [Jelena Ostapenko](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2195) last year, and opened the 2023 season with a statement victory over [Anett Kontaveit](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2059) in Adelaide. [Andy Murray](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=235), [Roberto Bautista Agut](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1733) and dinged-up versions of Sinner and [Yoshihito Nishioka](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2226), then taking the first set off of Djokovic in the final. He has won each of the past three and eight of the past 11 Aussie Opens he has played in, and he is still at the top of his game. [Bianca Andreescu](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2979) in the third round, [Danielle Collins](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3262)/ [Elena Rybakina](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3126) in the fourth and so on. The 20-year old has been grinding at a top-50 level for a couple of years, and she made a really nice run at the first Adelaide tournament (though in second one, not so much; she laid a bit of an egg against [Shelby Rogers](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1897)). His draw is absolutely loaded -- a run might require him to beat Medvedev in the third round, [Denis Shapovalov](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2860) or [Hubert Hurkacz](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2726) in the fourth and Nadal or Tiafoe in the quarterfinals -- but Korda is in tremendous form, and it would be disappointing if he didn't at least give Medvedev a run. [Sofia Kenin](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2746) has had a great start to the season. [Frances Tiafoe](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2708) in the U.S. She had a solid start in Australia last year, including the final eight in Melbourne, and a strong end to the year. [Daniil Medvedev](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2383) had his worst overall win percentage in four years in 2022 (70%) and lost in straight sets to Djokovic in Adelaide. Having made the most of his limited 2022 season and starting the new year with the title in Adelaide -- and likely with a chip on his shoulder -- Djokovic should get his 22nd major title at the end of the fortnight. [Caroline Wozniacki](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=630): I think Swiatek is the favorite to win.

In a shocking revealtion, Djokovic is stuggling with his fitness before the tournament gets underway in Melbourne. He had earlier pulled out of a training ...

He had earlier pulled out of a training session due to problems with his hamstring. Djokovic has won the Australian Open nine times in his illustrious career. You have four slams that historically have been the biggest events in our sport. Serbia's Novak Djokovic is back to Australian Open after missing out on the previous edition in 2022 due to his stance on mandatory Covid vaccination policy for Australia Visa. There is no secret about it," said Djokovic On Saturday, the 35-year-old spoke on the matter in order to dispel any speculations about his injury.

Australian Open, Day 1 Live: Emma Raducanu, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula have advanced to the second round of the hard-court tournament.

Gauff breezes past Katerina Siniakova 6-1, 6-4 in 1 hour and 15 minutes at the Rod Laver Arena. But Sakkari held her nerve to come up trumps Maria Sakkari made a good start to her journey. Nadal has looked shaky this year after he lost to Cameron Norrie and Alex de Minaur in the United Cup. Both Rafael Nadal and Jack Draper haven't been able to earn a break of serve. Rafael Nadal's match at the Rod Laver Arena is coming up shortly.

Defending champion Nadal faces Jack Draper in 1st round · Djokovic arrives in Melbourne in fine form · Nadal has won only 1 match since September's US Open.

Not to forget Nick Kyrgios, who is pumped up for the home Grand Slam after having had a breakthrough year in 2022. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is out with an injury but it's not going to be all easy for Djokovic and Nadal as the likes of Daniil Medvedev, last year's runner-up, Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, and Stefanos Tsitsipas will be keen on proving their mettle. 2 can tap into his unending reservoir of grit to put on a stunning campaign in Melbourne. "I would love to arrive here with a couple of victories, yes. Nadal, who won the Australian Open and the French Open, has managed only one win since September's US Open. More importantly, Djokovic felt at home in Australia, a year after the humiliating deportation drama. After winning the ATP Finals title in 2022, Djokovic began the year on a high by "If I do hold the grudges and probably if I'm not able to move on, I wouldn't be here. The only thing that didn't happen in my side is victories. Defending champion Rafael Nadal has had a difficult start to the season, but count the 22-time Grand Slam champion out at your own peril. He defeated the likes of Daniil Medvedev, Denis Shapovalov, and Sebastian Koda en route the top step of the podium. [By India Today Web Desk](/author/india-today-web-desk): Plenty has changed since the last time Novak Djokovic was in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic, the nine-time men's singles champion at Melbourne Park, will be back after missing out in the last edition. Rafael Nadal is the defending ...

L.Jeanjean vs N.Podoroska (Court 7) L.Pigossi vs C.McNally (Court 16) D.Yastremska vs J.Ostapenko (Court 16) K.Kucova vs D.Shnaider (Court 16) C.Bucsa vs E.Lys (Court 6) M.Kostyuk vs A.Anisimova (Court 7) T.Monteiro vs C.Lestienne (Court 16) B.Coric vs J.Lehecka (Court 7) Korda vs C.Garin (Court 7) B.Nakhashima vs M.McDonald (Court 16) Unfortunately, no Indian is participating in the singles events. Venus Williams, who was awarded a wildcard entry, has pulled out after an injury while Naomi Osaka announced her pregnancy and will not be available.

Few difficult early tests for the top seeds, return of the most successful player in the tournament's history, and some notable first-round fixtures in the ...

In Adelaide, Djokovic displayed the kind of form he showed at his peak, an unwavering serve, a well-rounded game firing on all cylinders, and plenty of fire in the belly (coming back from match-point down in the final). Kyrgios, a big home favourite in Melbourne, will have his hands full early with difficult early potential matches with Richard Gasquet and Holger Rune – the 19-year-old who defeated Djokovic in the final in Paris. The hunger to succeed after the humiliation is evident, playing some of his best tennis over the past few years during his title run in Adelaide last week. Her 37-match winning-streak was proof of that last year, but at the US Open, she showed she has the grit and the fight to succeed even when she is not on top. Medvedev may be going through a slump, results-wise, at the moment, but his dangerous counterpunching game will be dangerous on the quicker hard courts in Melbourne Park. The prospect of playing form player Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round, in a rematch of the duo’s fourth round at the US Open last year which Nadal lost, looms over his first week.

Rafael Nadal is a crowd-puller. The top-seeded player, who will start his Australian Open campaign against fellow left-hander Jack Draper on Monday, ...

We’ll see Monday if I’m prepared to win.” Rafael Nadal is a crowd-puller. “I have been losing more than usual.

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open a day before he was scheduled to play his first-round match because of an injured knee.

It's part of the sport," he said. To Nick's credit, he did everything to get back on court." "Obviously a mixture of emotions [but] that's life. His physiotherapist, Will Maher, said Kyrgios "didn't pull up great" from the exhibition and was in no state to take part in a Grand Slam. It was worth persevering to see if he can get back on court. It's brutal," Kyrgios said.

He announced his withdrawal on Day 1 of action at the year's first Grand Slam tournament, appearing at a news conference at Melbourne Park alongside his ...

Maher said that an MRI exam after Kyrgios felt discomfort in his knee revealed a cyst and a small tear in the lateral meniscus ligament. Kyrgios is as mercurial a character as there is in tennis, known for alternating sometimes-brilliant and sometimes-uninterested play, as well as mixing in the occasional outlandish outburst during matches. Hasn’t been easy at all.”He was seeded 19th in Melbourne and was supposed to face Roman Safiullin in the first round on Tuesday.

The Australian, considered an outside chance of winning the title, had struggled with an ankle issue leading into the event.

“He still tried to give himself every chance in the following days to have subsequent training,” said Maher. We request you to support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund. “I think we’ve made the sensible decision to withdraw him... injuries are part of the sport.” “There’s a mixture of emotions... He will require minor surgery.

China's Juncheng Shang defeats Oscar Otte in the Melbourne first round, becoming the first Chinese man in the Open Era to win a match at the Australian ...

The youngest player in the men's singles draw, Shang showed poise beyond his years as he stayed the course after letting slip two match points on return at 5-4 in the fourth set. [Frances Tiafoe](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/frances-tiafoe/td51/overview) or [Daniel Altmaier](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/daniel-altmaier/ae14/overview) will be next for Shang, who has rocketed up 50 places to No. After saving two break points in the opening set, he did not face another as he sealed the win on his third match point.

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Australian Open a day before he was scheduled to play his first-round match because of an injured knee.

It's part of the sport," Kyrgios said. His physiotherapist, Will Maher, said Kyrgios "didn't pull up great" from the exhibition and was in no state to take part in a Grand Slam. To Nick's credit, he did everything to get back on court." "This is my home tournament, and obviously winning the tournament in doubles [last year] and playing the best tennis of my life. "Obviously a mixture of emotions [but] that's life. It was worth persevering to see if he can get back on court.

Americans Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins reached the second round in contrasting fashion at the Australian Open on Monday. | Tennis News.

“I was not expecting to open the tournament on Rod Laver,” Gauff said. You kind of just move on to the next one.” 1 Iga Swiatek in the fourth round. “I’m super-honored that the tournament chose me and Katerina. I think when those days come you just kind of take it and don’t complain and don’t critique. Americans Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins reached the second round in contrasting fashion at the Australian Open on Monday.

As Russian missiles continue to pound her country, Ukraine's number two tennis player Marta Kostyuk says she will not shake hands with tour rivals from ...

"I don't think we would even have a chance if we didn't think like this," she said. "I don't really talk to anyone," she added of Russian and Belarusian players. I don't think it's just humane," she said. Most of Kostyuk's family are in Kyiv, including her father and grandfather. "Because people who just say they don't want war, it makes us (Ukraine) sound like we want war. Obviously, we don't want the war, too."

Australia's top-ranked male player has been battling knee soreness in the lead-up to the grand slam. “I'm devastated,” he told reporters on Monday. More to come ...

Rafael Nadal comes through a challenging opening test against Jack Draper in Rod Laver Arena at the 2023 Australian Open.

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title (2009, 2022). With defeat to Nadal, the Briton fell to 0-2 against top seeds at the Slams, having lost to [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview) at 2021 [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview) in his major debut. His best major result is a third-round run at the 2022 The Spaniard delivered in the crucial moments of a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory against 21-year-old debutante [Jack Draper](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/jack-draper/d0co/overview) to reach the Melbourne second round for the 17th time. The pair's first ATP Head2Head matchup was briefly interrupted by rain at several moments early on, and the action on the court seemed to match that stop-start pattern as both men took turns dictating from the baseline. He is young, he has the power and I think he has a great future in front [of him]. In an all-lefty matchup, Nadal clinched sets one and three with decisive, late breaks to make up for what was nearly a 6-0 second set for Draper. "I played against one of the toughest opponents possible in the first round, being seeded. But Nadal rattled off the final six games as Draper's physical issues hampered him more and more. The last couple of months haven’t been easy for me, but hopefully this victory is going to help me." I’m very excited about this new beginning, just super happy to be back here in I’m super happy to be back here in Australia one more time," Nadal said in his on-court interview.

Rafael Nadal defeated Jack Draper in his Australian Open first round match for his first win of 2023. | Tennis News.

Americans Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins, the 2022 runner-up at Melbourne Park, all reached the second round in the women’s bracket with victories earlier Monday. Nadal was not in peak form but did manage to beat Draper 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a match that took more than 3 1/2 hours in Rod Laver Arena on Monday. Rafael Nadal defeated Jack Draper in his Australian Open first round match for his first win of 2023.

Coco Gauff defeated Katerina Siniakova to set up a second-round clash with Emma Raducanu in the Australian Open.

"Off the court, she's really nice and friendly and really down-to-earth. She secured the match in an hour and 15 minutes on her seventh match point after a final game that lasted more than 10 minutes. "Yeah, I'm really looking forward to this match," Raducanu told reporters.

Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of Australian Open 2023 with a knee injury. He was slated to play his opening match of the Grand Slam on Tuesday against Roman ...

He was slated to play his opening match of the Grand Slam on Tuesday against Roman Safiullin. Kyrgios confirmed the news on Monday afternoon alongside his physiotherapist, on the eve of his Australian Open first-round match. and going into this event as one of the favourites, it’s brutal.”

Defending champion Rafael Nadal battled past a man 15 years his junior and kickstart his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian ...

I played against one of the toughest opponents possible in the first round. "It's a victory I needed. "Super happy to be back here in Australia one more time.

Spain's Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev to lift his 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last year, while Ash Barty won the women's singles final ...

The finalists will be on the court shortly after 0830 GMT (7:30 p.m. The men's singles final will be held on Sunday, January 29 at Rod Laver Arena. The women's singles final will be held on Saturday, Jan. The finalists will be on court shortly after 0830 Open and Wimbledon women's doubles titles last year to complete a career 'Golden Slam'. local time).

The 22-time Grand Slam champion recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat the 38th-ranked Briton 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.

We request you to support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund. But 21st seed Borna Coric fell to Czech player Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. The 17-year-old, the youngest player in the men’s draw, created a slice of history by becoming the first men’s Chinese player to win an Australian Open main-draw singles match. “I think we’re both good, young players, we’re both coming through – part of the next generation of tennis really – it’s going to be a great match.” In fast-rising Draper, 21, the 22-time Grand Slam champion faced a tough test to start his campaign at a sweltering Melbourne Park. In the women’s draw, in-form Jessica Pegula and teenage prodigy Coco Gauff were both emphatic winners on the first day of the opening Grand Slam of the year.

Nick Kyrgios announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open 2023, a day before his first-round match, saying he will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ...

Yeah, the only real way to get rid of it is to open up and then just get rid of it.” Maher said that an MRI exam after Kyrgios felt discomfort in his knee revealed a cyst and a small tear in the lateral meniscus ligament. I’ve had some great memories here — obviously last year, winning the title in doubles and playing the best tennis of my life, probably. Then going into this event as one of the favorites, it’s brutal,” Kyrgios said. “One of the most important tournaments of my career. Obviously pretty brutal,” Kyrgios said of the decision to sit out.

The Australian, considered an outside chance of winning the title, had struggled with an ankle issue leading into the event.

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Rafael Nadal had a vintage 25-shot rally in his Australian Open 2023 first round match, at the Rod Laver Arena. | Tennis News.

"If we put it in the perspective of what I've been through in the last six months, it was a positive start. Taking advantage of the situation, Nadal cruised to a 1-5 lead and then served out the match shortly. 2 was on the receiving end of three break points in the opening game of the final set, and couldn't save the last, giving Draper a 1-0 lead.

The Australian Open 2023 is a major tennis tournament, that features both men's and women's competitions. The tennis tournament is scheduled to begin on ...

With six Grand Slam titles to her name, Mirza is ranked 29th in the WTA for women’s doubles. The Australian Open 2023, which begins on January 16, will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 1/21 1/20 Whereas, Margaret Court holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles with 24 titles to her name in women’s tennis. The Australian Open 2023 is a major tennis tournament held annually over the last fortnight of January at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Nick Kyrgios' withdrawal from the 2023 Australian Open is not only a big blow for the tournament, but also fans and pundits.

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) “His mind is that of a complete computer and genius on a tennis court. We’re talking about someone who has only come close one time. “Yes, he went through at Wimbledon but he didn’t have to play the semis. Nevertheless, it is of course very bitter to have to pull out of your home Grand Slam before the first round due to an injury. It’s a pity for all of us.” [discovery+](https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/sport/tennis/australian-open?utm_campaign=UK-EU-D1-WBD-C11-PR-CAM-AW-W-Tennis-AustralianOpen-221221-NA&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pr.com&utm_content=text-paid-prcom-id1) and Eurosport At some point, maybe. “Will he ever be a favourite?

Felix Auger-Aliassime didn't have things all his own way Monday, but he stepped up when needed to reach the second round at the Australian Open for the ...

[Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) quarter-finalist Auger-Aliassime is chasing his maiden Grand Slam title this fortnight in Melbourne. “It was a rough start,” Auger-Aliassime said. The 32-year-old hit through Auger-Aliassime with his weight of shot and moved forward effectively, winning 82 per cent (9/11) of net points in the first set to soar ahead. It is a first round, it happens. On my part it was a bit of a struggle but it is ok. It is always tough to play a good friend.

The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion was far from his best, and while the result and 3 hours and 41 minutes of match time on court are positive, his ...

The American is yet to drop a single set in any of her matches this year. Niemeier was the hardest test for the Pole on her way to the US Open title last year, and much of the same problems that her crafty game posed to her in August, were on show on Monday. A testament to her mental sharpness, though, the Pole showed up on the big points, sniffing her opportunities at the right time. Swiatek, still struggling to fully come to grips with the speed of the hard courts in Melbourne, was not at her best. It was his first win of the year, and second in his last eight competitive matches, and the rustiness was on show. On a day when luck was on his side, top seed Rafael Nadal got his Australian Open title defence off to a winning start by getting past the tricky hurdle of World No.

Australian Open 2023: 6th seed Felix Auger Aliassime overcome a shaky start to beat his senior compatriot Vasek Pospisil in the first round.

The young Canadian will be hoping to better his run to the quarter-final in Melbourne in 2022 and a potential third-round clash against Britain No. The youngster slowly found his rhythm back and was able to avoid another tie-breaker and a decider in his opening-round contest. He had lost to Alexei Popyrin in the opening round of Adelaide International 1 and the rust was on display in the opening set against Pospisil.

Rafael Nadal, who is the top seed due to Carlos Alcaraz's injury, is competing in his 67th Grand Slam tournament.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). Draper, currently ranked 38th, was making his fourth appearance in a major tournament and his best showing was reaching the third round at the US Open last September. [Fahrenheit](/topic/fahrenheit)heat, but Draper managed to break Nadal's serve in the fourth set.

Rafael Nadal will need to rebound from some recent losses in order to reclaim his men's title, and women's No. 1 Iga Swiatek will be trying to take home her ...

Jan. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). TBC Time (GMT) Date (GMT) Australian Open 2023 scheduleIt is important to keep in mind that play will usually start around 12 a.m. On Monday, the first games are set to begin around midnight Additionally, you may add the discovery+ app as an add-on to an existing TV Channel (UK) There will be daily coverage of the Melbourne action on Eurosport 1 and 2. [Emma Raducanu](/topic/emma-raducanu)is returning after overcoming an injury in time for the competition. 1 Iga Swiatek will be hoping to win her first trophy in the competition.

Tuesday's action in Melbourne features Matteo Berrettini, Andy Murray, Andrey Rublev, Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic.

[US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview) and 2013 [Wimbledon](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview). [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview). The 25-year-old opens against [Nikoloz Basilashvili](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/nikoloz-basilashvili/bg23/overview). [Andrey Rublev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andrey-rublev/re44/overview) vs. The 26-year-old faces [Fabio Fognini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fabio-fognini/f510/overview) in what is set to be an entertaining clash on Kia Arena. [Holger Rune](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/holger-rune/r0dg/overview) break the Top 10 of the Pepperstone ATP Rankings for the first time, but the 19-year-old Dane will want to bounce back from first-round defeat in Adelaide two weeks ago in his first-round clash against [Filip Krajinovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/filip-krajinovic/kb05/overview). [Matteo Berrettini](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/matteo-berrettini/bk40/overview) (ITA) vs. Can he spring a historic surprise Monday on [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena? [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) champion Djokovic’s bid for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title begins on [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena against the World No. [Casper Ruud](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/casper-ruud/rh16/overview) can become World No. [View Singles Draw](https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/current/australian-open/580/draws) [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview), with a full slate of marquee matchups and star names on Melbourne's Day 2 schedule.

Nadal in second round of Australian Open for the 17th time, Medvedev and Tsitsipas also won Australian Open: नडाल 17वीं बार ...

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Australian Open 2023, Day 1 wrap and results: Defending champion Rafael Nadal progressed to the 2nd round after a 4-set win while last year's runner-up ...

1 Iga Swiatek, who had rough build-up to the Australian Open, survived a stiff test against Jule Niemeier of Germany. The 37-year-old gave it his all but it was not enough as he lost 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (2), 4-6 to World No. The Greek star, who has reached the semi-final of Australian Open 3 times in the last 4 years will be hoping to better his record after having shown enough promise on the hard courts of Melbourne. The Australian star will undergo surgery and is expected to be back during the Indian Wells Masters. I’m super happy to be back here in Australia one more time," Nadal said after the tough win. [Australian Open Day 1 Highlights](https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/tennis/story/australian-open-day-1-live-scores-and-updates-gauff-tiafoe-swiatek-nadal-medvedev-sinner-tsitsipas-wawrinka-norrie-begin-campaign-2321980-2023-01-16)

Australian Open 2023 गत चैंपियन स्पेन के राफेल नडाल (Rafael Nadal) को वर्ष के पहले ग्रैंडस्लैम ...

नडाल और डैस्पर के बीच मुकाबला पहले सेट से ही बराबरी का रहा। नडाल ने जहां पहला गेम जीतकर बढ़त ली, वहीं 21 वर्षीय डैस्पर ने अगला गेम अपने नाम कर बराबरी हासिल कर ली। पहले सेट में नडाल जैसे ही बढ़त बनाते वैसे ही डैस्पर अगला गेम जीतकर स्कोर बराबर कर देते। हालांकि नडाल ने इस चुनौतीपूर्ण सेट को अपने नाम किया। मेलबर्न, एपी: गत चैंपियन स्पेन के राफेल नडाल (Rafael Nadal) को वर्ष के पहले ग्रैंडस्लैम ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन (Australian Open) के पहले दौर में ब्रिटेन के जैक ड्रैपर के खिलाफ जीत दर्ज के लिए कड़ी मेहनत करनी पड़ी। 22 बार के ग्रैंडस्लैम विजेता नडाल ने तीन घंटे 41 मिनट तक चले मुकाबले में ड्रैपर को 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 से हराकर दूसरे दौर में जगह बनाई। यह इस साल नडाल की पहली जीत थी। पूरे मैच के दौरान नडाल अपनी पूरी फार्म में नजर नहीं आए और संघर्ष करते दिखे। Australian Open 2023 गत चैंपियन स्पेन के राफेल नडाल (Rafael Nadal) को वर्ष के पहले ग्रैंडस्लैम ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन (Australian Open) के पहले दौर में ब्रिटेन के जैक ड्रैपर के खिलाफ जीत दर्ज के लिए कड़ी मेहनत करनी पड़ी।

On day one of the Australian Open 2023, Rafael Nadal won his opening match against Britain's Jack Draper at Rod Laver Arena. The Spaniard has now advanced ...

He went on to say it was “no problem at all” as the ball boy picked the racquet that he was “ready to play with”. He further exclaims, “I need the racquet back…I need the dampener and everything”. During the game, Nadal can be heard explaining to the umpire that the racquet left on the bench was for the stringer and “not that one”.

Nadal was on court when Kyrgios called a hastily arranged press conference and announced that he was out of the tournament with a knee injury.

The 18-year-old Gauff now faces a mouth-watering encounter against former US Open champion Emma Raducanu. "I'm really looking forward to this match," Raducanu said. "I think we're both good, young players, we're both coming through -- part of the next generation of tennis really -- it's going to be a great match." "I'm very up for it. The first Grand Slam of the year had already lost several stars in the build-up. In the women's draw, top seed Iga Swiatek survived a tough examination while Jessica Pegula and teenage prodigy Coco Gauff were both emphatic winners on the first day of action.

Australian Open 2023, Day 2 Schedule: While Novak Djokovic will be the center of attraction at Rod Laver Arena, Andy Murray, Ons Jabeur, Alexander Zverev ...

The Serb, who has not been defeated at the Australian Open since his 4th-round exit in 2018, will equal Rafael Nadal's world record for the most number of Grand Slams won by a men's singles player - 22. Garbine Muguruza (Spain) v 26-Elise Mertens (Belgium) His 3-year visa ban was also revoked by the government last year following which Djokovic participated in Adelaide International 1 250 event. [By India Today Web Desk](/author/india-today-web-desk): 9-time champion Novak Djokovic will be in action on Tuesday in his first Australian Open match since January 2021 as he faces Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain in the men's singles first-round match. Djokovic was denied an opportunity to defend his crown last year as he was deported from the country, days after he arrived in Melbourne to train for Australian Open 2022. With Australia easing Covid-19 regulations, Djokovic returned to the country.

Djokovic's deportation was major news in January 2022, but a year later, the Grand Slam tournament, country and sport seem eager to move on.

“Personally, it was a very difficult period, but I was more concerned about our team and staff who were impacted indirectly and in some cases directly impacted by some of the extreme negativity and blame game that went on. What has changed is the Park Hotel, long used as a detention facility for asylum seekers, some of whom had been confined there for nine years in often spartan conditions, sparking protests from human rights groups in Australia. Craig Tiley, the Australian Open tournament director and chief executive of Tennis Australia, has remained in his post along with his core support team. In an interview last week with Australia’s Channel Nine network, Djokovic said he understood the anger of Australians after he was initially cleared to enter the country. There clearly was miscommunication, or perhaps rivalry, between the regional government of Victoria, which initially supported the visa, and the federal government, which canceled it. When Djokovic arrived in January 2022, the population was still reeling from the series of strict lockdowns and travel restrictions that had kept some family members separated. “So I understand that when media writes in a certain way about a guy who tried to go in without a vaccine that people would say: ‘Wait, wait a second. Djokovic won the first of his 21 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open in 2008 — beating then-No. “If I do hold the grudge, probably if I’m not able to move on, I wouldn’t be here,” he said. “I was very emotional, honestly, coming into the court with the reception that I received,” Djokovic said Saturday. Only 30 percent clearly supported his participation, and another 29 percent said they did not have a strong opinion on the matter. “I didn’t know how that’s going to go after the events of last year.

Australian Open 2023, Day 2 Live Score and Updates: While 9-time champion Novak Djokovic will begin his campaign later in the day, the likes of Arnya ...

The 37-year-old gave it his all but it was not enough as he lost 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (2), 4-6 to World No. The Wimbledon finalist from last year addressed a press conference, revealing a knee injury on the eve of his first-round match. The Greek star, who has reached the semi-final of Australian Open 3 times in the last 4 years will be hoping to better his record after having shown enough promise on the hard courts of Melbourne. 3-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka exited the Australian Open in the first-round, making it 4 successive first-round exits in Grand Slams. Number five seed Aryna Sabalenka dominates the opening set 6-1 against Tereza Martincova to take an early lead in her first-round match on Day 2. Later in the day, Novak Djokovic will begin his campaign.

Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among ...

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, tennis players from the country have competed under a neutral flag, as is the case at the Australian Open. "The ban is effective immediately. Yesterday, we had an incident where a flag was placed courtside.

One year on from his high-profile deportation from Australia, the Serb opens his campaign as the firm favourite for a men's record-extending 10th title.

“All of a sudden I became the villain of the world which is obviously a terrible position to be in as an athlete,” he added. On Tuesday, Carballes Baena – an accomplished top 100 player himself, well-versed with his opponent’s game having trained with him in the past – and the rest of the world will find out which Djokovic has showed up at Melbourne this year. For a public figure whose comments – especially in a post-COVID world – have been so intensely scrutinized, this year in Melbourne, Djokovic has come off as understanding and willing to move on. “I didn’t know how that’s going to go after the events of last year. The event where he has seen most success is also the one where he is most adored, largely thanks to Australia’s substantial Serbian population that also showed up outside the public courts during his trial last year. Especially considering the support he has enjoyed in the past.

Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

It's been enabled and supported by Belarus." The WTA said equal opportunities for players to compete as individuals had to be protected. Russian and Belarusian flags have been banned from the Australian Open tennis tournament after a courtside incident.

Normally, flags can be displayed during matches at Melbourne Park. But Tennis Australia reversed that policy for the two countries involved in the invasion ...

We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure that this is the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis.” Russian and Belarusian players have been allowed to enter the other three Grand Slam tournaments but as “neutral” athletes, so their nationalities are not acknowledged on any official schedules or results for the event and their countries’ flags are not displayed on TV graphics. Flags from Russia and Belarus were banned from the site of the Australian Open on Tuesday after more than one was brought into the stands by spectators on Day 1 of the year’s first Grand Slam tournament.

Tennis Australia banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after a Russian flag was hung behind Court 14 during the first-round match ...

I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its "neutral flag" policy.— Vasyl Myroshnychenko (@AmbVasyl) "I haven't changed about the war and everything that's going on, on tour. "I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its 'neutral flag' policy." "I barely say 'hi' to them. "Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open," Tennis Australia said in a statement on Tuesday. "The ban is effective immediately.

Australian Open 2023ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन के दौरान रूस की टेनिस प्लेयर कामिला राखिमोवा और यूक्रेन की ...

दरअसल, ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन के दौरान रूस की टेनिस प्लेयर कामिला राखिमोवा और यूक्रेन की कैटरीना बैन्डल के बीच पहले दौर का मुकाबला सोमवार को हुआ। इस मैच के दौरान रूस के झंडे भी दिखाई दिए। टेनिस ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने एक बयान में कहा कि ऑस्ट्रेलियाई ओपन में रूस और बेलारूस के झंडों पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया गया है। मेलबर्न, एजेंसी। ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन 2023 का आगाज हो गया है। ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन पर रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध का असर भी देखने को मिल रहा है। बता दें कि यूक्रेन के विरोध के बाद ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन में रूस और बेलारूस के झंडे पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया गया है। टेनिस ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने मंगलवार को ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन में रूसी और बेलारूसी झंडों पर प्रतिबंध लगाया है। ये कार्रवाई यूक्रेन के राजदूत के विरोध के बाद की गई है। Australian Open 2023ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन के दौरान रूस की टेनिस प्लेयर कामिला राखिमोवा और यूक्रेन की कैटरीना बैन्डल के बीच पहले दौर का मुकाबला सोमवार को हुआ। इस मैच के दौरान रूस के झंडे भी दिखाई दिए। जिसके बाद ऑस्ट्रेलियन ओपन में रूस और बेलारूस के झंडे पर प्रतिबंध लगाया गया।

Russian flag was seen Monday during a first-round clash between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova on day one.

“It’s a small court, the guys were extremely close to the players, so there was an element of what I felt was intimidation.” Follow us on [also read] [Tennis](https://www.firstpost.com/category/tennis) [Australian Open 2023: Spectators targeting Novak Djokovic will be ejected, warns tournament director Craig Tiley](https://www.firstpost.com/sports/tennis-news/australian-open-2023-spectators-targeting-novak-djokovic-will-be-ejected-warns-tournament-director-craig-tiley-11967152.html) Russian and Belarusian flags have been banned at the Australian Open by Tennis Australia on Tuesday after they were spotted among the crowd. “The ban is effective immediately. Yesterday, we had an incident where a flag was placed courtside. Nick Kyrgios will take on Novak Djokovic in a practice match on Friday with proceeds going to the Australian Tennis Foundation. The decision came after Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia and New Zealand called on Tennis Australia to take an action after a flag was sighted The decision to ban Russia and Belarus flags came after Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand called on Tennis Australia to take an action after a flag was sighted during the tournament. “I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl at the Australian Open,” he tweeted. Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, late Monday called on Tennis Australia to take action. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian players have normally competed under a neutral flag as independents, as is the case at the Australian Open. “Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open,” Tennis Australia said in a statement.

Play has been suspended on the outside courts at the Australian Open Tuesday afternoon when the AO Heat Stress Scale reached 5.

Once that decision is made, players will be given at least 30 minutes’ notice before play resumes. Outdoor matches will be called at 4:50 p.m. Play continued until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie-break.

With the temperature into the mid-30s, the tournament's heat stress scale, which also takes into account humidity and wind speed, hit five just after 2pm, ...

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended. “This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. [Live Tennis](https://www.tennis365.com/category/live-tennis/) “At 1:12pm the AO Heat Stress Scale reached 4 and the heat policy came into play,” the initial statement read. Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended.”

The Day 2 play at the Australian Open has been suspended on the outside courts on Tuesday afternoon when the AO Heat Stress Scale reached 5.

The roofs will remain closed on the main showcourts for the matches currently in play. Play on outdoor practice courts is also suspended. This means play continues until the end of an even number of games or the completion of a tie break. At around 2pm when the call was made to suspend play on all outdoor courts, Jordan Thompson was in the middle of his first-round match. On Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena, play has continued under closed roofs.” A leading tennis writer Tumaini Carayol took to Twitter informing about “a ball girl had to be taken from the court during Taylor Townsend’s win over Diane Parry on Tuesday morning”.

Andrey Rublev will now play either the Australian qualifier Max Purcell or Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland in the 2nd Round of the 2023 Australian Open.

Sabalenka, who won the Adelaide International title in the first week of the year, hit 29 winners to her opponent's seven as she won her fifth consecutive match. I know he's going through some not easy times so I wish him all the best to come back to the level he can be as fast as possible," Rublev said. Open winner the same year, missed much of 2021 due to injuries but has recovered from outside the top 350 last year to a place just inside the top 100.

The nine-time Australian Open champion was deported on the eve of last year's Grand Slam event because he was not vaccinated against Covid-19.

“I think he’ll get a good reception,” said Connie. And I think that’s a quality that those players have.” So it’s good to have him back.” But I think in terms of what happened last year, it is literally in the past,” added his friend Tom. “Emotionally, he rubs me the wrong way. It’s never going to be close.

Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, posted a picture showing a Russian flag hanging from a bush beside the court where ...

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Australian Open 2023: The tournament's Heat Stress Scale, which measures radiant heat, humidity and air temperature in the shade, crossed its highest ...

Tennis Australia tweaked its extreme heat policy at the end of 2018 after a slew of players complained of health and safety risks under the previous system. Novak Djokovic begins his charge towards a record-extending 10th Australian Open title in cooler conditions in the evening when he meets Roberto Carballes Baena. The temperature was already nudging 30 degrees Celsius when matches started in the morning, and Canada's Leylah Fernandez was glad to see off French veteran Alize Cornet in straight sets in the first match on Court 3. The suspension of play was not welcomed by all players, with local man Jordan Thompson blowing his cool when his match on Court Three was halted when trailing American J.J. It was nice to be able to walk in the shadow a little bit when you were able to serve but I didn't feel that (it was) such warm weather," Garcia said. Organisers invoked their Extreme Heat Policy about three hours into the day session as temperatures nudged 36 degrees Celsius (97F) and searing gusts of wind blew through the venue.

The Serb, one of the finest men's tennis players of all time, was deported on the eve of last year's Grand Slam at Melbourne Park because of his stance on Covid ...

We request you to support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund. They want to take a scalp off you on the big stadium. “There’s a lot of youngsters now that are very hungry, that want to win.

Thiem, a runner-up at the Australian Open in 2020 and the US Open winner the same year, missed much of 2021 due to injuries but has recovered from outside ...

“It wasn’t that easy, I’m super-happy to start with the win,” said Sabalenka, who will play American Shelby Rogers in the second round. Sabalenka, who won the Adelaide International title in the first week of the year, hit 29 winners to her opponent’s seven as she won her fifth consecutive match. I know he’s going through some not easy times so I wish him all the best to come back to the level he can be as fast as possible,” Rublev said.

Tennis Australia has banned Russian, Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after a controversy erupted over the Russian flag seen hanging outside the ...

I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its "neutral flag" policy," Myroshnychenko wrote on Twitter. The red, white and blue-striped Russian flag was hoisted by supporters of Rakhimova as she competed against Baindl of Ukraine in the opening round, while Ukrainian supporters summoned security and law enforcement. "Our initial policy was that fans could bring them in but could not use them to cause disruption.