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Carlos Alcaraz [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-alcaraz-garfia/] recently made it to the highlights by reaching the quarter-finals of the Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/] 2024. The tennis star attained this spot by defeating his R4 opponent from Serbia in a swift three-setter. While the Spaniard carried a smile as he walked in for the post-match interview, it became broader as Jim Courier asked him about his interest in women’s tennis. The crowd at the Rod Laver arena had a great laugh as Carlos Alcaraz found himself trapped in a funny situation. As the tennis star expressed his interest in watching the WTA matches, fans teased him with loud chuckles. CARLOS ALCARAZ REVEALS HIS INTEREST IN WATCHING WOMEN’S TENNIS In a candid post-match interview at the Australian Open, rising star Carlos Alcaraz revealed his regular practice of watching tennis, circling around both ATP and WTA. The 20-year-old was spotted with a shade of pink on his cheeks as he went deeper to reveal his interest in watching women’s tennis along with his own. Alcaraz, responding to Jim Courier’s witty question, said, “Well, yes! I watch WTA as well. I mean, when I can, obviously! I mean when I turn the TV on, if it’s WTA, ATP, whatever, I like to watch.” This revelation added a funny twist to the young player’s personality, as the crowd enjoyed his words with great laughter. ALSO READ: All You Need to Know About Carlos Alcaraz’s Favorite ‘Spanish Restaurant’ During the Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-carlos-alcarazs-favorite-spanish-restaurant-during-the-australian-open/] ALCARAZ’S ADMIRATION AMONG WTA STARS While Carlos Alcaraz talked about his interest in watching WTA matches, players from the other side admire him as well. As Naomi Osaka made a comeback after keeping herself on the sidelines for a long time, she revealed her admiration for the Spaniard. The Japanese tennis star said that watched him play while she was on a break. “I remember watching Wimbledon, watching Alcaraz going to the court and practicing dropshots because I’m going to play like dropshots like he does,” Osaka said [https://tennishead.net/naomi-osaka-names-carlos-alcaraz-as-inspiration-ahead-of-comeback/], highlighting her admiration for the young Spaniard. As the crowd greeted Alcaraz with a big laugh and applaud, it still remains to be seen if he will keep the cheers intact in the upcoming rounds of the tour. Watch This Story: Distressing Serena Williams Reality Leaves Gaping Void That’s Nearly Impossible to Fill for Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wta-tennis-news-distressing-45000000-serena-williams-reality-leaves-a-gaping-void-that-looks-impossible-for-coco-gauff-iga-swiatek-and-others-to-breach/] 

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<h2><strong>Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records</strong></h2>
The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905.

The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat.

There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so.

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<h2><strong>Records</strong></h2>
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles.

In the women's side of the game, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/">Serena Williams</a> is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court.

The youngest winner in the men's singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women's side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively.

With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women's side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months.
<h2>Australian Open 2021 Plans</h2>
The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/us-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">US Open 2020</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/french-open-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">French Open 2020</a> were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields.

Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/that-wont-happen-australian-open-2021-proposes-to-relax-strict-quarantine-measures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">plan</a> on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York.

While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members.

Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.

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<td><b>Edition</b></td>
<td>108th
Open Era (52nd)</td>
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<td><b>Current Prize Money</b></td>
<td>$4.5 million (men's and women's champion)</td>
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<td><strong>Number of Entries (Main Draw)</strong></td>
<td>128</td>
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<td><strong>Men's Si</strong><strong style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;">ngles</strong><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;"> - Novak Djokovic</span>

<strong>Women's Singles</strong> - Sofia Kenin

<strong>Men's Doubles</strong> - Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury

<strong>Women's Doubles</strong> - Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic

<strong>Mixed Doubles</strong> - Barbora Krejčíková/Nikola Mektic</td>
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<td><b>Most Titles</b></td>
<td><strong>Men's Singles</strong> - Novak Djokovic (8)

<strong>Women's Singles</strong> - Margaret Court (11)

<strong>Men's Doubles</strong> - Adrian Quist (10)

<strong>Women's Doubles</strong> - Thelma Coyne Long (12)

<strong>Mixed Doubles</strong> - Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)</td>
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Australian Open: Latest News, Results and Records The Australian Open is the youngest of all the Grand Slams, having first started in 1905. The tournament holds the record for the highest attendance at a Grand Slam event, where 743,667 people attended during the 2018 edition of the Australian Open. It also has the honor of being the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat. There are three main courts, the Rod Laver Arena, the Melbourne Arena and the Margaret Court Arena. Aside from that, they have courts 7 to 15 and even court 19 and 20. The tournament first became open to all from 1969 onwards, a year after the remaining 3 did so. Records Novak Djokovic is the most successful player of the Australian Open in the Open era. The Serbian star has clinched eight Australian Open titles. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Serena Williams is the most successful player with seven titles to her credit. Again, this was set in the Open era. Overall, Williams is still four behind tennis legend Margaret Court. The youngest winner in the men&#8217;s singles game was Australian player Ken Rosewall. Meanwhile, on the women&#8217;s side, it was Martina Hingis. The players were 18 years, 2 months and 16 years, 4 months old respectively. With regard to the oldest players, Rosewall bagged this crown at the aged 37 years and 2 months. However, if Roger Federer wins the Australian Open, he could overtake Rosewall. In the women&#8217;s side of the game, Thelma Long was the oldest winner at 35 years and 8 months. Australian Open 2021 Plans The two Grand Slams held after the Australian Open 2020 saw major changes than usual. The US Open 2020 and French Open 2020 were held inside a bio-secure bubble on account of the complications arising due to the coronavirus pandemic. The US Open 2020 was held behind closed doors, while the French Open 2020 saw just 1000 spectators allowed inside the Roland Garros fields. Australian Open organizers are planning to allow 50 percent of the seats to be filled by fans. This is subject to government clearance. They also plan on introducing relaxations on a lot of the quarantine restrictions the players had in Paris and New York. While the 14-day quarantine will be there on arrival at Melbourne Park, there is expected to be some freedom for players and their team members. Australian Open 2021 is expected to be held from January 18-31, 2021.   Edition 108th Open Era (52nd)  Current Prize Money $4.5 million (men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s champion)  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 128  Current Champions Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Sofia Kenin Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic Mixed Doubles &#8211; Barbora Krejčíková/Nikola Mektic  Most Titles Men&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Novak Djokovic (8) Women&#8217;s Singles &#8211; Margaret Court (11) Men&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Adrian Quist (10) Women&#8217;s Doubles &#8211; Thelma Coyne Long (12) Mixed Doubles &#8211; Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)

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The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the tennis season. It is played on hard courts at the Melbourne Park in the city of Melbourne. The tournament was founded in 1905, and until 1987, it was played on grass.

In 2023, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open men's singles final, and in the process, extended his record as the player with the most Australian Open singles titles (10). On the women's side, the singles final went Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka's way, making it her first Grand Slam.

2024 is set to be yet another stellar year in the history of the Australian Open. All eyes will be on the tournament from January 14, more so because of the participation of multiple high-profile comebacks. On the men's side, Rafael Nadal is all geared up to return to action after almost a year of missing competitive tennis. On the women's side, Naomi Osaka should light up the Melbourne Park with her aggressive style of play

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The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the tennis season. It is played on hard courts at the Melbourne Park in the city of Melbourne. The tournament was founded in 1905, and until 1987, it was played on grass. In 2023, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open men&#8217;s singles final, and in the process, extended his record as the player with the most Australian Open singles titles (10). On the women&#8217;s side, the singles final went Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka&#8217;s way, making it her first Grand Slam. 2024 is set to be yet another stellar year in the history of the Australian Open. All eyes will be on the tournament from January 14, more so because of the participation of multiple high-profile comebacks. On the men&#8217;s side, Rafael Nadal is all geared up to return to action after almost a year of missing competitive tennis. On the women&#8217;s side, Naomi Osaka should light up the Melbourne Park with her aggressive style of play

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