Australian Open Day 1 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Aryna Sabalenka, and Other Stars in Action

In just a few hours, the curtains would rise on the Australian Open 2024. While the qualifiers are already kicking in, it is now time to witness the real action. As the fans are eager to indulge in the highly anticipated tour, the Rod Laver Arena and the Margaret Court Arena are the two venues that will be hosting the action, with thousands of players all set to enjoy the exciting event.

Along with the two major venues, the John Cain and Kia Arena will also be a part of the prestigious tournament. As the first grand slam event of 2024 is about to commence, here are some of the major highlights that you might want to keep track of.

Novak Djokovic to begin his Australian Open journey

As an opportunity to add an extra layer of gloss to his professional career, Novak Djokovic is set to resume his run toward greatness. While the Serb already has an untouchable record of winning 10 Australian Open titles, he is projected to be a great contender for this time as well.

Set to begin his journey at the Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic will be facing Croatia’s Dino Prizmic. The amazing showdown between the world no.1 and 178 will commence during the night session that begins at 3:00 AM EST.

Aryna Sabalenka embraces her return to Melbourne

Bringing her amazing prowess to the court again, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is all set to be back in action. As the WTA star surprised the world with her amazing performance last year, the fans can expect a lot from her this time as well.

Beginning her run at the Rod Laver Arena, the champ will be facing the German Ella Seidel, in a match that can be streamed live at 3:00 AM EST. Will the defending champion be able to power through the very first match at the Land Down Under?

Jannik Sinner to seek his first major title

As the 2023 season came to an end, fans had the name of Jannik Sinner in their mind. The rising Italian star, who has been performing really well in recent tours, is now ready to experience a Grand Slam ride for the first time in his career.

The Italian tennis icon recently explained that he feels ready to be a part, mentioning, ” I feel ready to show good tennis. With my team we have a lot of fun.” As the Rod Laver Arena is set to host his first match against Netherland’s Botic van de Zandschulp, fans will be able to watch this match on their devices at 8:00 PM EST.

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Along with these exciting matches, other players like Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Andrey Rublev, Caroline Wozniacki, and many more will also be spotted in action.

Match timings for the Australian Open

While every fan would wish to catch every second of the action at the right time, here are the digits for streaming the Australian Open. Matches that are scheduled on the Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena will begin at 12:00 PM (Day Session). After a few hours of rest for the spectators, the night session of the tour can be streamed from 7:00 PM.

Where to watch the Day 1 action live

As the amazing face-offs are all set to commence in just a few hours, ESPN and Tennis Channel are the two official platforms that can be used to stream the matches. So what are you waiting for? Set reminders for your favorite matches and be ready to tune in to your desired streaming platform to witness the action that begins today.

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