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Milos Raonic Shocks Stefanos Tsitsipas in Straight Sets at Australian Open 2020

Milos Raonic pulled off the upset over the defending semifinalist and No.6 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round of the Australian Open 2020.
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WATCH – Serena Williams Fights Back Tears as She Talks About Caroline Wozniacki

Serena Williams was left in tears after her friend Caroline Wozniacki ended her glittering tennis career following her defeat at the Australian Open 2020.
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Naomi Osaka Stunned By 15-Year-Old Coco Gauff in Straight Sets at Australian Open 2020

A big upset on the Rod Laver Arena was produced, as the 15-year-old of Coco Gauff, knocked out the defending champion Naomi Osaka from Australian Open 2020. 
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“I’m Just a Better Actress:” Serena Williams Opens Up after a Shocking Loss at Australian Open 2020

After a disappointing exit in the 3rd round of the 2020 Australian Open, Serena Williams admitted that she was disappointed but has learned to hide emotions
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WATCH: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Send Caroline Wozniacki a Message

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Send Caroline Wozniacki a Message after she ended her career in the third round of the 2020 Australian Open
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Twitter Reacts as Caroline Wozniacki Played for One Last Time at the Australian Open 2020

As Caroline Wozniacki Played for One Last Time at the Australian Open 2020, people on social media bid farewell as an illustrious career came to an end

Serena Williams Stunned by Wang Qiang at the Australian Open 2020

World No.29 Wang Qiang outplays the No.8 seed Serena Williams to defeat her in straight sets 6-4, 6-7, 7-5 in the third round of the Australian Open 2020.
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Caroline Wozniacki in Tears as Ons Jabeur Ends Her Career at the Australian Open 2020

An illustrious tennis career came to an end on Friday as Caroline Wozniacki bowed out of the Australian Open against Ons Jabeur.
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“I Was Nowhere Near Coco Gauff’s Level at 15” – Serena Williams

The eighth seed at Australian Open 2020 Serena Williams was wax lyrical about the 15-year-old tennis phenom and her compatriot Coco Gauff.
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Rafael Nadal Explains What Went Wrong During His Second-Round Match at Australian Open 2020

Rafael Nadal is successfully through to the third round of Australian Open 2020. However, the Spaniard had to work like a Trojan in the second round.
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“I Was Being A D*ckhead”- Nick Kyrgios Apologizes To His Team

Nick Kyrgios has apologized to his team after the deplorable behaviour showcased by the Australian star during his second round matchup.
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“It’s Not Going To Be Easy For Amanda Anisimova”- Nick Kyrgios

Australian star Nick Kyrgios will be teaming up with Amanda Anisimova in the mixed doubles. He was very excited about the prospect.
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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'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'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 Roger Federer 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.

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.

Edition108th

Open Era (52nd)

Current Prize Money$4.5 million (men's and women's champion)
Number of Entries (Main Draw)128
Current ChampionsMen's Singles - Novak Djokovic

Women's Singles - Sofia Kenin

Men's Doubles - Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury

Women's Doubles - Timea Babos/Kristina Mladenovic

Mixed Doubles - Barbora Krejčíková/Nikola Mektic

Most TitlesMen's Singles - Novak Djokovic (8)

Women's Singles - Margaret Court (11)

Men's Doubles - Adrian Quist (10)

Women's Doubles - Thelma Coyne Long (12)

Mixed Doubles - Harry Hopman, Colin Long, Daphne Akhurst Cozens, Nell Hall Hopman, Nancye Wynne Bolton, Thelma Coyne Long (4)