More Australian Open News

Who Is Miomir Kecmanovic’s Famed Coach Ivan Cinkus? Everything You Need to Know About His Vital Contributions to Balkan Tennis

Everything you need to know about the former coach of a US Open winner, who switched sides to coach Miomir Kecmanovic starting in Acapulco
ATP Masters 1000 – Monte Carlo Masters

Monte-Carlo Masters 2024: Holger Rune vs Sumit Nagal; Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head

Can India's Sumit Nagal upset the Danish tennis star, Holger Rune or will the Dane juggle through into the next round with a comfortable win?
French Open

‘She Would Scream’ ”“ Hot Headed Aryna Sabalenka’s Wide Range of Emotions Explained by Fitness Coach

"Get out of whatever f*ck that you're in" - Aryna Sabalenka's fitness coach justifies her on court rage with a supportive statement.
Australian Open

WATCH: Novak Djokovic Melts Fans With His Adorable Gesture Towards 6-YO Daughter Tara at Monte-Carlo Masters

Serbian tennis superstar, Novak Djokovic is seen embracing his daughter Tara in heart-melting scene in Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic, Tara

Charleston Open 2024 Final: Danielle Collins vs Daria Kasatkina; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

Danielle Collins is looking forward to clinching her second title this year. Will Daria Kasatkina be a major blockade to her goal?
Australian Open

ATP Houston 2024 Final: Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Frances Tiafoe is eyeing to defend his title in Houston. But standing in his way is 'The Mountain', Ben Shelton.
Australian Open

ATP Estoril Final: Hubert Hurkacz vs. Pedro Martinez; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Can the world number 10, Hubert Hurkacz dominate the finals against Pedro Martinez in Estoril or will the Spaniard cause yet another shocker?
Tennis: Miami Open

WATCH: Family Man Novak Djokovic Spends Quality Time With Wife and Kids at a Track & Field Venue in Wholesome Scenes

Serbian tennis star, Novak Djokovic is spotted enjoying a wonderful time with his wife, Jelena and two children at a track & field venue
Adria Tour Tennis

Estoril Open 2024: Gael Monfils vs Henrique Rocha; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Can the teenager from Porto challenge Gael Monfils when they face next in their first round match at the Estoril Open?
Tennis: BNP Paribas Open-Day 8

Charleston Open 2024: Taylor Townsend vs Sofia Kenin; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Taylor Townsend looks forward to closing the gap between her and Sofia Kenin in the H2H when they face next at the Charleston Open.

Veteran Caroline Wozniacki Pokes Fun at Rookie Holger Rune With a Tongue in Cheek Remark ”“ ‘Don’t Know if He Was Even Born..’

Danish tennis star and a former world no.1, Caroline Wozniacki praises Holger Rune and says probably he wasn't even born when she turned pro
Caroline Wozniacki, Holger Rune

Charleston Open 2024: Shelby Rogers vs Claire Liu; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Can Shelby Rogers get her third victory over Claire Liu when the faces each other next at the 2024 Charleston Open?
Shelby Rogers

About Australian Open

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)