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After clinching her first WTA title in Hobart, American tennis star Emma Navarro has been on a roll ever since. Just today she reached the third round of the women’s singles at the Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/] 2024 and the second round of the women’s doubles as well. Performing so well at her debut Australian Open has certainly earned a huge fandom that awaits more of her action on the court. In an interview today she shared how it felt for her to win and at the moment what is her only priority – spending time with her close ones and enjoying what she has earned so far. EMMA NAVARRO SHARES HER ONLY DEMAND AFTER PERFORMING WELL AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN In a post-match interview [https://ausopen.com/articles/news/new-grand-slam-seed-navarro-its-little-bit-overwhelming], Emma Navarro talked about how she is loving every moment of what is going on right now and how she feels that the sky is the limit for her. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Emma-Navarro.jpg] Further, she added, “My goal from here is to play great tennis, obviously, but just really enjoy the moment and enjoy the stage that I’m on and just that I’m here playing in the Australian Open. It’s a dream come true for me and my family and my coach as well, so for us to all be here together, and for me to be in this position, is really awesome. Just really want to take it all in.” It wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine Navarro feeling overwhelmed at her first major event. So for now she wants to sit back, relax, and enjoy what is happening. But her on-court performance is not the only thing that has put her into the limelight. A wild moment between her and a fan also took over her day today. 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/] NAVARRO SHARES A BEER WITH A FAN AND SIGNS THE BOTTLE FOR THEM After winning the second round at the tournament, Emma Navarro greeted the crowd. And while she was doing that one of her fans passed a beer bottle to her. Without a second thought, she took it and gulped a large sip of beer down in a jolt. This sent the crowd into a frenzy as they started cheering for her even louder. Once the beer was down, she then signed the bottle for her fan with a Sharpie and handed it back to them. We don’t think this has ever happened in the history of tennis but we are certain this will be remembered for years to come by people watching! What do you say? Fails To Claim ATP ‘Favorite’ Award In Roger Federer And Rafael Nadal’s Absence [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-he-is-not-loved-fans-take-vicious-swipe-at-novak-djokovic-as-he-fails-to-claim-atp-favorite-award-in-roger-federer-and-rafael-nadals-absence/] 

Dominating at her first major event, Australian Open 2024, Emma Navarro may be a bit overwhelmed but she's ready to conquer even more!

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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><b>Current Champions</b></td>
<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

Australian Open 2024

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

Sky’s the Limit for America’s Emma Navarro After Entering the Australian Open With a Highly Realistic Demand

Emma Navarro shares her only demand after performing well at the Australian Open

Navarro shares a beer with a fan and signs the bottle for them