The Australian Open 2021 is less than three weeks away and the management has decided to honor one of the greatest tennis players of all time at the start of it. That person is none other than Australia’s former player and 24-time Grand Slam champion, Margaret Court. The tennis legend Court is going to be honored at the upcoming Australian Open 2021 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/australian-open-2021/]. She will be awarded the Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC). This is actually the highest category of honor which the country awards in sports. She will receive the honor [https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/margaret-court-to-be-recognised-in-australia-day-honours-20210122-p56w2y.html] on Australia Day. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/margaret-court-1.jpg] Court has already won the second-highest award, the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), in 2007. Thus, it’ll be a great achievement for her as she has been successful in maintaining her legacy in the sport. Court has the most Grand Slam titles in history to date. Apart from winning 24 Grand Slam singles titles, she won 19 Grand Slam doubles titles and 21 Grand Slam mixed titles too. 2021? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/why-margaret-court-is-going-to-be-honoured-at-australian-open-2021-wta-tennis-news/] COURT’S HONOR HAS ALSO RAISED CONTROVERSY AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021 While Court is about to receive the greatest honor of her life shortly, there is also another angle in the story. Many fans are even opposing the management’s move as they don’t agree with her views on certain matters. Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1199323796-2.jpg]An Australian Open flag is seen with the city shrouded in smoke in the background ahead of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images) Although some are saying that she shouldn’t be given the award, some are advocating that her views are separate from her tennis exploits. They believe that Court is getting something because of her exceptional tennis career. Court too said in an interview that people should separate her personal views on any matter from her tennis achievements. Amidst all the criticism, the management is still going to honor the legend on this Australia day. The Australian Open will begin on February 8. Serena Williams [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/] is also playing at the Grand Slam and will certainly hope to win her 24th Grand Slam title there. Will Serena be able to equal Court in the Grand Slam tally in Melbourne this year? Also Read: Has Serena Williams outpaced Margaret Court as ‘GOAT’ in women’s tennis? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/serena-williams-margaret-court-wta-tennis-news-has-serena-williams-outpaced-margaret-court-as-goat-in-womens-tennis/] 

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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>
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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 first Grand Slam of the year, Australian Open 2021, will begin on the hard courts of Melbourne. It will be the 109th edition of the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific.
<h2>Where will the Australian Open be held?</h2>
Known as the 'happy slam' the Australian Open 2021 will be held at the Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. It is played on cushion acrylic hard courts and is organized by Tennis Australia.

[caption id="attachment_456877" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-456877" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-506383362.jpg" alt="Australian Open 2021/tennis" width="1920" height="1280" /> A general view of Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park on in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>When will the Australian Open 2021 be held?</h2>
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Open was delayed. It is yearly played during last weeks of January, but this year it will be held from the 8th of February to the 21st of February.
<h2>What is different at the Australian Open 2021?</h2>
The Australian Open 2021 is very different because of the coronavirus pandemic. The major change is in the qualifying rounds that will now be played outside Australia. The women's qualifying event will take place in Doha, Qatar whereas the men's qualifying event will take place in Dubai, UAE. The Junior Australian Open tournament has been postponed.

Coming to the spectators, the organizers of the Australian Open are confident of holding 50% of the spectator count of the Grand Slam. The 2020 Australian Open had a record spectator count of 812,000 people.

Prior to the Grand Slam, players will be quarantined under strict protocols for 14 days.
<h2>Australian Open 2021 defending champions</h2>
World No.1 Novak Djokovic is the defending champion in men's singles. He is the record holder for most Australian Open titles.

[caption id="attachment_430578" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-430578" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1203948447.jpg" alt="Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic" width="1920" height="1280" /> 2020 Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)[/caption]

American ace Sofia Kenin is the defending champion in women's singles. She won her first Grand Slam in Melbourne last year.

The duo of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury are the defending men's doubles champions from 2020. And Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic are the defending women’s doubles champions.

Barbora Krejčíková and Nikola Mektić are the defending mixed doubles champions in the 2021 Australian Open.

[caption id="attachment_482816" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-482816" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1203337700.jpg" alt="Sofia Kenin - Australian Open" width="1920" height="1280" /> 2020 Australian Open women's singles champion Sofia Kenin. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Australian Open 2021 Prize Money</h2>
Despite the coronavirus pandemic hiccup, the organizers have managed to carry forward the same prize money of $71.5 million from the 2020 edition.
<h2>Australian Open 2021 Schedule</h2>
The Australian Open 2021 will begin on 8th February. It will have both day and night sessions. The day sessions will begin at 11 am EST. And the night sessions begin on 7 pm EST.
<h2>Which channels are showing the Australian Open?</h2>
Africa: bein sports, Eurosport, SuperSport

Central Asia: Eurosport, Sony Six

Middle East: bein sports, Eurosport

Indian Subcontinent: Sony Six

China: CCTV, iQIYI, Guangdong TV, Great Sports Channel (Shanghai), Fox Sports.

Japan: NHK, WOWOW

Southeast Asia: Fox Sports

Australia: Nine

New Zealand: Sky

Europe (all territories): Eurosport,

Europe (local): SRG SSR, RTVS.SK, ServusTV

Latin America and Caribbean: ESPN International

Canada: TSN, RDS

USA: ESPN, Tennis Channel

Australian Open 2021

The first Grand Slam of the year, Australian Open 2021, will begin on the hard courts of Melbourne. It will be the 109th edition of the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific. Where will the Australian Open be held? Known as the &#8216;happy slam&#8217; the Australian Open 2021 will be held at the Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. It is played on cushion acrylic hard courts and is organized by Tennis Australia. A general view of Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park on in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images) When will the Australian Open 2021 be held? Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Open was delayed. It is yearly played during last weeks of January, but this year it will be held from the 8th of February to the 21st of February. What is different at the Australian Open 2021? The Australian Open 2021 is very different because of the coronavirus pandemic. The major change is in the qualifying rounds that will now be played outside Australia. The women&#8217;s qualifying event will take place in Doha, Qatar whereas the men&#8217;s qualifying event will take place in Dubai, UAE. The Junior Australian Open tournament has been postponed. Coming to the spectators, the organizers of the Australian Open are confident of holding 50% of the spectator count of the Grand Slam. The 2020 Australian Open had a record spectator count of 812,000 people. Prior to the Grand Slam, players will be quarantined under strict protocols for 14 days. Australian Open 2021 defending champions World No.1 Novak Djokovic is the defending champion in men&#8217;s singles. He is the record holder for most Australian Open titles. 2020 Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images) American ace Sofia Kenin is the defending champion in women&#8217;s singles. She won her first Grand Slam in Melbourne last year. The duo of Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury are the defending men&#8217;s doubles champions from 2020. And Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic are the defending women’s doubles champions. Barbora Krejčíková and Nikola Mektić are the defending mixed doubles champions in the 2021 Australian Open. 2020 Australian Open women&#8217;s singles champion Sofia Kenin. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Australian Open 2021 Prize Money Despite the coronavirus pandemic hiccup, the organizers have managed to carry forward the same prize money of $71.5 million from the 2020 edition. Australian Open 2021 Schedule The Australian Open 2021 will begin on 8th February. It will have both day and night sessions. The day sessions will begin at 11 am EST. And the night sessions begin on 7 pm EST. Which channels are showing the Australian Open? Africa: bein sports, Eurosport, SuperSport Central Asia: Eurosport, Sony Six Middle East: bein sports, Eurosport Indian Subcontinent: Sony Six China: CCTV, iQIYI, Guangdong TV, Great Sports Channel (Shanghai), Fox Sports. Japan: NHK, WOWOW Southeast Asia: Fox Sports Australia: Nine New Zealand: Sky Europe (all territories): Eurosport, Europe (local): SRG SSR, RTVS.SK, ServusTV Latin America and Caribbean: ESPN International Canada: TSN, RDS USA: ESPN, Tennis Channel

What Is the Special Honor Margaret Court Receiving at Australian Open 2021?

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