Australia Open 2023 LIVE: The city of Melbourne is gearing up to host the first Grand Slam event of the year. The Australian Open is all set to begin from 16th January 2023. The Open will host the world’s top 100 men and women, whose sights will be set on the ultimate prize. Top players like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Iga Swiatek are the ones to watch out for in the prestigious tournament. Follow Australian Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN.
Australia Open 2023 LIVE: Schedule, Prize Money, LIVE streaming, All you need to know about Australian Open 2023
Australian Open Defending champion- Singles
- Men’s Singles – Rafael Nadal (Spain)
- Women’s Singles – Ashleigh Barty (Australia)
- Men’s Doubles – Thanasi Kokkinakis / Nick Kyrgios (Australia)
- Women’s Doubles – Barbora Krejcikova / Katherina Siniakova (Czech Republic)
Most Titles
- Men’s Singles – Novak Djokovic – 9
- Women’s Singles – Margaret Court – 7
Seeds
Defending champion Rafael Nadal makes his return to the tournament as the top seed. The 22-time Grand Slam winner is the second-ranked player in Men’s Singles. After the withdrawal of World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, Nadal will be the top seed in this edition. He is aiming to lift his 23rd Grand Slam title.
He will however face a big challenge from Novak Djokovic. The nine-time champion is making his return after a ban last year. He will be the fourth seed and is eyeing his 10th title at the event. Meanwhile, Casper Ruud is slated to be the No.2 seed. Stefanos Tsitsipas will be the third seed. Both these plyers are eyeing their maiden Grand Slam title.
Men’s Singles
- Rafael Nadal
- Casper Ruud
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Novak Djokovic
- Andrey Rublev
- Felix Auger Aliassime
- Daniil Medvedev
- Taylor Fritz
- Holger Rune
- Hubert Hurkacz
- Cameron Norrie
- Alexander Zverev
- Matteo Berrettini
- Pablo Carreno Busta
- Jannik Sinner
- Frances Tiafoe
In the Women’s Singles, World No.1 Iga Swiatek will be the top seed. She will be entering the tournament as one of the favourites. She is aiming to lift her first title at the Australian Open. Other women players who could lift their maiden tiitle include Ons Jabeur.
Meanwhile, USA’s Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff also will be the title contenders. 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu faces a fitness battle after being forced to retire at ASB Classic. The draws for the main round will be unveiled on Thursday, 12th January 2023.
- Iga Swiatek
- Ons Jabeur
- Jessica Pegula
- Caroline Garcia
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Maria Sakkari
- Coco Gauff
- Daria Kasatkina
- Veronika Kudermetova
- Madison Keys
- Paula Badosa
- Belinda Bencic
- Danielle Collins
- Beatriz Haddad Maia
- Petra Kvitova
- Anett Kontaveit
Australia Open Prize Money
| AO 2023 | W | F | SF | QF | 4R | 3R | 2R | 1R | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 |
| Singles | A$2,975,000 | A$1,625,000 | A$925,000 | A$555,250 | A$338,250 | A$227,925 | A$158,850 | A$106,250 | A$55,150 | A$36,575 | A$26,000 |
| Doubles | A$695,000 | A$370,000 | A$210,000 | A$116,500 | A$67,250 | A$46,500 | A$30,975 | — | — | — | — |
| Mixed doubles | A$157,750 | A$89,450 | A$47,500 | A$25,250 | A$12,650 | A$6,600 | — | — | — | — | — |
When does the Australian Open 2023 start?
The Australian Open 2022 starts on 16th January (Monday) in Melbourne.
When will be the final of the Australia Open 2023?
The Women’s Singles will be played on Saturday, June 29. Men’s singles final is scheduled on 29th January 2023.
Australia Open LIVE streaming
Sony Sports Network will broadcast the prestigious Grand Slam. The broadcaster is going all out with LIVE coverage of the event in four languages.Audiences can also watch the matches LIVE on SonyLIV.
Australia Open 2023 LIVE: Schedule, Prize Money, LIVE streaming, All you need to know about Australian Open 2023
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