Australian Open 2024 will develop to a 15-day match, with main-draw motion starting on Sunday 14 January.
Melbourne, Australia, 2 October 2023 | tennis.com.au
In an historic first, Australian Open 2024 will begin on Sunday – turning into a 15-day occasion for the primary time, organisers introduced at this time.
With information displaying matches are actually longer, the transfer to a Sunday begin is designed to assist alleviate the strain on late-night finishes for each the gamers and the followers.
“We’ve listened to suggestions from the gamers and followers and are excited to ship an answer to minimise late finishes, whereas persevering with to offer a good and equitable schedule on the stadium courts,” Australian Open Event Director Craig Tiley stated.
“The extra day will obtain this, benefiting scheduling for followers and gamers alike. The primary spherical will now be performed over three days as an alternative of two, additionally giving followers an additional day of unbelievable tennis, leisure, meals and household enjoyable.
“Yearly our crew works exhausting to carry followers an occasion that feels new and thrilling, and that is one other alternative to develop what’s already the most important annual sporting occasion on the earth in January.”
The Sunday begin will increase the variety of classes within the three arenas from 47 to 52.
The day session at Rod Laver Area and Margaret Courtroom Area will characteristic a minimal of two matches, down from three, to restrict the potential of late finishes.
Evening classes will proceed to characteristic a minimal of two matches and the John Cain Area schedule additionally stays the identical.
A raft of thrilling initiatives for Australian Open 2024, together with the return of many fan favourites, can be revealed subsequent week earlier than tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster on Thursday 12 October.
The Australian Open, supported by main accomplice Kia in affiliation with Emirates, Luzhou Laojiao and Rolex, will happen at Melbourne Park from 14-28 January 2024.
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