Tennis fans are very excited for the 2023 Australian Open to start and we have all the ticket information and dates you need to know before it begins.
This tournament was fantastic in 2022, and it saw Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty lift the trophy for the men's and women's single.
No doubt there will be many believing they can win the tournament, and with both the men's and women's so competitive, it would be no shock to see someone win the Australian Open for the first time.
With the Australian Open being the first Grand Slam of the calendar year, the hype is big and expectations are high for an entertaining spectacle.
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Update 17th January 2023: Andy Murray shocked Matteo Berrettini and advanced to the next round after five sets, whilst Dan Evans beat Facundo Bagnis.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point in his Men's Singles Final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during day 14 of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Update 16th January 2023: Many are curious as to whether Emma Raducanu is fit to play in this tournament, and we can reveal if she has recovered from her injury 11 days ago.
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Update 12th January 2023: The draw has been made for the Australian Open first round and there are some juicy match-ups!
Andy Murray has been matched up with the Italian Matteo Berrettini, who is ranked 13th in the world.
The full draw can be found here.
Update 11th January 2023: Who are the favourites to win the 2023 Australian Open?
We have put together seven potential title contenders who could win the men's and women's singles titles this year.
Update 9th January 2023: It has been revealed that players who have COVID-19 will not be excluded from the 2023 Australian Open. Those with COVID can still play in the tournament. Last year, this was not the case.
When is the Australian Open 2023?
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: A general view of Rod Laver Arena during the Men's Singles Final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Daniil Medvedev of Russia during day 14 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
The Australian Open is an excellent tournament for Tennis fans, and it will be on for around a week and a half. It begins on Monday 16th January 2023 and ends on Sunday 29th January 2023.
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When do Australian Open 2023 tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the Australian Open are already available, so be sure to get these as soon as possible if you want to go to the tennis tournament.
Will Djokovic play at the Australian Open 2023?
It is being reported that former world no.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa to play at the Australian Open in January 2023. This is huge news for the sport as everyone will be wanting to see one of the best Tennis players at the Grand Slam.
How much do tickets cost to the Australian Open?
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: A fan has their ticket scanned in at an entry point during day one of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)
Tickets are available on websites like Viagogo and Ticketmaster and are also available on the official Australian Open website.
There are various tickets you can buy, and we will go through what they include and the prices right here.
- Ground Pass: £43/$49 (Grants you access to the area but you may not be able to get into the stadium)
- Rod Laver Arena Reserved Seat: £96/$109 (Gives you a ticket to sit and watch the Australian Open for one selected day)
- RLA Reserved Seat and Supernormal: £410/$464 (You will be given a ticket to the game and granted access to dining)
Where can I watch the Australian Open 2023?
For those in the United Kingdom, you will be able to live stream the 2023 Australian Open via WBD and Eurosport. They are exclusively broadcasting the tournament in the UK this year on both Eurosport 1 and 2 (Sky channels 410 and 411) and also on the streaming service, discovery+.
The prices for a discovery+ Entertainment & Sport pass are £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
Who are the 2023 Australian Open favourites?
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
The bookies have already given us some odds and there is one clear winner in both the men's and the women's tournaments. Here are the favourites for the 2023 Australian Open.
Men's Australian Open 2023 Outright Winner
- Novak Djokovic: 6/4
- Carlos Alcaraz: 3/1
- Daniil Medvedev: 7/2
- Rafael Nadal: 8/1
- Jannik Sinner: 12/1
- Nick Kyrgios: 12/1
- Alexander Zverev: 14/1
- Stefanos Tsitsipas: 14/1
- Dominic Thiem: 20/1
- Felix Auger-Aliassime: 20/1
Women's Australian Open 2023 Outright Winner
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after a shot against Donna Vekic of Czech Republic in the women's singles final during the San Diego Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at on October 16, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
- Iga Swiatek: 2/1
- Naomi Osaka: 8/1
- Ons Jabeur: 11/1
- Aryna Sabalenka: 14/1
- Paula Badosa: 14/1
- Caroline Garcia: 16/1
- Cori Gauff: 16/1
- Elena Rybakina: 20/1
- Emma Raducanu: 20/1
- Maria Sakkari: 20/1
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