Tennis action is about to be full swing Down Under.
The Australian Open will kick off the 2024 Grand Slam calendar and players are bouncing back from their offseasons.
This year's tournament is even more exciting with the return of many fan favorites, including tennis star Naomi Osaka. And for the players, the incentive to win is higher than ever with historic prize money on the line.
Ahead of the action, here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park:
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Where is the 2024 Australian Open?
The 2024 Australian Open will be held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
When is the 2024 Australian Open?
The 2024 Australian Open starts on Sunday, Jan. 14, and ends on Sunday, Jan. 28.
This is the first time an extra Sunday has been added to the tournament.
Who won the 2023 Australian Open?
On the men's side, the 2023 Australian Open champion was Novak Djokovic, who defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6.
The women's champion was Aryna Sabalenka, as she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to claim her first ever Grand Slam title.
How can I watch the 2024 Australian Open in the United States?
The 2024 Australian Open will be available to watch on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and the Tennis Channel.
You can stream the entire tournament with a live TV service provider or watch on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, iOS and Android Devices.
What is the 2024 Australian Open draw?
The men's draw is here.
The women's draw is here.
Is Rafael Nadal playing the 2024 Australian Open?
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal was set to return to the Australian Open but withdrew due to an injury he sustained in his first tournament back in Brisbane earlier this month.
Nadal’s latest injury setback comes after being away from the court for almost a year and having surgery on his hip in June. The former top-ranked player also had a history of knee and foot issues that many thought would threaten his ability to remain on the tour for as long as he has.
Is Naomi Osaka playing the 2024 Australian Open?
Naomi Osaka will be at the Australian Open, but this time with a different perspective as a mother.
The 26-year-old from Japan has a special place in her heart for the Grand Slam Down Under. She is a two-time singles champion at Melbourne Park and is looking to reclaim her world No. 1 ranking one win at a time.
