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The Australian Open is a major annual tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia. It is the first of the four Grand Slam tournaments, which are the most prestigious events in the sport of tennis. The tournament is held every year in January and is played on outdoor hard courts. It attracts many of the top tennis players from around the world, who compete for the prestigious title and a share of the prize money. The Australian Open is a highly anticipated event in the tennis world, with fans and players alike excited to see the top players in action.
The Australian Open has a rich history, having been held annually since 1905. It was originally held on grass courts, but it has been played on hard courts since 1988. The tournament has undergone many changes over the years, including the introduction of prize money in 1969 and the addition of a women's event in 1972. Today, the Australian Open is one of the most popular and well-attended events in the world, with thousands of fans traveling to Melbourne to watch the action live.
The Australian Open features both men's and women's singles and doubles events, as well as mixed doubles and junior events. The tournament is organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is held at the Melbourne Park complex, which has multiple courts and seating for over 15,000 spectators. The Australian Open is known for its high-energy atmosphere and intense competition, with players battling it out for the chance to lift the trophy and be crowned the Australian Open champion.
Wondering what other sports events are happening this month? Check out Freebetslad's Sports Calendar and see what odds the bookies are offering on those competitions as well as a few more quiz questions and interesting sports facts.
Australian Open Winners:
2020 - Novak Djokovic, Sofia Kenin.
2019 - Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka.
2018 - Roger Federer, Caroline Wozniacki.
2017 - Roger Federer, Serena Williams.
2016 - Novak Djokovic, Angelique Kerber.
2015 - Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams.
2014 - Stan Wawrinka, Li Na.
2013 - Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka.
2012 - Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka.
2011 - Novak Djokovic, Kim Clijsters.
2010 - Roger Federer, Serena Williams.
Mini Tennis Quiz (Answers Below):
1. Name the women's equivalent of the Davis Cup?
2. How many British men have reached Grand Slam finals in the last 70 years?
3. Which male tennis player made it to eight consecutive US open finals in the eighties?
4. In which decade was the tiebreak introduced to decide the outcome of a set in tennis?
Interesting Stats:
Most men's singles Australian Open tennis tournaments won from 1968 to 2019 - Novak Djokovic with 7!
Most women's singles Australian Open tennis tournaments won from 1968 to 2019 - Serena Williams also with 7!
Australian Sam Groth holds the world record for the fastest serve, hitting a 263 kilometres/hour bomb in 2012.
Fun Facts:
40,000 tennis balls are used every year in this tournament.
Serena Williams won her record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne in 2017 against her sister Venus. Both of whom were keeping the secret that Serena was pregnant!
The longest Grand Slam final ever played happened in Melbourne in 2012. An epic battle of 5 hours 53 minutes between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal ended with the Serb eventually winning.
Tennis Quiz Answers:
1. The Fed Cup.
2. Three (Andy Murray (11), Greg Rusedski (1) , and John Lloyd (1)).
3. Ivan Lendl.
4. 1970s.