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Exciting Highlights from the 2024 Australian Open: Day 1 Action Unveiled

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Get ready for a thrilling read on the intense matches, surprising results, and defending champions at the 2024 Australian Open!

The 2024 Australian Open has kicked off with a bang, promising two weeks of intense tennis action in Melbourne. Fans are in for a treat as top players like Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka take the court to defend their titles. On the opening day, Jannik Sinner impressed with a strong performance, securing a spot in the second round with ease. The defending champions, Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler, remain calm under pressure, aiming to enjoy their title defense.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes are on Novak Djokovic as he chases records and faces tough competition in Melbourne. With only eight losses in this Grand Slam, Djokovic's dominance on the court is unmatched. The expanded Australian Open format has brought excitement, with Djokovic starting his title defense against qualifier Dino Prizmic.

Amidst the buzz of the tournament, fans and experts alike are speculating on who will emerge victorious in the 2024 Australian Open. With Djokovic, Swiatek, Rybakina, and Sabalenka in the mix, the competition is fierce, and surprises are expected. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and upsets at the first Grand Slam of the year!

In the midst of action-packed games and intense battles on the court, the Australian Open showcases the best of tennis talent. From Djokovic's resilient defense to Sinner's impressive start, the tournament promises unforgettable moments for fans worldwide. With young talents like Sweeny and Prizmic leaving their mark, the Australian Open continues to be a platform for emerging stars to shine.

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2024 Australian Open Day 1 live updates, players and more - ESPN (ESPN)

The 2024 Australian Open tournament is underway and we're just two weeks away from crowning a men's and women's champion. Follow live as we bring you the ...

112th edition of Australian Open to kick off in Melbourne Sunday (Anadolu Agency)

Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka to play as defending singles champions in 2024 tournament, to be held on Jan. 14-28 - Anadolu Ajansı.

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Australian Open order of play and day 1 schedule (The Independent)

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka highlight the opening day's play in Melbourne.

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Hot Sinner a Sunday winner as Australian Open starts early (Reuters)

Jannik Sinner picked up where he left off in 2023 by easing past Botic van de Zandschulp into the second round of the Australian Open as the year's first ...

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Defending Australian Open champions aiming to “just enjoy it out ... (Tennis Australia)

Reigning Australian Open champions Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler are not feeling any pressure ahead of their title defence.

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Federer, Nadal and 25: Records Novak Djokovic is chasing at ... (Hindustan Times)

What makes Djokovic's record even more threatening in Melbourne is that he lost only eight times in this Slam, the last of which happened in 2018.

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Djokovic, Swiatek favoured at expanded Australian Open (RNZ)

Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open title defence against qualifier Dino Prizmic when the expanded Grand Slam kicks off on Sunday.

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Australian Open tennis: Novak Djokovic says he's his own biggest ... (New Zealand Herald)

Novak Djokovic has confidently suggested his biggest Australian Open threat is himself as he looks to reprise the 2023 Melbourne form he rates as good as...

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Australian Open 2024: Top seeds, schedule, wildcards, draw and ... (Aljazeera.com)

Top seeds, defending champions, prize money and the big names missing out at the first tennis Grand Slam of the year.

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Expert picks: Who will win the 2024 Australian Open titles? - ESPN (ESPN)

Novak Djokovic has a chance at (more) history, while Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka look poised to battle it out. But who could surprise?

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Expert Picks: Who will win Australian Open 2024? (Australian Open)

On the eve of Australian Open 2024, we unpack all of the biggest talking points with our panel of experts and find out who they think will hoist the ...

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Australian Open day one (Reuters)

1255 FERNANDEZ LOOKS TO SWAP RACQUET FOR YARN ... Canada's Leylah Fernandez said she was hoping to relax and unwind with some crocheting after seeing off Czech ...

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Where can I watch the 2024 Australian Open? Here's your pocket ... (ABC News)

The day has arrived — the world's best tennis players will begin to compete for the coveted Australian Open 2024 silverware.

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Australian Open live updates: Novak Djokovic and four local hopes ... (ABC News)

The Australian Open has arrived with four Aussies in action and Novak Djokovic kicking off the night session on day one at Melbourne Park. Follow live.

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Demon's shot at career first; teen underdog to watch: Verdict on ... (Fox Sports)

Demon's shot at career first; teen underdog to watch: Verdict on every Aussie at the Open.

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Australian Open boss defends $43m bailout to target record 1 ... (The Guardian)

AO begins in new 15-day format expected to generate extra $10m as ASIC accounts revealed Victorian government forgave $43m loan during Covid.

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Sinner stays focused after winning start at Australian Open (Reuters)

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner shook off the rust to make a winning start in his bid for a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open as the Italian defeated ...

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Sinner opens Australian Open account with straight-sets win (FRANCE 24)

Fourth seed Jannik Sinner fired up his bid for a maiden Grand Slam title with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp at ...

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Jannk Sinner gets 2024 Australian Open bid rolling with opening ... (Eurosport.com)

Jannik Sinner got up and running at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandshulp in the first round.

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Australian Open 2024: Jannik Sinner beats Botic van de Zandschulp ... (BBC News)

Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner makes a promising start to his Australian Open title bid with victory over Botic van de Zandschulp.

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British No 2 Jodie Burrage blown away after fast start in Australian ... (The Guardian)

Burrage was defeated 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 by German Tamara Korpatsch after the British No 2 lost the last seven games in a disappointing AO debut.

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Australian Open: Jodie Burrage takes opening set but goes on to ... (Sky Sports)

British No 2 Jodie Burrage played with confidence and purpose to take the opening set but lost in three to German Tamara Korpatsch at the Australian Open on ...

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Local hero Dane Sweeny loses thriller but wins Australian Open crowd (The Guardian)

But it was the tenacity and tennis craft of unheralded Sunshine Coast qualifier Dane Sweeny that almost secured an unlikely victory in his spectacular duel ...

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Injured Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open (Reuters)

Former world number six Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a foot injury, organisers said on Sunday.

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Australian Open 2024 Day 2 schedule, how to watch on TV, live ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

The order of play for day two of the 2024 Australian Open features Coco Gauff, Andy Murray, Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka, Stefanos Tsitsipas, ...

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Injured Berrettini pulls out of Australian Open (FRANCE 24)

The Italian, a 2022 semi-finalist, withdrew with a foot problem, tournament organisers said. "Wishing @MattBerrettini a speedy recovery after being forced ...

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Djokovic v Prizmic, Seidel v Sabalenka and more: Australian Open ... (The Guardian)

Join Tanya Aldred for all the action from the first evening in Melbourne.

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Demon caught out by 'absolutely ridiculous' problem with new Aus ... (Fox Sports)

Grand slam tournaments are a marathon, not a sprint compared to other tournaments on the tennis calendar with men's players in particular having best-of-five ...

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Wozniacki into Australian Open second round after injury withdrawal (FRANCE 24)

Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki said she hoped her young children were in bed after progressing to the second round when Magda Linette ...

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Novak Djokovic survives Australian Open first-round scare against ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has needed four sets and four hours to see off teenage qualifier and grand slam debutant Dino Prizmic.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic wins longest Grand Slam first ... (NBC Sports)

Novak Djokovic passed his toughest Australian Open first round test since the first of his record 10 men's singles titles at the event.

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Australian Open 2024 Day 1 Live: Prizmic stages fightback against ... (Hindustan Times)

Australian Open 2024 Live Updates, Day 1: Novak Djokovic has opened his title bid at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic won the first set 6-2 against Dino Prizmic.

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'Incredible' teen qualifier takes set off Djokovic at Australian Open ... (FRANCE 24)

An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th Australian Open and unprecedented 25th Grand Slam crown in unconvincing fashion on Sunday, ...

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Novak Djokovic Survives 1st-Round Battle As Bid For 11th ... (Forbes)

The 36-year-old Serb survived a tougher than expected challenge from 18-year-0ld Croatian qualifier Dino Prižmić, 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, in an even 4 hours.

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Djokovic triumphs in four-hour battle against Dino Prizmic at ... (The Guardian)

Directly behind him stood Novak Djokovic. Behind both of them sat a series of boards that list each of the former Australian Open champions and the years that ...

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Novak Djokovic starts 2024 Australian Open title defence with ... (Eurosport.com)

Novak Djokovic was given a firm test as he started his bid for an 11th Australian Open title with a battling four-set win over 18-year-old Dino Prizmic.

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O'Connell triumphs in five-set battle at Australian Open 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Chris O'Connell begins his Australian Open 2024 campaign with a hard-fought victory against Chile's Cristian Garin in the opening round.

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Novak Djokovic survives Australian Open first round scare against ... (New Zealand Herald)

Fearless teenager Dino Prizmic has given Novak Djokovic - and Australian Open boss Craig Tiley - a fright before the defending champion scrambled to a...

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Australian Open 2024 - Ranking the tournament's top players - ESPN (ESPN)

The 2024 Australian Open isn't short on drama as Novak Djokovic looks to defend his title and Naomi Osaka makes her return Down Under.

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Defending champ Novak Djokovic fends off Dino Prizmic to advance ... (USA TODAY)

Dino Prizmic, an 18-year-old qualifier, unsettled Novak Djokovic before the 24-time major winner won on opening Sunday at the Australian Open.

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Wozniacki through to Australian Open second round as Linette retires (Reuters)

Former champion Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after four years away as last year's semi-finalist Magda Linette ...

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Contrasting Australian Open wins for Djokovic, Sabalenka (RNZ)

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said it was like "playing myself in the mirror" after struggling past teenager Dino Prizmic.

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Australian Open: Djokovic tames Croatian teenager Prizmic in first ... (Hindustan Times)

The 18-year-old managed to take a set off the Serb world No.1 before the 24-time Grand Slam champion won his 29th successive match at Melbourne Park ...

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Australian Open: Defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka ... (Sky Sports)

Aryna Sabelenka thrashes Ella Seidel 6-0 6-1 as she starts Australian Open title defence in style; No 2 seed will next face Czech 16-year-old Brenda ...

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Wildcards announced for Australian Open 2024 Junior ... (Tennis Australia)

Cruz Hewitt, Giselle Guillen and Daniel Jovanovski are among the wildcard recipients for the Australian Open 2024 Junior Championships.

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