Australian Open 2024 Kicks Off with Djokovic and Sabalenka Defending Titles

Tournament expands to 15 days, prize money increases by 13 percent, and notable players return from injuries.

• Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, both reigning champions, are set to defend their titles at the Australian Open 2024, which begins on Sunday, January 14.
• The total prize money for the tournament has increased by 13 percent this year to stand at 86.5 million Australian dollars ($57.83m).
• Spain’s Rafael Nadal will miss out due to a hip injury, while Britain’s Emma Raducanu returns from eight months out following surgery on both her wrist and ankle.
• The Australian Open will be broadcasted across ESPN’s family of networks and can be streamed through ESPN.com or the ESPN app.
• The Australian Open has had an extra day added to the schedule this year in the hope of avoiding late-night finishes.

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