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Australian Open director, Craig Tilley, said the tournament organisers had listened to feedback and were “excited to deliver a solution to minimise late finishes while continuing to provide a fair and equitable schedule ...
The additional day will achieve this, benefiting scheduling for fans and players alike. The first round will now be played over three days instead of two.
The day session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena will feature a minimum of two matches, down from three, to limit the potential of late finishes. The schedule will stay the same for night sessions – a minimum of two matches – and for John Cain Arena.
The tournament will now start on a Sunday, running from 14 to 28 January, with tickets going on sale next week on 12 October.
The additional day will achieve this, benefiting scheduling for fans and players alike. The first round will now be played over three days instead of two.
The day session at Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena will feature a minimum of two matches, down from three, to limit the potential of late finishes. The schedule will stay the same for night sessions – a minimum of two matches – and for John Cain Arena.
The tournament will now start on a Sunday, running from 14 to 28 January, with tickets going on sale next week on 12 October.