Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka finished with ease and defend her title of Australian Open 2024 by beating first timer Qinwen Zheng in the women’s singles final.
Sabalenka wins Australian Open 2024
The same things happened again as last year she picked this trophy. The world number 2 lifted her first grand slam trophy at Melbourne Park 12 months ago and has been untouchable this fortnight.
She didn’t drop a set in seven matches and defeated China’s Zheng by 6-3, 6-2 to become the first player since countrywoman Victoria Azarenka 11 years ago to claim back-to-back titles.
The final scorecard at Rod Laver Arena is:
1st 2nd
Q.Zheng 3 2
A.Sabalenka 6 6
Sabalenka collects the gorgeous trophy: Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open 2024
Sabalenka collects the gorgeous trophy from Evonne Goolagong Cawley, on the fiftieth anniversary of her first Australian Open. Then its her turn on the microphone, she’s charming.
Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open 2024
Sabalenka Said, “Thanks Evonne for being such an inspiration for us, and for this beautiful trophy. I want to say to Zheng, you’re such an incredible player such a young girl, I know it is disappointing to lose a final, but you’ll get there. It has been an amazing couple of weeks, it is an unbelievable feeling right now. As always, my speech is going to be weird, it’s not my superpower, but I’ll do my best. My team, wow [ they give her a heart sign] thank you for everything.
Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-Wei and Polish partner Jan Zielinski captured the Title-Australian Open Mixed doubles 2024 on Friday as win over American Desirae Krawczyk and Britain’s Neal Skupski with 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 11-9. The pair saved a championship point in the match tie-break to pick their first major title as a team.
Hsieh Su-Wei & Jan Zielinski Win Australian Open
Australian Open Mixed Doubles: What they said after winning.
Both were extremely happy to pick the trophy. Jan Zielinski said, “It means a lot, Since yesterday I was getting a lot of messages, a lot of statistics that there were four Polish players who had lost in the (mixed) finals before. But Su-Wei said before the match when we were walking onto the warm-up that she’s a curse-breaker. She is. Thanks to her for breaking the Polish curse in the mixed doubles finals.”
Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna are game partner as both are at no.1 in their category.
Novak Djokovic and Rohan Bopanna: No.1
The way to Number one crossed at Australian Open, Malborne Park on Thursday. Novak Djokovic is ranked No.1 in Men’s singles and Rohan Bopanna will take over the No.1 ranking in doubles come Monday when the 43-year-old debuts a top the ATP doubles ranking. He will be the oldest guy at No.1 in tennis history.
The age of Djokovic is 36 whether age of Bopanna is 43. Djokovic going for a 25th major title, congratulated Bopanna’s confidence. He said,” What you have done is amazing!” ex-claimed a lot. The Serb then raised his praise-play a notch. he also added, ” You have your whole Carrer ahead of you. It’s amazing to do it at such a young age. I don’t know how you have done it!”
Rohan Bopanna said, “I call it Level 43.” Novak laughed out loud. “Level 43! I love it. I’m Level 36!”
Bopanna told, “Before you retire, we play once together?” Djokovic floated the idea of the duo partnering once. “200 percent!” Bopanna returned. “You still have many levels left! Level 50-plus?” Djokovic asked. “At 50-plus, I will be playing tennis, Novak. I will not be a tennis player,” Bopanna said. Both laughed.
Rohan Bopanna Got Combo Prize-A Padmashri and World No.1
It’s a rare and not often moment that a greying athlete, just two months short to ‘Level 44’, becomes the toast of tennis fraternity at the Grand slam event. Yet, Bopanna just managed to do that with his hard work and ensuring ranked ATP’s world No.1 player’s mantle come Monday, he with his partner Mathew Ebden stormed into the Indian’s first ever men’s doubles final in Australian Open.
Rohan Bopanna and Mathew Ebden at Australian Open 2024(Photo: Getty images)
Not only Bopanna got world No.1 doubles player but he win it at the age of 43, just shocking to everyone, so he became the oldest player in history of tennis to set at such level.Novak Djokovic. ‘’Congratulations Bops. Amazing effort. And to do it at such an young age. Even more impressive,’’ the Serbian wrote, his tongue firmly in cheek, in an Instagram story.
Padamshri to Rohan Bopanna
There was another flag of victory on his cap on the stroke of India’s Republic Day when Bopanna, along with squash ace Jyotsna Chinnappa was awarded the Padmashri- the fourth civilian honor from the government of India for excellency in any field. Congratulation from savreensports.com
Rohan Bopana is a Brick wall at net: Australian Open Mixed Double
Rohan Bopana is a Brick wall at net: Australian Open Mixed Double( Source AO 2024)
China’s Xinwen Zheng books her maiden Grand Slam Final (Australian Open 2024) after beating Dayana Yastremska.
China’s Xinwen Zheng finalist in Australian Open 2024
On January 24, 2024, China’s Zheng ended the fairytale run of qualifier Dayana Yastremska at Australian Open 2024 with a flawless victory 6-4,6-4. It’s her first Grand Slam final where she will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
The pattern of points is same in both sets with 2 swapping breaks early on then Zheng snaring the extra break in the 7th game both time.
credit: Eurosport, China’s Xinwen Zheng on court conference after booked in final.
China’s Xinwen Zheng victory in Australian Open, Day 12 Updates
The Chinese player Xinwen put pressure on Yastremask in the first set, blasting cross-court winner off both wings, and then left the court by 23-year old Ukrainian Player clutching her abdomen pain. After taking medical timeout off court, Yastremask returned for next game.
The 12th seeded started off stronger in the 2nd set, holding her first service game to love and then snatching the early break after a chain of errors from Yastremask but the Ukrainian broke straight back.
The Chinese player Xinwen broke again in 7th game, helped by double fault by her opponent and a shanked shot that flew long.Yastremska bravely held in the next game but Zheng smashed in easy way.
What time does Aryna Sabalenka vs Xinwen Zheng start?
Aryna Sabalenka is targeting to win her 2nd straight Australian Open title on Saturday when she will face off China’s Xinwen ( Qinwen ) Zheng, who will play her maiden Grand Slam.
Zheng lost in the US Open quarter-finals to Sabalenka last year in her best previous run at a major and is into the final a decade after her compatriot Li Na won the title.
The women’s final is on Saturday, January 27 at 8.30am UK time.
How to watch Australian Open in UK?
In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to live action from Melbourne.
How to watch Australian Open in US?
In the USA, ESPN has the broadcasting rights to show the tournament.
Who is the defending champions?
Aryna Sabalenka is the last year winner (champion) in Australian Open 2023.
Aryna Sabalenka To face off China’s Xinwen Zheng in AO Final 2024
Defendinf champion Aryna Sabalenks to face off China’s Zheng in Australian Open 2024 final.
Aryna Sabalenka To face off China’s Xinwen Zheng
The 12th seeded China’s Xinwen Zheng will clash with defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open 2024 final after both women powered to straight sets victories in the last four on Thursday. Ranked 2 Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defense on track by blasting American 4th seeded Coco Gauff with 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 and closed the way for Gauff to Rod Laver Arena.
On the other side Zheng, stormed into a debut championship match with a stirring 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska.
The 21-year-old became the first Chinese finalist in Melbourne since her idol Li Na won the title in 2014. Her fabulous victory with 6-4, 6-4 shocked everyone as she dominates over her opponent from the very first second of the match and never made mistakes as Yastremska.
Sabalenka said “I was able to focus on myself,” she also added, “I was prepared that she was going to move well and put all the balls back and I was just ready for anything. She’s a great player and I enjoy playing her,” she said. “I really hope that in the future we are going to play many more finals.”
Alcaraz crashes out: Alexander Zverev made no mistake with his second chance to close out a win over seeded 2 Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday night, January 24 and moved into Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev.
Carlos Alcarazcrashes out
The sixth seeded Alexander Zverev was up a break in 3rd set and missed a chance to serve out a win but he didn’t loose his second chance and then finished the game with 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-4.
The Wimbledon Champion Alcaraz was the only player to beat 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in a Grand slam match last year but not so lucky this time and crashed out.
Alexander Zverev who beat Carlos Alcaraz
It was Alexander Zverev’s first win over a top five player at a grand slam. He will face Medvedev, who won a flawless and haed four hour match over Hubert Hurkacz with victory as 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz dumped in thriller by Zverev
Australian Open 2024: The day , January 24, 2024, it was a full drama- filled day of action, with Daniil Medvedev advancing to the semifinal in five sets and Alexander Zverev upsetting Carlos Alcaraz in four sets.On the women’s side, Qinwen Zheng and Dayana Yastremska will meet after winning their quarters.
Zverev pointed out in a conference that Wednesday’s result is most important for her after returning from an ankle injury layoff that ruled him out of Wimbledon and US Open 2022.
He said, “I was on top of my game before the injury happened,” Also added, “I’m extremely happy to be back where I am and winning these kinds of matches, giving myself the chance again. Because last year … I wasn’t a Slam contender.”
Carlos Alcaraz missed the 2023 Australian Open with injury and was into the quarterfinals here for the first time. He had dropped only one set and spent five fewer hours on court than Zverev in the four previous rounds.
Alcaraz said, “I’m sad with my level today, because I have been playing good tennis,” He also added, “Obviously quarterfinal of a Grand Slam is a good run. It’s not what I’m looking for but is not bad.”
The German was serving for the match at 5-3 in the third, just after midnight, when Alcaraz broke for the first time. Alcaraz got back to 5-5 when he chased a shot into the doubles alley and knocked a backhand down the line, beaming a big smile and shaking his racket in a gesture that suggested: “Hello, still here.”
He won the final seven points of the tiebreaker to make it 2-1, flashing a smile after earning four set points when he chased a ball wide and hit a forehand passing shot.
Carlos Alcaraz Girlfriend:
Carlos Alcaraz is the luckiest guy outside the court. The Spaniard is dating for a long time his stunning girlfriend Maria González Giménez. Maria is also a tennis player from Murcia playing for Murcia Club de Tenis.
Alcaraz girlfriend Maria Gonzalez
Net Worth of Alcaraz:
Estimated $20-22 million: Carlos Alcaraz has so far in his short career earned $16,660,732 in career prize money. The biggest cheque he received was at the US Open 2022 when he took home $2.6 million. These added to his brand deals have combined together to raise his net worth to an estimated $20-22 million.
With the victory over Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the Australian Open 2024 quarter-finals, Rohan Bopanna is assured of the top spot in the ATP rankings that will be released on January 29.
Rohan Bopanna
The grand old man of Indian tennis continues to soar. At “level 43”, Rohan Bopanna is not done yet.
Bopanna and Ebden won in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) to book a place in the penultimate round of the season-opening Grand Slam.
Australian Open 2024 order of play, Full schedule: January 25th, 2024
Rod Laver Arena: From 12 AM: Tomas Machac (CZE) and Zhizhen (CHN) vs (2) Rohan Bopanna (IND) and Matthew Ebden (AUS)
Simone Bolelli (ITA) and Andrea Vavassori (ITA) vs Yannick Hanfmann (GER) and Dominik Loepfer (GER)
(4) Cori Gauff (US) vs (2) Aryna Sabalenka (BLR),
Dayana Yastremska (UKR) vs (12) Qinwen Zheng (CHN)
Margaret Court Arena: From 2 AM: (3) Storm Hunter (AUS) and Katerina Siniakova (CZE) vs (2) Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) and Elise Merten (BEL)
Daniil Medvedev is only the sixth active player to reach a third Australian Open semi-final.
Danil Medvedev in Australian Open 2024
Five-set victory: Daniil Medvedev captured his way into a third Australian Open 2024 semi-final with a five-set victory over Hubert Haracz.
Ninth ranked Haracz, who was struggling to make the last four at the grand slam Australian Open 2024 for only the second time, twice faught back from a set down but Danil came out on top with victory as 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 after 3hr 59min.
The Russian will now face 6th ranked (seed) Alexander Zverev, who set him in last four with a victory over Carlos Alcaraz with 6-1, 6-3, 6-7 (2)
Dayana Yastrzemski is just two wins away from emulating Emma Raducanu after beating Linda Noskova to reach the women’s Semis.
Raducanu is the only qualifier to win a grand slam title, but Dayana increased her tally of wins in Melbourne with a flawless victory as 6-3, 6-4.
What is Thursday, 25th January’s order of play, Australian Open 2024?
Rod Laver Arena: From 12 AM: Tomas Machac (CZE) and Zhizhen (CHN) vs (2) Rohan Bopanna (IND) and Matthew Ebden (AUS)
Simone Bolelli (ITA) and Andrea Vavassori (ITA) vs Yannick Hanfmann (GER) and Dominik Loepfer (GER)
(4) Cori Gauff (US) vs (2) Aryna Sabalenka (BLR),
Dayana Yastremska (UKR) vs (12) Qinwen Zheng (CHN)
Margaret Court Arena: From 2 AM: (3) Storm Hunter (AUS) and Katerina Siniakova (CZE) vs (2) Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) and Elise Merten (BEL)
When do Australian Open 2024 final take place?
The Women’s final in on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 8.3T AM (UK) and Men’s Final is on the next day, January 28, 2024, at 8.30 AM (UK).
How to watch Australian Open 2024 on TV ?
Eurosport has the broadcasting rights in UK and ESPN has the broadcasting rights to show the grand slam in USA.
This year Nick Kyrgios is part of Eurosport’s English-language commentary team and is one of the highlights of a camera stream direct from the commentary booth. Along with him John McEnroe, Barbara Schett and Laura Robson, and from a London studio by new host Rachel Stringer are the team members.
Who are the defending champions of Australian Open?
Novak Djokovic claimed the men’s singles title for a record-extending 1th time after beating Stefanos Tsipis.
Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first grand slam women’s single after defeated Elena Rybakina in three sets.
Latest Odds: Australian Open 2024
To win the men’s title:
Novak Djokovic 4/5
Jannik Sinner 10/3
Daniil Medvedev 5/1
Alexander Zverev 8/1
To win the women’s title:
Aryna Sabalenka 3/4
Coco Gauff 13/5
Qinwen Zheng 5/1
Dayana Yastremska 14/1
When did the Australian Open 2024 start?
The grand slam tournament started fron January 14, 2024. It was the first Sunday start in the tournament’s history.
What is the Prize money of Australian Open 2024?
With a 13% increased from 2023, this year’s Australian Open total prize money is a record – £46.3 million will be shared by the field with the winners each taking home £1.68 million.
Prize money Australian Open 2024
Tiley told to media, “We’ve upped prize money for every round at the Australian Open with the major increases in qualifying and the early rounds of singles and doubles,” He also added, “We want to ensure Australia remains the launchpad for the global tennis season and the players and their teams have everything they need to help them perform at their best and continue to enjoy the happy slam.”
