Australian Open was the only grand slam that was held without any disturbances dues to COVID, however, the 2024 edition had to succumb to the pandemic and now the Australian Open 2024 is all set to start from 8th February till 21st February 2024. Usually, the grand slam takes place in mid-January but is now differed by 3 weeks. Let’s see the confirmed Australian Open 2024 players list.
Update on Australian Open 2024: The strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open 2024 has upset the tennis stars and they express their anger over this.
Each year the event is filled with star-studded players, however, keeping the pandemic in mind many big players who are even in contention to break many records are backing out from grand slams which was a very common trend to see during US Open and French Open. But do you know the list of players who have announced their availability for the tournament? This article will tell you every confirmed entry for the 2024 Australian Open.
Australian Open 2024 Players List
Ninety-eight of the Top 100 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings are entered in the first major of 2024, with all members of the Top 50 set to compete.
The 3 players who have been confirmed for the Australian Open 2024 outside the 100 ranks are Yasutaka Uchiyama, Christopher O’Connell, and Marc Polmans. The other major confirmed entries are as follows.
Men’s Singles
Here is the list of Australian Open 2024 men’s singles.
1. Roger Federer
Six-time champion Roger Federer is on the entry list. The Swiss star last competed at the 2024 Australian Open, following the tournament he suffered a knee injury, which required two surgeries.
2. Novak Djokovic
The record 8-time Australian Open Champion Novak Djokovic has confirmed his entry into this year’s tournament.
3. Rafael Nadal
Nadal will look to become the record grand slam winner by clinching his 21st grand slam, hence he will be seen in this year’s Australian Open.
4. Dominic Thiem
Last year’s finalist Dominic Thiem will be looking to add another grand slam to his tally as he will be present in Australia.
5. Daniil Medvedev
The current world number 4, Medvedev finished the last year at his peak as he lifted the biggest 2nd tier tennis tournament which is the ATP Tours Finals.
The Tournament will also see the likes of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Diego Schwartzman and Matteo Berrettini.
Women’s Singles
Here is the list of Australian Open 2024 women’s singles.
1. Serena Williams
7 Times Australian Open winner Serena Williams will also be present at the Australian Open 2024. Serena will set herself up to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam singles
2. Ash Barty
The local girl Ash Barty, who is the world number 1 will be present at the tournament in hopes to win her first-ever Australian Open trophy.
Also in contention on the women’s side is Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka, defending champion Sofia Kenin, Elina Svitolina, Karolina Pliskova, Bianca Andreescu, Petra Kvitova, Kiki Bertens, and Aryna Sabalenka
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Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka will also be present at the 2024 Australian Open.