The star-studded schedule of four charity matches for Opening Week at the Australian Open 2024 has been revealed, making the event even more exciting.
From January 9 to January 12, four incredible charity matches, including Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Maria Sakkari, and Casper Ruud, will thrill the crowd.
The matches are a part of Herald Sun’s extended AO Opening Week, which offers fans extra chances to meet their favourite stars up close and take in all the Grand Slam action. A thrilling showdown between rising Spanish talent Carlos Alcaraz and Australian No. 1 Alex de Minaur is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10.
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said: “For the very first time, we are producing four spectacular nights of tennis action and entertainment leading into the Australian Open—another way we are bringing fans closer to the action than ever before. We have an incredible line-up of stars taking to the court to entertain fans and support kids in need during AO Opening Week, presented by the Herald Sun.”
He added: “We have a proud history of bringing the local tennis community and the world’s top players together to support and raise much-needed funds for causes close to their hearts and to disadvantaged communities. The proceeds from these matches will make a significant contribution to a range of children’s charities through the Australian Tennis Foundation.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2024
At the moment ranked no.6, the Greek played his last match on the 3rd of January when he beat world no.314 Steven Diez 6-2 6-3 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Presently, during this year Stefanos has managed to achieve an overall 1-0 match record.
Tsitsipas is scheduled to compete next at the Australian Open (Australian Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of January.
Maria Sakkari in 2024
Ranked world no.8, Maria played her last match on the 3rd of January when she beat world no.34 Leylah Annie Fernandez 7-6(2) 6-3 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
This year Maria has achieved a 2-0 win-loss record.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Now ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 3rd of January when he lost to world no.12 Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Australia (draw).
Currently, during this season Novak has a 2-1 match record.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Maria Sakkari and Novak Djokovic |
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