AO2023: Draws, dates, prize money and everything you need to know

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The first Grand Slam of the 2023 season is upon us. The players are practicing, the draw has been made, and the Australian Open is set to get underway next week. 

Here's what you need to know about tennis' "Happy Slam":

When does the tournament start?

The Australian Open is the first leg of the Grand Slam season. Played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, the tournament features a 128-player singles draw, 64-team doubles draw, and 32-team mixed doubles draw. The tournament is played on outdoor hard courts and will use the Dunlop Australian Open ball.  

Main-draw play begins on Monday, Jan. 16 and runs for two weeks. The Day Session begins at 11:00 a.m. and the night sessions on Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena begin at 7:00 p.m.

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      When are the finals? 

      The singles final will be played on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

      The doubles final is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3:00 p.m.

      The mixed doubles final will be played on Friday, Jan. 27 at noon. 

      Who are the top seeds?

      1. Iga Swiatek

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      2. Ons Jabeur
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      3. Jessica Pegula
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      4. Caroline Garcia
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      5. Aryna Sabalenka
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      6. Maria Sakkari
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      7. Coco Gauff
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      8. Daria Kasatkina
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      9. Veronika Kudermetova
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      10. Madison Keys
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      11. Paula Badosa
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      12. Belinda Bencic
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      13. Danielle Collins
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      14. Beatriz Haddad Maia
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      15. Petra Kvitova
      16. Anett Kontaveit

      What does the draw look like?

      For a full breakdown of the draw and the Top 10 seeds, click here

      The top half of the draw will play on Day 1. The bottom half will get underway on Day 2. 

      What is the prize money and ranking points on offer?

      First round: $106,250/10 points
      Second round: $158,850/70 points
      Third round: $227,925/130 points
      Round of 16: $338,250/240 points
      Quarterfinals: $555,250/430 points
      Semifinals: $925,000/780 points
      Final: $1,625,000/1,300 points
      Champion: $2,975,000/2,000 points

      Prize money is listed in Australian Dollars.

      Who are the defending champions?

      Ashleigh Barty ended Australia's 44-year singles drought by winning her third and final major title, defeating Danielle Collins

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      In the doubles, Barbora Krejcikova

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      kicked off their incredible year by winning the first of three majors that season, defeating Anna Dalinina and
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      6–7(3), 6–4, 6–4.