Last Updated on December 17, 2023
The 2024 Australian tennis season is set to be electrifying, with highlights including the United Cup, the Brisbane International featuring stars like Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka, and the prestigious Australian Open. For an in-depth look at all the upcoming tournaments, their dates, and locations, check out the full article.
The 2024 tennis season in Australia is shaping up to be exciting, with several prestigious tournaments on the calendar. The year will kick off with the United Cup in Perth and Sydney, scheduled from December 29, 2023, to January 7, 2024, offering singles and doubles matches on outdoor hard courts. The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, will kick things off again in Melbourne in January. Next in the article, we’ll take a closer look at what tournaments will be held in Australia throughout 2024
ATP & WTA Combined Tournaments In Australia
| Dates | Tournament Name | Category | Surface | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023.12.29 – 2024.01.07 | United Cup | 500 | Outdoor Hard | Perth-Sydney |
| 2023.12.31 – 2024.01.07 | Brisbane International presented by Evie | ATP 250 WTA 500 | Outdoor Hard | Brisbane |
| 2024.01.08 – 2024.01.13 | Adelaide International | ATP 250 WTA 500 | Outdoor Hard | Adelaide |
In 2024, Australia is set to host exciting ATP and WTA combined tournaments. The United Cup will kick off the season from December 29, 2023, to January 7, 2024, in Perth and Sydney. This unique event offers both ATP and WTA ranking points, with players able to win up to 500 points.
Following this, the Brisbane International from December 31, 2023, to January 7, 2024, will see the return of stars like Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka. Nadal, preparing for his final career year, said,“I have been working hard and feeling much better the last couple of weeks, so I feel ready to announce that I will be back in Brisbane the first week of the season.” while Osaka, making a comeback after becoming a mother, expressed excitement about returning to Brisbane.
“I am really excited about getting back out on court and competing,” Osaka said. “I always love starting my season in Brisbane and can’t wait to return.
The Adelaide International, featuring top-20 players, will run from January 8 to 13, promising thrilling matches with players like Tommy Paul and Elena Rybakina.
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Grand Slam Tournament In Australia
| Dates | Tournament Name | Category | Surface | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024.01.15 – 2024.01.28 | Australian Open | Grand Slam | Outdoor Hard | Melbourne |
In 2024, the Australian Open, a major Grand Slam tennis event, will start on a Sunday for the first time, with the opening day set for January 14. This change follows the tradition of the 2023 event, which was the 111th edition and featured professional singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events, along with junior and wheelchair competitions. The 2023 tournament saw Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka winning the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively, and marked a return to full spectator capacity, a first since the pandemic.
WTA Tournaments In Australia
| Dates | Tournament Name | Category | Surface | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 6, 2024 | Workday Canberra International | 125 | Hard | Canberra |
| Jan 8 – Jan 13, 2024 | Hobart International | 250 | Hard | Hobart |
In 2024, Australia will host two notable WTA tournaments. The Hobart International, set for January 8-13, is part of the WTA 250 series and marks its 29th edition. It will be held at the Hobart International Tennis Centre on hard courts. Meanwhile, the Canberra International, a WTA 125k event, will take place at the Canberra Tennis Centre from January 1-6. These tournaments offer players valuable opportunities for competition and ranking points early in the season.
