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Australian Open Qualifying Begins With Broadcast Lineup Set and Record Purse

Main-draw play starts January 18 in Melbourne with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka as top seeds and every match available to stream on ESPN’s platform.

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One of the world's biggest tennis tournaments is back for another year. Here's what you need to know.
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Overview

  • Qualifying is underway at Melbourne Park, with players needing three wins across four days to claim one of 16 spots in each singles draw.
  • In the U.S., coverage airs on ESPN and ESPN2, and the entire event — including qualifying — streams for ESPN Unlimited subscribers.
  • Tournament prize money has been raised to a record A$111.5 million, with A$4.15 million awarded to each singles champion.
  • The event debuts an expanded “opening week,” giving fans access to open practices, nightly live music and the expanded 1 Point Slam exhibition.
  • Sloane Stephens is the lone Grand Slam singles champion in the qualifying field as she seeks to snap a 13-match losing streak.