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Response to player criticism: Australian Open starts on a Sunday for the first time

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In Melbourne, late night matches should be avoided in the future.

The 2024 Australian Open will start on a Sunday for the first time. Extending the Grand Slam tournament from 14 to 15 days will help avoid late-night sessions that have repeatedly drawn criticism from tennis players recently. The traditional first Grand Slam tournament of the season will take place from January 14 to 28 in Melbourne.

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The measure was justified by the fact that data analyzes had shown that matches were lasting longer and longer. The change to the Sunday start is intended to reduce scheduling pressure. The evening sessions remain on the program, but fewer races on the main tracks must be planned in advance, so that the evening races can at least start on time.

The French Open in Paris has also started on Sunday for years. Years ago, the US Open in New York also lasted one day longer, but the extra match day (final on Monday) had to be canceled due to pressure from the players. (SDA/dti)

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