There are also singles, doubles and quad events for men's and women's wheelchair tennis players as part of the NEC tour under the Grand Slam category. Novak Djokovic rallies to win his eighth Australian Open title after beating Dominic Thiem in tense final by Ravi Ubha, CNN Updated 1537 GMT (2337 HKT) February 2, 2020 Don't know whether you want Sofia Kenin or Garbine Muguruza to win? In winning his eighth Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam singles title, Djokovic also regained the ATP no. Australian Open Australian Open 2020 Men's Final: Winner, Score and Twitter Reaction Christopher Simpson @ @CJSimpsonBR. [1] GreenSet was the third type of hard surface used for the Australian Open. 1 singles ranking from Rafael Nadal. The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Sharapova bows out at Australian Open in final match of her career. Dominic Thiem booked his place in his third Grand Slam championship final on Friday with a hard-fought win at the Australian Open.. That day, the air over Melbourne was rated as the worst in the world. 1 and was defeated in the semifinals by the 14th seed, but Ash Barty maintained her ever-positive outlook on life. [2] In qualifying, play was delayed, some players called for medical timeouts, and Dalila Jakupović was forced to retire, due to a coughing fit brought on by the poor air quality.[3]. Top shots from 2020 Australian Open. No. He might be basking in the joy of the biggest win of his career, but Daniil Medvedev's thoughts have already turned to the first grand slam of 2021. Djokovic tries to clear air over criticisms. Junior and wheelchair players competed in singles and doubles tournaments. Peroni signs on as Official Beer of the Australian Open Poised for a major breakthrough at AO 2021? Novak Djokovic captured a record-extending eighth Australian Open title on Sunday to guarantee his return to No. Read, Maine: Coco-mania has officially reached the Australian Open, but Coco Gauff can't quite enjoy the fanfare, as she will face Naomi Osaka in the third round. Read, D'Arcy Maine: American Sofia Kenin, 21, became the latest in a crop of developing young stars to win a Grand Slam with her Australian Open victory over Garbine Muguruza. After lifting the trophy, Sofia Kenin describes the Australian Open as the best two weeks of her life. 00:04:50. Read, Experts' predictions: Is defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka too powerful for Coco Gauff, or can the 15-year-old pull off an upset of the ages? Here are five keys to her stunning win over Australian Open favorite Serena Williams. Read. Read, Cambers: Down but not out, a hobbled Roger Federer couldn't conjure up another rally, losing to Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the Australian Open semifinals. Read, FAQ: As smoke from nearby fires affects the air quality in Melbourne, what protocols do officials have in place to protect players, fans and staff? Read, Chris Evert: It's not the women's singles final many were expecting at the Australian Open, but Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin will put on a powerful show. Read, Bill Connelly: Rating tennis players on their performance (and where they played) provides a different spin on the ATP and WTA tours. Read, Michaels: It has been 42 years since an Australian won the Australian Open, but the stars are aligning for Ash Barty, and 2020 might just be the drought-breaking year. As in previous years, the tournament's main sponsor was Kia. 00:02:44. Read, Michaels: Everything had fallen into place for world No. Read, D'Arcy Maine: The Australian Open favorite admitted she lost the Australian Open third-round match to China's Wang Qiang with uncharacteristically sloppy play. Weather and conditions have a big say in tennis, but just how big? 14 Diego Schwartzman in straight sets 6 … The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. 00:02:44. Sofia Kenin capped off her surprising run at the 2020 Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Garbine Muguruza to win the first Grand Slam title … The 2020 Australian Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament that took place at Melbourne Park, from 20 January to 2 February 2020. AO Spotlight: Victoria Azarenka AO champ Kenin ready as 2021 season begins Djokovic, Nadal lead field for 2021 ATP Cup Young stars set to soar at AO 2021 Fans set for a blockbuster week of tennis leading into AO 2021 The Australian Open is returning with all the biggest names and tennis moments that make it an absolute must-see event - and you can be there to catch all the action! In 2021, the AO has a new game plan to ensure the safety of everyone onsite. 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