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10 Fun Facts about the Australian Open

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For most people, the new year signals a time of new beginnings, yet for many tennis fans it also signals the start of the tennis season. Starting in January, all the greats gather for the first Grand Slam of the year; the Australian Open. Here are 10 fun facts about the tournament that’ll make watching it even more awe-inspiring!
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Youngest of the Grand Slams
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In tennis, there are four Grand Slam Games. WImbledon (established in 1877), the US Open (1881) and the French Open (1891). The Australian Open started in 1905.
First Ever match was played in a cricket field
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When the Australian Open was first held, the very first game was held in a cricket field at the Warehouseman’s Cricket Ground. Today, the facility is known as the Albert Reserve Tennis Centre.
Ken Rosewall is the youngest and oldest player to win the championship
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Ken Rosewall is the youngest player to win the Australian Open at 18 years old in 1953, and the oldest at 35 in 1972.
Australian Summer Heat
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The biggest challenge for players in the Australian Open is the Australian heat. The tournament is set in January when summer in Australia is in full swing. And with summer comes the sweltering heat that can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius.
Longest Match is 5hrs and 53 minutes
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That game was between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic during the final match in the Australian Open in 2012. Djokovic ended up defeating Nadal 7-5.
The record for most women's singles titles
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Margaret Court holds the record for the most Women’s Singles Titles with 11 wins
The record for most men's singles titles
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Novak Djokovic holds the record for the most Men’s Singles titles with 9 wins
Playing late into the night
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The Australian Open holds the record for the latest ever match conclusion with the Lleyton Hewitt vs Marcos Baghdatis match in 2008 concluding at 4:33am
The highest attendance
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The highest single-day attendance at the Australian Open is 93,709 at the 2020 edition
Family secret
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Serena Williams won her record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam singles title in Melbourne in 2017 against her sister Venus. Both of whom were keeping the secret that Serena was pregnant!

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