Australian Open 2022: draw, results, fixtures, how to watch, streaming, live updates, scores, TV channels

The first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, is less than a week away. More than 60 of the world’s best tennis players, including controversial No. 1 seed and defending men’s singles champion Novak Djokovic, are set to play at Melbourne Park.

World No. 1 Men’s Tennis Player Djokovic, Detained for four days after entering Australia on January 5 There are no valid medical exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Serb also added incorrect information to his travel declaration, which could be grounds for deportation and criminal charges.

Djokovic was still in contention for a record 21st Grand Slam title as of Wednesday.

Last year’s women’s champion Naomi Osaka will defend her Australian Open title as the 13th seed. World No. 1 – and Australia’s own – Ash Barty is expected to win the women’s singles title this year.

Major players who will not play at the 2022 Australian Open include Serena Williams, Dominic Thiem, Roger Federer, Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori and Stan Wawrinka.However, Andy Murray is Returning to Championship as wild card after recovering from major hip surgery.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 Australian Open, starting with the schedule:

schedule

• January 13 Men’s and Women’s Singles Draw

• Opening game, January 17

• Quarterfinals, January 25-26

• Women’s Semifinals, January 26

• Men’s Semifinals, January 26-27

• Women’s singles final on January 29

• Men’s Doubles Final, January 29

• Men’s singles final on January 30

• Women’s Doubles Final on January 30

(Note: Due to time differences, US TV viewers may watch each stage of the game a day earlier than listed)

Men’s Singles Seed

1. Novak Djokovic

2. Daniel Medvedev

3. Alexander Zverev

4. Stefanos Tsitsipas

5. Andrei Rublev

6. Rafael Nadal

7. Matteo Berrettini

8. Caspar Luther

9. Felix Auger Aliassime

10. Hubert Hurkatz

11. Yannick Sinner

12. Cameron Norrie

13. Diego Schwartzman

14. Denis Shapovalov

15. Roberto Bautista Agut

16. Christian Garin

17. Gail Monfils

18. Aslan Karatsev

19. Pablo Carreno Busta

20. Taylor Fritz

21. Nikoloz Baslashvili

22. John Isner

23. Riley Opel Card

24. Dan Evans

25. Lorenzo Sonego

26. Grigor Dimitrov

27. Marin Cilic

28. Karen Khachanov

29. Ugo Humbert

30. Lloyd Harris

31. Carlos Alcaraz placeholder image

32. Alex Deminal

Women’s Singles Seed

1. Ashley Barty

2. Arina Sabalenka

3. Gabin Muguruza

4. Barbara Krejkova

5. Maria Sakkari

6. Annette Kontaveit

7. Igasvatek

8. Paula Badosa

9. Ons Jabeur

10. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

11. Sophia Kenin

12. Elena Rybakina

13. Naomi Osaka

14. Simone Halep

15. Elena Svitolina

16. Angelique Kerber

17. Emma Raducanu

18. Coco Gough

19. Elise Mertens

20. Petra Kvitova

21. Jessica Pegula

22. Belinda Bencic

23. Laila Fernandez

24. Victoria Azarenka

25. Dalia Kasakina

26. Jelena Ostapenko

27. Danielle Collins

28. Veronica Kudmetova

29. Tamara Chidancek

30. Camilla George

31. Marta Vondrosova

32. Sara Sorribes Tormo

How to watch the 2022 Australian Open

• date: January 17-30
• time: Variety
• Place: Melbourne, Australia
• television: ESPN, Tennis Channel
• stream: Forbe TV (Free trial)