Australian Open 2024 Day 1: Schedule, order of play and how to watch

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, defending champions, kick off the 2024 Australian Open on Day 1 at Melbourne Park.

Djokovic faces Croatia’s Dino Prizmic, aiming for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title and 25th major overall.

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Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed, plays against Ella Seidel in her opening match at Rod Laver Arena.

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Other notable players on Day 1 include Jannik Sinner, Andrey Rublev, Caroline Wozniacki, and Maria Sakkari.

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Djokovic, despite previous concerns about a wrist injury, assures he is "pain-free" and targets his 90th match win at the Australian Open.

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The 36-year-old seeks to become the only player with 90 or more wins at three different Grand Slam events.

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Top men's singles match Novak Djokovic vs Dino Prizmic, with Djokovic pursuing a historic milestone.

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Top women's singles match Caroline Wozniacki vs Magda Linette, highlighting Wozniacki's return to the Australian Open after her 2020 appearance.

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Wozniacki, the 2018 Australian Open winner, faces Linette, who reached the semifinals at Melbourne Park last year.

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