In Australia expanded 2020, some competition days reached 812,714 audiences. This was a record number for the first Grand Slam of the year to the time.
After 3 years, that record was conquered. According to the announcement from the Organizing Committee, on January 21, Australia expanded to attract 94,854 spectators to the stadiums to directly watch the matches.
“We think there will be no quick recovery after Covid-19 as before,” the Craig Tilei tournament director was surprised about what just happened at Australian Open.
It was even more surprising when the aforementioned milestone was established without tourists from China. In addition, Australian schedule expanded 2023 frequently interrupted by weather factors: hot sun and prolonged rain. The organizers aim to attract about 1 million tennis fans each year.
Besides the record of the audience to the field, Australian Open recently set a record for bonuses. The first tournament without the participation of Roger Federer and Serena Williams since 1999 has reached a total bonus up to 52.8 million USD.
Aryna Sabalenka with the championship of the women's singles has won 2.11 million USD. Sabalenka won the first Grand Slam in his career after crossing Elena Rybakina in the final. Rybakina himself also earned US $ 1.15 million.
Novak Djokovic earned $ 2.9 million after defeating Stefano Tsitsipas to win the men's singles. This is the 10th coronation at Australian Open and the 22nd Grand Slam in Nole's career.
