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SUMMARY:Australian Open 2027: Finals Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Open 2027 Finals Weekend takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2027 at Rod Laver Arena\, Melbourne Park. The women’s singles final is contested on the Saturday and the men’s singles final on the Sunday\, closing two weeks of action at the first Grand Slam of the tennis year. Both finals are played under the retractable roof of Rod Laver Arena in front of a crowd of around 15\,000. \nWhat is the Australian Open Finals Weekend?\nFinals Weekend is the climax of the Australian Open\, featuring the singles finals in both men’s and women’s competition\, along with the mixed doubles final and other title matches that close out the tournament. The winners receive the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup (men) and the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup (women)\, along with the title of Australian Open champion and a prize fund that has grown to be among the richest in tennis. \nWhen is the Australian Open Finals Weekend 2027?\nThe women’s singles final is played on Saturday 30 January 2027\, with an evening start time of 7:30pm local (AEDT). The men’s singles final follows on Sunday 31 January 2027\, also scheduled for a 7:30pm evening start. The mixed doubles final is typically held on the women’s final day\, with men’s doubles on Saturday afternoon and women’s doubles earlier in the week. \nWhere is the Australian Open Finals Weekend 2027?\nRod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park hosts both singles finals. The arena\, named after the Australian tennis legend\, has a capacity of around 15\,000 and features a fully retractable roof. It has been the main show court for the Australian Open since 1988. The Plexicushion hard court surface is known for medium-paced bounce and is a neutral surface favouring all-court players. Melbourne Park is located alongside the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne\, a short walk from the central business district. \nKey Contenders\nThe men’s singles final typically features two of the top eight seeds. Jannik Sinner enters the 2027 tournament as the back-to-back defending champion from 2024 and 2025\, while Carlos Alcaraz\, Alexander Zverev\, Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz are among the leading contenders. The women’s singles final has in recent years featured a mix of former champions and rising stars\, with Aryna Sabalenka\, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff headlining the current generation. The finalists are confirmed after the semi-finals played on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January. \nHow to Watch\nIn Australia\, the Australian Open finals are broadcast free-to-air on the Nine Network\, with streaming on 9Now. In the United Kingdom\, Eurosport and Discovery+ carry both finals. In the United States\, ESPN and ESPN+ hold primary rights\, with ESPN Deportes providing Spanish-language coverage. Across Europe\, Eurosport holds pan-regional rights. In Canada\, TSN carries the tournament\, while WOWOW covers Japan and beIN Sports covers the Middle East and North Africa. \nHistory and Records\nNovak Djokovic holds the record for most men’s singles titles at the Australian Open with 10\, four clear of Roy Emerson’s six. Margaret Court leads the women’s list with 11\, seven of which came in the Open era. The longest Grand Slam final in history was the 2012 men’s final\, when Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 5-7\, 6-4\, 6-2\, 6-7\, 7-5 in 5 hours and 53 minutes. Serena Williams won her 23rd and final Grand Slam singles title at the 2017 Australian Open. \nTickets and Attendance\nFinals tickets are the most sought-after at the Australian Open and are sold through Ticketmaster Australia in separate ballots from general tournament tickets. Reserved seating at Rod Laver Arena for finals sessions typically ranges from around 300 to 1\,500 Australian dollars\, with premium and hospitality suites priced considerably higher. On-site hospitality is offered through the Australian Open Experiences programme. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhen is the Australian Open 2027 Finals Weekend?\nThe women’s singles final is on Saturday 30 January 2027 and the men’s singles final is on Sunday 31 January 2027\, both with 7:30pm local evening starts. \nWhere are the Australian Open finals played?\nRod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park in Melbourne\, Australia. \nHow can I watch the Australian Open 2027 finals?\nOn Channel Nine in Australia\, Eurosport and Discovery+ in the UK\, and ESPN in the United States. \nWho won the last Australian Open?\nThe defending champions from the 2026 Australian Open men’s and women’s singles finals enter as title holders.
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