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The end of the 2023 Australian Open is approaching with final stage officially set. This competition has already seen it all, from weather delays, late-night battles and shocking upsets. Players are competing for a record pool of $76.5 million in prize money, and there is no shortage of interesting storylines:
The men’s competition is missing world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who pulled out due to a right leg injury he sustained in training. Also missing will be Marin Cilic, a former finalist in Melbourne Park, due to an injury.
On the women’s side, 24-year-old Aryna Sabalenka became the latest first-time Grand Slam winner with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Elena Rybakina. With the win Sabalenka became the second Belarusian player to win a major singles title, after two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka (2012, 2013). The win puts Sabalenka’s early 2023 season in dominant territory — She’s won 11 straight matches, and has only dropped one set all year. The win also moves her up to No. 2 in the world in the next WTA rankings, behind only Iga Swiatek.
Here is all you need to know about the 2023 Australian Open:
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Australian Open 2023: Schedule, scores, results, draw, how to watch, seeds, notable matches – CBS Sports
