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World No.2 Karolina Pliskova has continued her unbeaten summer down under to move into the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Pliskova overcame a second-set challenge from Kristina Mladenovic to see off the French Fed Cup hero 6-1 7-5 in one hour and 24 minutes on Tuesday. This decision was taken primarily because Melbourne was the only city attracting a large crowd on a consistent basis. It was decided in 1972 that the tournament would be played in front of more than 140,000 spectators, but the Australian Open tennis schedule took off to new heights only after the move to the Melbourne Park in 1988. Mar 30, 2016 · Summer is the right time to host australian open.Because it is holiday time just after christmas and new year.Any other time of the year,people will be busy with their work.This is the perfect time for australians to enjoy the tennis with kids and family.However, they can do with starting matches in the evening instead of 11 am start where heat is maximum.Or construct roof over stadia, although i think its an expensive task.Besides, other slams are held close to each other in May,august and 1 day ago · Australian Open organizers have settled on a plan to host the 2021 tournament complete with bio-security and fewer spectators. Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley will be looking at the

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Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis Championship History The Australian Open dates back to the start of the 20th century. First played in the year 1905, at Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, the tournament is managed by Tennis Australia, formerly known as Lawn Tennis Association of Australia (LTAA). Australian Open 2020: Men's Final TV, Live-Stream Replay Feb 02, 2020

Millman said prior to the match, “If lightning strikes twice, I wouldn't say no to it,” and the Australian, cheered on by thousands in Rod Laver Arena, very nearly added to his 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(7), 7-6(3) victory over Federer in the 2018 US Open fourth round. Matching the third seed off the ground, and playing nerve-free tennis, Millman

Stan Wawrinka sent a warning sign to his rivals on Monday. The Swiss, who captured the 2014 Australian Open title, believes he is finding his best form once again. “I think the last time I played so well was before the surgery,” said Wawrinka, after his 6-2, 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 victory over fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.. “I feel since the off-season my level is really high.