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2016 Australian Open
Date18–31 January 2016
Edition104th
CategoryGrand Slam
Draw128S / 64D / 32X
Prize moneyA$44,000,000
SurfaceHard (Plexicushion)
LocationMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
VenueMelbourne Park
Attendance720,363
Champions
Men's singles
Serbia Novak Djokovic
Women's singles
Germany Angelique Kerber
Men's doubles
United Kingdom Jamie Murray / Brazil Bruno Soares
Women's doubles
Switzerland Martina Hingis / India Sania Mirza
Mixed doubles
Russia Elena Vesnina / Brazil Bruno Soares
Wheelchair men's singles
United Kingdom Gordon Reid
Wheelchair women's singles
Netherlands Jiske Griffioen
Wheelchair quad singles
Australia Dylan Alcott
Wheelchair men's doubles
France Stéphane Houdet / France Nicolas Peifer
Wheelchair women's doubles
Japan Yui Kamiji / Netherlands Marjolein Buis
Wheelchair quad doubles
South Africa Lucas Sithole / United States David Wagner
Boys' singles
Australia Oliver Anderson
Girls' singles
Belarus Vera Lapko
Boys' doubles
Australia Alex de Minaur / Australia Blake Ellis
Girls' doubles
Russia Anna Kalinskaya / Slovakia Tereza Mihalíková
Men's legends doubles
Sweden Jonas Björkman / Sweden Thomas Johansson
Women's legends doubles
United States Lindsay Davenport / United States Martina Navratilova
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The 2016 Australian Open was a tennis tournament that took place at Melbourne Park between 18 and 31 January 2016.[1] It was the 104th edition of the Australian Open, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles play. Junior and wheelchair players competed in singles and doubles tournaments.

Novak Djokovic successfully defended the men's singles title and thus won a record-equaling sixth Australian Open title. Serena Williams was the defending champion in the women's singles but failed to defend her title, losing to Angelique Kerber in the final; by winning, Kerber became the first German player of any gender to win a Grand Slam title since Steffi Graf won her last such title at the 1999 French Open.[2]

As in previous years, this year's tournament's title sponsor was Kia. This edition set a new attendance record for the tournament of 720,363.[3]

Tournament

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Rod Laver Arena, where the finals of the Australian Open take place

The 2016 Australian Open was the 104th edition of the tournament and was held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The tournament was run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and was part of the 2016 ATP World Tour and the 2016 WTA Tour calendars under the Grand Slam category. The tournament consisted of both men's and women's singles and doubles draws as well as a mixed doubles event. There were singles and doubles events for both boys and girls (players under 18), which was part of the Grade A category of tournaments, and also singles, doubles and quad events for men's and women's wheelchair tennis players as part of the NEC tour under the Grand Slam category.

The tournament was played on hard courts and take place over a series of 25 courts, including the three main show courts: Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and Margaret Court Arena.[4]

Broadcast

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In Australia, selected key matches were broadcast live by the Seven Network. The majority of matches were shown on the network's primary channel Channel Seven, however during news programming nationwide and most night matches in Perth, coverage shifted to either 7Two or 7mate. Additionally, every match was also available to be streamed live through a free 7Tennis mobile app.[5]

Internationally, ESPN held the rights for America and Central America, broadcasting matches on ESPN2 and ESPN3 in the United States as well as regionally on ESPN International. ESPN also sub-licenses matches to Tennis Channel.[6][7] Other broadcasters included beIN Sports in the Middle East, SuperSport in Africa, Eurosport through Europe (plus NOS Netherlands and SRG SSR in Switzerland), CCTV, iQiyi and SMG in China, Fiji One in Fiji, Sony ESPN in India, both Wowow and NHK in Japan, Sky in New Zealand and Fox Sports Asia in selected markets in the Asia Pacific region.[6] In Canada, TSN broadcast matches across multiple channels.[8]

Events

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Spectator safety

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Spectator safety became a major issue during the tournament, with up to four separate cases reported:

  • On Day 2, play was suspended during the fourth set of Bernard Tomic's first round match against Denis Istomin for 20 minutes after an elderly spectator collapsed due to heat stress; she was subsequently treated with an EpiPen and taken away from Hisense Arena.[9]
  • On Day 4, Ana Ivanovic's second round match against Anastasija Sevastova was interrupted in the first set when another elderly spectator fell down a set of stairs, delaying play by 25 minutes.[10]
  • On Day 6, in the most serious case, Ivanovic was again involved in a match that had to be suspended, after her coach Nigel Sears suffered a heart attack during the second set of her match against Madison Keys. Sears, who is the father-in-law of Andy Murray, had to be stretchered out of the stands and play on Rod Laver Arena was suspended for an hour. Having led by a set and a break at the time, Ivanovic proceeded to lose the match in three sets. Sears was later taken to hospital where he eventually made a full recovery.[11]
  • On Day 7, Sam Groth's mother fell down a set of stairs on Hisense Arena during the second set of her son and Lleyton Hewitt's doubles match against Jack Sock and Vasek Pospisil, causing play to be suspended by 20 minutes. She was later able to walk out of the court unassisted.[12]

Maria Sharapova doping controversy

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On 7 March 2016, five weeks after the conclusion of the tournament, world number seven Maria Sharapova announced at a press conference in Los Angeles that she had failed a drug test following her quarter-final defeat by Serena Williams on 26 January. Sharapova confessed to taking the substance meldonium, which was placed on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of banned substances on 1 January; she was later suspended for two years (later reduced to fifteen months on appeal), backdated to 26 January, and was subsequently docked the $A375,000 she earned for reaching the quarter-finals.[13][14][15]

Point and prize money distribution

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Point distribution

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Below is a series of tables for each of the competitions showing the ranking points on offer for each event.

Senior points

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64 Round of 128 Q Q3 Q2 Q1
Men's singles 2000 1200 720 360 180 90 45 10 25 16 8 0
Men's doubles 0 — — — — —
Women's singles 1300 780 430 240 130 70 10 40 30 20 2
Women's doubles 10 — — — — —

Prize money

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The Australian Open total prize money for 2016 was increased by four million Australian dollars to tournament record A$44,000,000.

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64 Round of 1281 Q3 Q2 Q1
Singles A$3,400,000 A$1,700,000 A$750,000 A$375,000 A$193,000 A$108,000 A$67,000 A$38,500 A$20,000 A$12,000 A$6,000
Doubles * A$635,000 A$315,000 A$157,500 A$78,500 A$43,000 A$25,500 A$16,500 — — — —
Mixed doubles * A$157,000 A$78,500 A$39,250 A$18,000 A$9,000 A$4,500 — — — — —

1Qualifiers prize money was also the Round of 128 prize money.
*per team

Singles players

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2016 Australian Open – Men's singles

2016 Australian Open – Women's singles

Day-by-day summaries

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Day-by-day summaries

Champions

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Seniors

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Men's singles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Men's singles

Djokovic and Murray had faced one another 30 times prior to the final, with Djokovic victorious on 21 occasions. Murray had lost four Australian Open finals, three times to Djokovic, while the Serb had won the title five times. After an even first game, Djokovic broke Murray twice to lead 5–0, before Murray held. Djokovic took the winning game to secure the first set 6–1 in 30 minutes. The second set went with serve until Djokovic broke Murray to lead 4–3. The Scot broke back immediately and held his serve, but Djokovic broke in the eleventh game, then went on to hold serve, taking the second set 7–5. Djokovic broke the Murray serve in the first game of the third set, but Murray broke back to restore parity in the set at 3–3. The subsequent games went with serve and sent the set to a tie-break. Djokovic led 3–0 and 6–1 before finally securing the championship victory by three sets to love, with a 7–3 tie-break victory.[16]

Women's singles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Women's singles

Going into the final, Kerber and Williams had faced each other six times with Williams holding a 5–1 advantage. Kerber broke Williams in the third game of the first set with Williams breaking back to make it 3–3. Kerber immediately broke back and held serve to win the first set 6–4. Williams took advantage of the third of three break points in the fourth game of the second set, the remainder of the set going with serve, leveling the match at one set all. Kerber broke Williams in the second game of the final set, but Williams immediately broke back and held her own serve to level the deciding set at 2–2. Another break for Kerber saw her leading 5–2 but Williams broke back once again, taking the set to 5–4 to Kerber. A cross-court exchange described as "breathtaking" saw Williams hit the ball long, securing the title for Kerber.[17]

Men's doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Men's doubles

Women's doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Women's doubles

Mixed doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Mixed doubles

Juniors

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Boys' singles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Boys' singles

Girls' singles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Girls' singles

Boys' doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Boys' doubles

Girls' doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Girls' doubles

Legends

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Men's Legends doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Men's legends doubles

Wheelchair events

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Wheelchair men's singles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Wheelchair men's singles

Wheelchair women's singles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Wheelchair women's singles

Wheelchair quad singles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Wheelchair quad singles

Wheelchair men's doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Wheelchair men's doubles

Wheelchair women's doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Wheelchair women's doubles

Wheelchair quad doubles

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Wheelchair quad doubles

Singles seeds

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The following are the seeded players and notable players who withdrew from the event. Seeding are arranged according to ATP and WTA rankings on 11 January 2016, while ranking and points before are as of 18 January 2016.

Men's singles

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Seed Rank Player Points before Points defending Points won Points after Status
1 1 Serbia Novak Djokovic 16,790 2,000 2,000 16,790 Champion, defeated United Kingdom Andy Murray [2]
2 2 United Kingdom Andy Murray 8,945 1,200 1,200 8,945 Runner-up, lost to Serbia Novak Djokovic [1]
3 3 Switzerland Roger Federer 8,165 90 720 8,795 Semifinals lost to Serbia Novak Djokovic [1]
4 4 Switzerland Stan Wawrinka 6,865 720 180 6,325 Fourth round lost to Canada Milos Raonic [13]
5 5 Spain Rafael Nadal 5,230 360 10 4,880 First round lost to Spain Fernando Verdasco
6 6 Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych 4,560 720 360 4,200 Quarterfinals lost to Switzerland Roger Federer [3]
7 7 Japan Kei Nishikori 4,235 360 360 4,235 Quarterfinals lost to Serbia Novak Djokovic [1]
8 8 Spain David Ferrer 4,145 180 360 4,325 Quarterfinals lost to United Kingdom Andy Murray [2]
9 10 France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 2,725 0 180 2,905 Fourth round lost to Japan Kei Nishikori [7]
10 11 United States John Isner 2,495 90 180 2,585 Fourth round lost to Spain David Ferrer [8]
11 12 South Africa Kevin Anderson 2,475 180 10 2,305 First round retired vs. United States Rajeev Ram
12 13 Croatia Marin Čilić 2,405 0 90 2,495 Third round lost to Spain Roberto Bautista Agut [24]
13 14 Canada Milos Raonic 2,270 360 720 2,630 Semifinals lost to United Kingdom Andy Murray [2]
14 15 France Gilles Simon 2,145 90 180 2,235 Fourth round lost to Serbia Novak Djokovic [1]
15 16 Belgium David Goffin 1,835 45 180 1,970 Fourth round lost to Switzerland Roger Federer [3]
16 17 Australia Bernard Tomic 1,720 180 180 1,720 Fourth round lost to United Kingdom Andy Murray [2]
17 18 France Benoît Paire 1,703 27 10 1,686 First round lost to United States Noah Rubin [WC]
18 19 Spain Feliciano López 1,690 180 90 1,600 Third round lost to United States John Isner [10]
19 20 Austria Dominic Thiem 1,645 10 90 1,725 Third round lost to Belgium David Goffin [15]
20 23 Italy Fabio Fognini 1,515 10 10 1,515 First round lost to Luxembourg Gilles Müller
21 26 Serbia Viktor Troicki 1,475 90 90 1,475 Third round lost to Canada Milos Raonic [13]
22 24 Croatia Ivo Karlović 1,485 45 10 1,450 First round retired vs. Argentina Federico Delbonis
23 25 France Gaël Monfils 1,485 45 360 1,800 Quarterfinals lost to Canada Milos Raonic [13]
24 21 Spain Roberto Bautista Agut 1,640 45 180 1,775 Fourth round lost to Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych [6]
25 22 United States Jack Sock 1,525 0 45 1,570 Second round lost to Czech Republic Lukáš Rosol
26 27 Spain Guillermo García López 1,430 180 90 1,340 Third round lost to Japan Kei Nishikori [7]
27 28 Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov 1,420 180 90 1,330 Third round lost to Switzerland Roger Federer [3]
28 29 Italy Andreas Seppi 1,290 180 90 1,200 Third round lost to Serbia Novak Djokovic [1]
29 30 Australia Nick Kyrgios 1,260 360 90 990 Third round lost to Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych [6]
30 31 France Jérémy Chardy 1,255 45 45 1,255 Second round lost to Russia Andrey Kuznetsov
31 32 United States Steve Johnson 1,240 90 90 1,240 Third round lost to Spain David Ferrer [8]
32 33 Portugal João Sousa 1,191 90 90 1,191 Third round lost to United Kingdom Andy Murray [2]

The following player would have been seeded, but he withdrew from the event.

Rank Player Points Before Points defending Points After Withdrawal reason
9 France Richard Gasquet 2,850 90 2,760 Back injury[18]

Women's singles

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Seed Rank Player Points Before Points defending Points won Points After Status
1 1 United States Serena Williams 9,945 2,000 1,300 9,245 Runner-up, lost to Germany Angelique Kerber [7]
2 2 Romania Simona Halep 5,965 430 10 5,545 First round lost to China Zhang Shuai [Q]
3 3 Spain Garbiñe Muguruza 5,101 240 130 4,991 Third round lost to Czech Republic Barbora Strýcová
4 4 Poland Agnieszka Radwańska 4,670 240 780 5,210 Semifinals lost to United States Serena Williams [1]
5 5 Russia Maria Sharapova 4,542 1,300 430 3,672 Quarterfinals lost to United States Serena Williams [1]
6 7 Czech Republic Petra Kvitová 3,642 130 70 3,582 Second round lost to Australia Daria Gavrilova
7 6 Germany Angelique Kerber 3,710 10 2,000 5,700 Champion, defeated United States Serena Williams [1]
8 10 United States Venus Williams 3,511 430 10 3,091 First round lost to United Kingdom Johanna Konta
9 12 Czech Republic Karolína Plíšková 3,090 130 130 3,090 Third round lost to Russia Ekaterina Makarova [21]
10 11 Spain Carla Suárez Navarro 3,175 10 430 3,595 Quarterfinals lost to Poland Agnieszka Radwańska [4]
11 14 Switzerland Timea Bacsinszky 2,954 130 70 2,894 Second round lost to Germany Annika Beck
12 13 Switzerland Belinda Bencic 3,030 10 240 3,260 Fourth round lost vs. Russia Maria Sharapova [5]
13 15 Italy Roberta Vinci 2,825 70 130 2,885 Third round lost to Germany Anna-Lena Friedsam
14 16 Belarus Victoria Azarenka 2,745 240 430 2,935 Quarterfinals lost to Germany Angelique Kerber [7]
15 17 United States Madison Keys 2,600 780 240 2,060 Fourth round lost to China Zhang Shuai [Q]
16 18 Denmark Caroline Wozniacki 2,571 70 10 2,511 First round lost to Kazakhstan Yulia Putintseva
17 19 Italy Sara Errani 2,525 130 10 2,405 First round lost to Russia Margarita Gasparyan
18 21 Ukraine Elina Svitolina 2,465 130 70 2,405 Second round lost to Japan Naomi Osaka [Q]
19 22 Serbia Jelena Janković 2,445 10 70 2,505 Second round lost to Germany Laura Siegemund
20 23 Serbia Ana Ivanovic 2,341 10 130 2,461 Third round lost to United States Madison Keys [15]
21 24 Russia Ekaterina Makarova 2,300 780 240 1,760 Fourth round lost to United Kingdom Johanna Konta
22 25 Germany Andrea Petkovic 2,230 10 10 2,230 First round lost to Russia Elizaveta Kulichkova
23 20 Russia Svetlana Kuznetsova 2,475 10 70 2,535 Second round lost to Ukraine Kateryna Bondarenko
24 26 United States Sloane Stephens 1,965 10 10 1,965 First round lost to China Wang Qiang [Q]
25 27 Australia Samantha Stosur 1,935 70 10 1,875 First round lost to Czech Republic Kristýna Plíšková [Q]
26 28 Russia Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 1,880 10 10 1,880 First round lost to United States Lauren Davis
27 29 Slovakia Anna Karolína Schmiedlová 1,875 70 10 1,815 First round lost to Russia Daria Kasatkina
28 30 France Kristina Mladenovic 1,725 70 130 1,785 Third round lost to Australia Daria Gavrilova
29 31 Romania Irina-Camelia Begu 1,630 240 10 1,400 First round lost to Sweden Johanna Larsson
30 32 Germany Sabine Lisicki 1,622 10 70 1,682 Second round lost to Czech Republic Denisa Allertová
31 35 Ukraine Lesia Tsurenko 1,398 10 10 1,398 First round lost to United States Varvara Lepchenko
32 34 France Caroline Garcia 1,420 130 10 1,300 First round lost to Czech Republic Barbora Strýcová

The following players would have been seeded, but they withdrew or not entered from the event.

Rank Player Points Before Points defending Points After Withdrawal reason
8 Italy Flavia Pennetta 3,621 10 3,611 Retirement from tennis[citation needed]
9 Czech Republic Lucie Šafářová 3,590 10 3,580 Bacterial infection[19]

Doubles seeds

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Mixed doubles

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Team Rank1 Seed
India Sania Mirza Croatia Ivan Dodig 7 1
United States Bethanie Mattek-Sands United States Bob Bryan 7 2
Chinese Taipei Chan Yung-jan India Rohan Bopanna 16 3
Slovenia Katarina Srebotnik United Kingdom Jamie Murray 23 4
Russia Elena Vesnina Brazil Bruno Soares 30 5
Czech Republic Lucie Hradecká Poland Marcin Matkowski 33 6
United States Raquel Atawo South Africa Raven Klaasen 39 7
Chinese Taipei Chan Hao-ching Belarus Max Mirnyi 41 8
  • 1 Rankings were as of 18 January 2016.

Main draw wildcard entries

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Main article: 2016 Australian Open – Main draw wildcard entries

Main draw qualifier entries

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The qualifying competition took place in Melbourne Park on 13 – 16 January 2016.

Protected ranking

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The following players were accepted directly into the main draw using a protected ranking:

Withdrawals

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The following players were accepted directly into the main tournament, but withdrew with injuries and personal reasons.

Before the tournament

† – not included on entry list
‡ – withdrew from entry list
§ – withdrew from main draw

Retirements

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References

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2016 Australian Open

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The 2016 Australian Open was the 104th edition of the Australian Open, a Grand Slam tennis tournament held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 18 to 31 January 2016. It marked the first major of the tennis calendar year and featured a record total prize money purse of A$44 million, with singles champions earning A$3.85 million each. In men's singles, world No. 1 defended his title by defeating in the final, 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3), securing his sixth crown and equaling Roy Emerson's Open Era record for most men's singles titles at the event. In women's singles, seventh seed claimed her maiden Grand Slam title with a 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 upset victory over top seed and defending champion in the final, denying Williams a record-tying 22nd major singles crown. The men's doubles title was won by and , who came back to beat and 2–6, 6–4, 7–5 in the final. In women's doubles, and prevailed over Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie Hradecká 7–6(7–1), 6–3 to lift the trophy. Mixed doubles was captured by and (the latter completing a doubles double), who edged and 6–4, 4–6, [10–5] in the championship match. The tournament drew widespread attention for its high-quality finals and the emergence of Kerber as a new force in , alongside Djokovic's continued dominance on hard courts.

Tournament overview

Dates and venue

The 2016 Australian Open, the 104th edition of the tournament and the first Grand Slam event of the year, was held from 18 to 31 at in , . Melbourne Park served as the central venue, encompassing as the flagship show court with a capacity of 15,000 seats, Hisense Arena as the secondary arena, , and a total of 39 courts including multiple outer courts for preliminary and supporting matches. The setup allowed for extensive daily programming, with hosting the majority of high-profile singles and doubles finals under its retractable roof to mitigate weather disruptions. The tournament drew a record total of 720,363 spectators across the two-week period, surpassing the previous year's figure and underscoring the growing popularity as a major international sporting spectacle.

Format and

The 2016 Australian Open followed the standard Grand Slam format for sizes and structures. The singles featured 128-player draws for both men and women, with men's matches played as best-of-five sets and women's matches as best-of-three sets. Doubles consisted of 64 teams for men's, women's, and , all contested as best-of-three sets. The tournament encompassed a wide range of event categories to accommodate various levels of competition. Senior events included men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and for professional players. Junior competitions, limited to players under 18, featured boys' and girls' singles and doubles. Wheelchair tennis events comprised men's and women's singles and doubles, along with quad singles and quad doubles for players with quadriplegia. Additionally, legends doubles events were held for retired professionals, divided into age-based categories such as over-30s, over-40s, over-50s, and over-60s, played in a fast-paced format. Scoring adhered to International Tennis Federation (ITF) rules as applied in Grand Slam tournaments. Sets were decided by the first player or team to win six games with a two-game margin, or via a seven-point tiebreak at 6-6 games, except in the deciding set of senior men's singles and all doubles events, where play continued to a two-game advantage without a tiebreak. Women's singles, being best-of-three sets, used tiebreaks in all sets at 6-6. Junior events employed best-of-three sets with tiebreaks in every set. Wheelchair and quad events utilized no-ad scoring (first to four points wins the game) and a 10-point match tiebreak in place of a third set for doubles. Legends events typically used tiebreak sets (first to seven points) across short matches.

Surface and conditions

The 2016 Australian Open was contested on Prestige hard courts, a acrylic surface that had been in use at since 2008, replacing the previous green Rebound Ace. This medium-fast surface, classified under (ITF) Court Pace Rating category 4, featured a speed rating reflected in an ace-based surface index of 1.25, making it the fastest among Grand Slams that year. The top layer, an acrylic coating mixed with silica sand particles, ensured consistent medium-high bounce and sure footing, while underlying rubber cushioning provided shock absorption to reduce player fatigue. Court preparations involved annual resurfacing with six specialized layers: three base coats incorporating large rubber granules for cushioning and three finishing coats with finer granules and sand for texture and pace control. Formulated for Melbourne's variable climate, the system was engineered for enhanced durability, capable of withstanding court surface temperatures up to 63°C (147°F) without significant degradation in playability. No major modifications were made for 2016, maintaining the established medium-fast characteristics tested by ITF-accredited labs to ensure uniformity across all courts. Weather conditions during the tournament, held from to 31, featured typical summer , with opening-day highs reaching 36°C (97°F) and daily highs ranging from 18°C to 36°C (64°F to 97°F), averaging approximately 26°C (79°F). The Extreme Heat Policy, based on (WBGT) thresholds exceeding 32.5°C, was activated during qualifying rounds on , suspending play for about two hours amid 42°C (108°F) conditions to protect player . Although no suspensions occurred in the main draw, elevated temperatures contributed to a 41% rise in heat-related medical incidents per WBGT zone, including increased on-court doctor calls and post-match treatments. These conditions influenced gameplay, with hotter WBGT levels (>28–32°C) correlating to a 2.5% drop in and 7.1% fewer net approaches per zone, as players adopted more conservative, baseline-oriented strategies to conserve energy. Conversely, aces rose by 5% and return points won by 1.75% in heat, aided by the Plexicushion's speed, which amplified ball velocity—particularly for serves—while the surface's consistent bounce remained stable despite . The combination favored aggressive servers like , who capitalized on the faster ball behavior in warmer air, which increases internal pressure and trajectory.

Media coverage

Broadcast partners

The 2016 Australian Open was broadcast internationally by key partners including the in , in the United States, and across Europe. These broadcasters delivered comprehensive live coverage of the tournament's main draw matches from and other courts at . In , the Seven Network provided live telecasts of marquee matches on Channel 7, with overflow coverage on and , spanning daily sessions from approximately 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and extending into evenings for prime-time events, resulting in over 140 hours of television airtime. Complementing this, the newly launched free 7Tennis mobile app enabled streaming of every match, enhancing accessibility for domestic audiences. ESPN's U.S. coverage featured more than 100 hours of live programming across and , focusing on night sessions and high-profile encounters, while streamed nearly 1,400 hours including all singles matches and select doubles. offered pan-European live broadcasts on its linear channels, with full tournament access via the Eurosport Player, covering over 200 hours of on-demand and live content. Commentary teams brought expert analysis to the broadcasts. ESPN's lineup included veteran analyst , alongside , Mary Joe Fernandez, and host , providing insights during key matches. For the Seven Network, debuted as a commentator, joining hosts and , with additional input from former players like John Fitzgerald. featured a team led by and including Grand Slam winner for tactical breakdowns. Broadcast innovations for 2016 emphasized enhanced high-definition production across all partners, delivering sharper visuals of rallies and court action. The Seven Network's 7Tennis app represented a digital milestone, offering multi-court streaming and interactive features to engage mobile viewers in real time.

Viewership and attendance

The 2016 Australian Open achieved a record total attendance of 720,363 spectators over the course of the , surpassing the previous year's figure of 703,899 and marking the highest on-site crowd in the event's history. This included a middle Saturday combined day/night session that drew 81,094 fans, also a tournament record, reflecting strong local and international interest in the expanded facilities at . Television viewership in was substantial, with the men's singles final between and averaging 2.163 million national viewers on the Seven Network, including 1.619 million in metropolitan areas. Globally, the tournament generated 676 million viewing hours and reached a potential audience of 1.76 billion free-to-air viewers across more than 200 countries, broadcast to over 900 million homes daily. Digital engagement was robust, with the official AusOpen.com website attracting more than 14 million unique visitors and accumulating 30.2 million video views across digital and social channels. The event also featured streaming of over 600 live matches from all courts, contributing to a total audience of 3.7 million followers.

Participants and entries

Top seeds

The seeds for the 2016 Australian Open were determined based on the ATP and WTA rankings as of January 11, 2016, with adjustments made for any withdrawals to promote higher-ranked players into seeding positions.

Men's Singles Seeds

The men's singles draw featured 32 seeds, led by world No. 1 of . The full list of seeds is as follows:
SeedPlayerCountry
1SRB
2GBR
3SUI
4SUI
5ESP
6Tomas BerdychCZE
7JPN
8ESP
9FRA
10USA
11Kevin AndersonRSA
12Marin CilicCRO
13CAN
14FRA
15BEL
16AUS
17Benoit PaireFRA
18Feliciano LopezESP
19AUT
20ITA
21SRB
22Ivo KarlovicCRO
23Gael MonfilsFRA
24ESP
25USA
26Guillermo Garcia-LopezESP
27BUL
28ITA
29AUS
30Jeremy ChardyFRA
31Steve JohnsonUSA
32Joao SousaPOR

Women's Singles Seeds

Serena Williams of the United States, the world No. 1 and defending champion, topped the women's singles seeds. The full list of 32 seeds is as follows:
SeedPlayerCountry
1USA
2ROU
3ESP
4Agnieszka RadwanskaPOL
5RUS
6Petra KvitovaCZE
7GER
8USA
9Karolina PliskovaCZE
10ESP
11SUI
12SUI
13ITA
14BLR
15USA
16DEN
17ITA
18UKR
19Jelena JankovicSRB
20SRB
21RUS
22GER
23RUS
24USA
25AUS
26RUS
27Anna Karolina SchmiedlovaSVK
28FRA
29ROU
30GER
31UKR
32FRA

Doubles Seeds

In men's doubles, the top seeds were of the and of , who advanced to the quarterfinals before their elimination. Other notable seeded pairs included of and of Brazil as the No. 2 seeds. of Great Britain and of Brazil, seeded No. 8, won the title. In women's doubles, the No. 1 seeds were of and of India, who defeated the No. 7 seeds Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie Hradecká of the in the final to claim the championship.

Wildcard entries

Wildcard entries into the main draws of the 2016 Australian Open were granted by , prioritizing Australian players, those returning from injury or retirement, emerging talents, and international representatives through reciprocal agreements and regional playoffs. Eight wildcards were awarded in both men's and women's singles, while several pairs received entries in the doubles events to promote local participation and global diversity. The selection emphasized players with potential to inspire home crowds, such as retiring legends and young prospects, alongside winners of designated wildcard challenges like the Australian Open Wildcard Challenge (AOWC) and the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff.

Men's Singles Wildcards

The men's singles wildcards included a mix of Australian veterans, rising stars, and international recipients from playoff victories and reciprocal deals. Notable among them was , the former world No. 1, receiving a farewell entry in his home event. Other Australians like and James Duckworth, the latter via the AOWC win, highlighted the focus on domestic talent development. International spots went to (Asia-Pacific Playoff winner), Noah Rubin (USTA Wild Card Challenge winner), and (French Tennis Federation reciprocal). The full list comprised:
PlayerNationalityBasis
AUSInternal selection (retirement entry)
AUSInternal selection
James DuckworthAUSAOWC winner
JPNAsia-Pacific Playoff winner
FRAFFT reciprocal
Noah RubinUSAUSTA reciprocal
Jordan ThompsonAUSInternal selection
AUSInternal selection

Women's Singles Wildcards

In women's singles, wildcards similarly supported Australian juniors and professionals alongside global partners. Other Australians included (AOWC winner), (18-and-under AOWC winner), and , emphasizing youth development. International entries featured Xinyun Han (Asia-Pacific Playoff winner), Samantha Crawford (USTA Wild Card Challenge winner), and (French Tennis Federation reciprocal). The complete recipients were:
PlayerNationalityBasis
AUS18/u AOWC winner
AUSAOWC winner
Tammi PattersonAUSPro Tour winner
Xinyun HanCHNAsia-Pacific Playoff winner
FRAFFT reciprocal
Samantha CrawfordUSAUSTA reciprocal
AUSInternal selection
Storm SandersAUSInternal selection

Doubles Wildcards

Doubles wildcards were allocated to pairs promoting Australian teams and international collaborations, often pairing experienced players with emerging ones. In men's doubles, entries included with , providing the retiring star a final competitive outing, and young Australian pairs like / and James Duckworth/. Other teams featured local talents such as Alex Bolt/Andrew Whittington and /, alongside international duos like /Donald Young (USA) and Cheng-Peng Hsieh/Tsung-Hua Yang (TPE). For women's doubles, wildcards went to Australian combinations like Jessica Moore/Storm Sanders (playoff winners) and Monique Adamczak/Jocelyn Gaujard, focusing on building domestic depth. Representative examples underscore the priority on home players and potential comebacks.

Qualifier entries

The qualifying competitions for the 2016 Australian Open took place from January 11 to 15 at in , featuring 128-player single-elimination draws for men's and women's singles to determine 16 and 12 main draw entrants, respectively. In the men's singles, 16 players advanced to the main draw, including Belgium's Ruben Bemelmans, who defeated opponents in straight sets during the final rounds to secure his spot. Other notable qualifiers included Slovakia's Jozef Kovalík and the ' Tim Smyczek, both of whom navigated competitive paths to earn entry. Additionally, American entered as the following the withdrawal of Taiwan's Yen-Hsun Lu, replacing a qualifier after losing in the final round of qualifying. For women's singles, 12 players qualified without any lucky losers advancing to the main draw. Among them were Japan's and Risa Ozaki, both of whom won three matches each to reach the main event for the first time at a Grand Slam. , then ranked No. 127, overcame challenging opponents in her qualifying run, including a decisive victory in the final round, showcasing her emerging power and resilience on hard courts.

Protected rankings

The protected ranking system, established by the ATP and WTA, enables players sidelined by injury, illness, or other approved circumstances for at least six months to freeze their at a pre-absence level for entry purposes. This is calculated as the average of a player's best six months' positions from the 12 months prior to the injury or an equivalent metric based on their highest in the preceding three years, allowing them to compete without the full penalty of lost points during their absence. The system supports up to nine entries (or 12 for absences exceeding 12 months) within 12 months of return, but protected rankings cannot be used for seeding positions. In the 2016 Australian Open, several players utilized protected rankings to secure direct entry into the men's and women's singles main draws, bypassing the need for qualifying despite their current rankings having dropped significantly due to extended absences. Notable men's entrants included (protected ranking No. 25), who withdrew prior to the event due to a injury; (No. 37); Julien Benneteau (No. 39); (No. 22); (No. 48); and Brian Baker (No. 64), each returning from injuries that had interrupted their 2015 seasons. These players gained main-draw spots that would otherwise have required wildcards or qualifiers, preserving competitive opportunities while adhering to the tournament's 128-player limit. On the women's side, five players entered using protected rankings under similar WTA guidelines, which mirror the ATP's framework for eligibility and usage. Examples include Petra Cetkovska (protected ranking No. 32), returning from a back injury; Alisa Kleybanova (No. 42), post-viral illness complications; and Galina Voskoboeva (No. 71). None of these women advanced beyond the first round, but the provision ensured their participation without further ranking erosion. Overall, the protected ranking mechanism had minimal impact on seeding, as top seeds remained based on live rankings, but it facilitated a diverse field by reintegrating experienced players early in their recovery.

Withdrawals and retirements

Several players withdrew from the 2016 Australian Open prior to the start of the main draw, primarily due to injuries and personal reasons, resulting in reshuffles to the singles draws as s from qualifying entered the tournament. In the men's singles, there were 12 such withdrawals, including , who cited a back injury as the reason for his absence; he was replaced by . Other notable men's withdrawals included (abdominal injury), which prompted alternates like to fill spots and altered seeding positions. In the women's singles, eight players withdrew, among them , who had announced her retirement following her 2015 US Open title and was replaced by , as well as (wrist injury). These pre-tournament absences led to multiple draw adjustments, providing opportunities for lower-ranked players and contributing to an unpredictable early tournament landscape. During the tournament, retirements also impacted match outcomes and player progression. In the men's singles, five players retired mid-match, often due to injury flare-ups under the demanding Melbourne conditions. Key examples include No. 11 seed Kevin Anderson, who retired in the first round against with a left injury at 7–6(4), 6–7(4), 6–3, 3–0; and , who was stretchered off in the first round versus due to severe full-body cramps at 3–6, 5–7, 7–6(2), 5–0. No. 22 seed retired in the first round against with an adductor injury at 7–6(4), 6–4, 2–1, while retired against in the first round at 6–2, 6–1, 0–0 (ankle), and retired in the second round against at 6–4, 0–1 (wrist).
PlayerRoundOpponentScore at RetirementReason
Kevin Anderson1st7–6(4), 6–7(4), 6–3, 3–0Left knee injury
1st3–6, 5–7, 7–6(2), 5–0Full-body cramps
Ivo Karlović1st7–6(4), 6–4, 2–1Adductor injury
1st6–2, 6–1, 0–0Ankle injury
2nd6–4, 0–1Wrist injury
In the women's singles, three retirements occurred, affecting three matches. Examples include Magdalena Rybarikova retiring in the first round against at 7–6(7), 0–0 due to injury, retiring in the first round versus Teliana Pereira at 6–4, 2–0 with an unspecified issue, and Jarmila Wolfe retiring in the first round against at 6–0, 4–2 owing to injury. These in-match exits, combined with the pre-tournament withdrawals, resulted in at least 15 draw reshuffles overall, highlighting the physical toll of the event and allowing qualifiers and lucky losers greater visibility.

Points and prize money

Ranking points distribution

The 2016 Australian Open awarded ranking points according to the standard Grand Slam distributions established by the ATP, WTA, and ITF, with no modifications from prior years. These points contributed to players' respective tour rankings, reflecting performance across singles, doubles, , , and junior events. Points were allocated based on round reached, with higher values for deeper advancement, and applied uniformly to all four Grand Slams.

Men's Singles (ATP)

Points were distributed as follows for the main draw:
RoundPoints
Winner2000
Runner-up1200
Semi-final720
Quarter-final360
Round of 16180
Round of 3290
Round of 6445
Round of 12810
Qualifying rounds awarded points for losses: 16 for the final qualifying round (Q3 loss) and 8 for the second qualifying round (Q2 loss).

Women's Singles (WTA)

The distribution mirrored the ATP structure but with adjusted values for later rounds to align with WTA scaling:
RoundPoints
Winner2000
Runner-up1300
Semi-final780
Quarter-final430
Round of 16240
Round of 32130
Round of 6470
Round of 12810
Qualifying points: 40 for qualifying to the main draw, 20 for loss in the second qualifying round, and 2 for loss in the first qualifying round.

Doubles (ATP and WTA)

Both men's and women's doubles events followed similar distributions, scaled to the 64-player draw. ATP points matched the men's singles scale, while WTA points aligned with women's singles adjustments. ATP Men's Doubles:
RoundPoints
Winners2000
Runners-up1200
Semi-final720
Quarter-final360
Round of 16180
Round of 3290
Round of 6410
WTA Women's Doubles:
RoundPoints
2000
Runners-up1300
Semi-final780
Quarter-final430
Round of 16240
Round of 32130
No qualifying points were awarded for doubles.

(ITF, contributing to ATP/WTA doubles rankings)

Mixed doubles points were governed by ITF rules and added to players' individual doubles rankings:
RoundPoints
Winners905
Runners-up645
Semi-final440
Quarter-final290
Round of 16145
Round of 3210
The 32-player draw emphasized team performance across genders.

Wheelchair Events (ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour)

Wheelchair singles and doubles at Grand Slams were classified as events, awarding 800 points to winners in both categories. Runners-up received 560 points, semi-finalists 400, quarter-finalists 240, and earlier rounds scaled downward proportionally (e.g., 160 for round of 8). These points supported the separate ITF wheelchair rankings.

Junior Events (ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors)

Junior singles and doubles followed Grade A (Grand Slam) points, with winners earning 1000 points in singles and 750 in doubles. Runners-up received 600 (singles) or 450 (doubles), semi-finalists 375 or 275, and quarter-finalists 200 or 150, respectively. An additional 250-point bonus was granted to Grand Slam singles winners to incentivize excellence. These contributed to the ITF junior rankings for players under 18.

Prize money allocation

The 2016 Australian Open distributed a record total purse of A$44 million, marking a 10% increase from the A$40 million allocated in 2015. This enhancement reflected ongoing efforts to boost player compensation across all categories, with equal payouts for men's and women's events in singles and doubles to promote . events also received dedicated funding. In singles competitions, the champion in both the men's and women's draws earned A$3.4 million, while the runner-up received A$1.7 million; payouts decreased progressively to A$38,500 for first-round losers. Doubles team winners collected A$635,000 to be shared between partners, with champions earning A$157,000 per team. The following table outlines key per-round payouts for singles (per player, identical for men and women) and doubles (per team):
RoundSingles (A$)Doubles (A$)
Winner3,400,000635,000
Runner-up1,700,000315,000
Semi-final750,000157,500
Quarter-final375,00078,500
Round of 16193,00043,000
Round of 32108,00025,000
First round38,50016,500
For mixed doubles, the structure mirrored singles progression on a smaller scale, starting at A$4,500 for first-round teams and culminating at A$157,000 for winners. These allocations ensured competitive incentives at every stage while prioritizing deeper payouts for early-round participants compared to prior years.

Tournament progress

Day-by-day summaries

The 2016 Australian Open began on with a full slate of first-round matches, where top seeds largely advanced comfortably amid warm conditions reaching 34 degrees Celsius in . , the defending champion and world No. 1, opened his title defense with a straight-sets victory over Hyeon Chung, while dispatched in 72 minutes, and overcame in a competitive encounter. also progressed routinely against , setting a strong tone for the favorites. However, upsets dotted the day, most notably 29th seed Irina-Camila Begu's loss to Johanna Larsson 6–3, 6–2, marking an early shock in the women's draw. Day 2 featured continued first-round action, with advancing past and Garbine Muguruza defeating Shuai Zhang, though temperatures remained elevated, prompting players to use ice packs between games. Australian hopefuls showed promise, as survived a to beat in five sets, highlighting emerging local talent. On Day 3, January 20, second-round play unfolded under hot conditions that tested endurance, though the extreme heat policy was not triggered for suspensions. Djokovic continued his dominant run with a straight-sets win over , reaching his 70th consecutive Grand Slam main-draw victory. cruised past Su-Wei Hsieh, and overcame , while dispatched . An upset emerged as Australian Daria Gavrilova stunned fifth seed Petra Kvitova, boosting home hopes, but retirements began to surface due to injuries. Days 4 and 5 brought third-round matches, where injuries started impacting the field more noticeably; retired in his second-round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas due to a issue, and overall, 12 players withdrew or retired during the tournament, underscoring physical tolls on the hard courts. Kyrgios advanced to the third round with a victory over Paolo Lorenzi, exemplifying Australian resilience. On Day 7, fourth-round action saw Djokovic defeat in four sets, while Federer overcame Tomas Berdych in a night-session thriller. In the women's draw, beat , and Radwanska progressed past . The middle days, including Day 6's night session featuring Federer versus Tomas Berdych, saw top seeds like Djokovic and Williams maintain form, but Australian successes shone through with reaching the fourth round before falling to Murray. Day 8 featured quarterfinals, with Murray defeating convincingly. Entering finals week on Day 9, quarterfinal previews built anticipation, with Djokovic facing and Murray set for Joao Sousa. In the women's draw, quarterfinals on Day 10 saw dispatch Margarita Gasparyan, while Kerber beat . Semifinals on Day 11 saw dispatch Radwanska in straight sets 6–0, 6–4 to reach her seventh final, while upset 6–3, 7–5 to advance, setting up a blockbuster final matchup. Kerber's run highlighted underdog momentum, previewing her challenge to Williams' dominance. Day 12 featured the women's final, and Days 13-14 culminated in the men's semifinals (Djokovic over Federer, Murray over Raonic) and final. Throughout the 14-day event, Australian players achieved notable breakthroughs, with Kyrgios and Gavrilova securing upsets and deep runs that energized local crowds, while injuries like Gael Monfils' third-round and Tsonga's second-round due to emphasized the tournament's physical demands and contributed to its narrative of resilience and attrition.

Key matches and upsets

The 2016 Australian Open featured several notable upsets that reshaped the draws, particularly in the women's singles where lower-ranked players capitalized on vulnerabilities among the top seeds. One of the earliest shocks came in the men's first round when , ranked No. 41, defeated fifth seed in a grueling five-set match, 7-6(6), 4-6, 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-2, marking Nadal's earliest exit at the tournament since 2006. In the women's draw, qualifier , ranked No. 47, stunned eighth seed in the first round, 6-4, 6-2, propelling the British player on a remarkable run to the semifinals. Konta continued her upset streak by eliminating 21st seed in the fourth round, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6, in a tense decider that highlighted her aggressive baseline play. Another significant surprise was unheralded Naomi Osaka's breakthrough as a qualifier ranked outside the top 100, who advanced to the third round by upsetting 18th seed in the second round, 6-1, 6-4, showcasing the 18-year-old's powerful serving and groundstrokes against a seeded opponent. In the men's quarterfinals, 13th seed pulled off a major upset against fourth seed , prevailing in five sets, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-3, after saving multiple break points in the decider to reach his first semifinal. The tournament saw 12 instances of top-10 seeds falling to players ranked outside the top 20, the highest number in history up to that point, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the hard-court conditions in . Among the epic encounters, the men's semifinal between and delivered a five-set thriller lasting over four hours, with Murray rallying from a set down to win 4-6, 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2, thanks to his superior return game and endurance against Raonic's booming serves. The women's final provided the ultimate upset climax as seventh seed dethroned world No. 1 , 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, denying Williams a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title and marking Kerber's first major crown in a match defined by her composed defense and opportunistic breaks.

Champions and finals

Men's singles

Novak Djokovic won the men's singles title at the 2016 Australian Open, defeating in the final 6–1, 7–5, 7–6(7–3) on 31 January to secure his sixth championship at the event. This victory marked Djokovic's 11th Grand Slam singles title overall, placing him alongside and at that stage in their careers. As the defending champion and world No. 1, Djokovic dominated much of the tournament, dropping three sets across his six matches en route to the final (two against in the fourth round and one against in the semifinals). Djokovic's path featured straight-sets triumphs in the first round over Hyeon Chung (6–3, 6–2, 6–4), the second round against qualifier Quentin Halys (6–1, 6–2, 7–6(8–6)), the third round versus Andreas Seppi (6–1, 7–5, 7–6(8–6)), and the quarterfinals against Kei Nishikori (6–3, 6–2, 6–4). His only extended challenge came in the fourth round, where he outlasted Gilles Simon in five sets (6–3, 6–7(1), 6–4, 4–6, 6–3) despite committing over 100 unforced errors, followed by a four-set semifinal win over Roger Federer (6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3). Murray, the world No. 2 and a four-time runner-up at the , advanced to his fifth final there after a gritty quarterfinal comeback against , prevailing 6–3, 6–7(5), 6–2, 6–3 following a second-set tiebreak loss. He then outlasted in five sets in the semifinals (4–6, 7–5, 6–7(4), 6–4, 6–2). In the final, Murray struggled early, winning only five games in the first two sets before forcing a third-set tiebreak, but Djokovic closed it out convincingly. The win elevated Djokovic to a record-tying six titles, matching Roy Emerson's Open Era mark. Djokovic earned A$3.4 million in prize money as champion.

Women's singles

Angelique Kerber won the women's singles title at the 2016 Australian Open, defeating defending champion in the final to claim her first Grand Slam championship. Seeded seventh, Kerber's victory marked a breakthrough in her career, as she navigated a challenging draw with resilience, saving a match point in her second-round win over . The tournament featured strong performances from top seeds, but upsets in earlier rounds, such as Camila Giorgi's defeat of second seed in the second round, opened the bracket for Kerber's run. Kerber's path to the final included straight-set victories over Alexandra Dulgheru in the third round, Irina-Camelia Begu in the fourth round, and an emphatic 6–1, 6–2 quarterfinal win over ninth seed Madison Keys, who had reached the US Open final the previous year. In the semifinals, she overcame Johanna Konta 6–3, 6–4, advancing to her first major final. Williams, the world No. 1 and aiming to equal Steffi Graf's Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, dominated her side of the draw, dropping no sets until the final; she dispatched Dominika Cibulková in the fourth round, Elena Vesnina in the quarterfinals, and fourth seed Agnieszka Radwańska 6–0, 6–4 in the semifinals. In the final on January 30, 2016, at , Kerber upset Williams 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 in a match lasting two hours and eight minutes, breaking Williams' serve three times in the deciding set to secure the win. The victory propelled Kerber to a career-high ranking of world No. 2 the following week and ultimately to No. 1 by year's end after her US Open triumph. It also halted Williams' pursuit of a 22nd major title and extended her streak of consecutive Grand Slam final appearances to nine, while ending any immediate bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam in 2016.

Men's doubles

The men's doubles competition at the 2016 Australian Open culminated in a victory for the sixth-seeded pair of from and from , who claimed their first Grand Slam title as a team by defeating the unseeded duo of from and from the . The final, played on January 30, 2016, at , lasted two hours and 10 minutes and saw Murray and Soares stage a resilient comeback after losing the opening set. Nestor and Štěpánek, the oldest pairing to reach a Grand Slam doubles final in the Open Era at an average age of 40, dominated early with aggressive serving and net play to take the first set 6-2, but Murray and Soares adjusted their strategy, breaking serve twice in the second set to level the match at 6-4 before securing the decisive third set 7-5 with a crucial break at 5-5. Murray and Soares had entered the tournament as a new partnership, having teamed up just weeks earlier, and their path to the title included steady progression through the draw, highlighted by their ability to save break points and capitalize on opponents' errors in key moments. The win represented Murray's first men's doubles title and his breakthrough Grand Slam success in the discipline after previous final losses at Wimbledon and the US Open. For Soares, the men's doubles crown was his first at the event, though he achieved a remarkable double later that same day by partnering to the title, marking his second doubles championship at the 2016 overall. The triumph added a poignant family dimension, as Jamie's younger brother, , reached the men's singles final the next day but lost to , making the Murrays the first siblings to reach finals in both singles and doubles at the same major tournament in the Open Era. This achievement underscored the event's significance for British , with Jamie becoming the first British man to win the Australian Open men's doubles since 1934.

Women's doubles

The women's doubles competition at the 2016 Australian Open culminated in a victory for the top-seeded pairing of from and from , who claimed their third consecutive Grand Slam doubles title. As world No. 1 in doubles, Hingis and Mirza entered the tournament on a 36-match winning streak, having triumphed at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2015, and they extended it to 37 with this success, marking Hingis's 20th career Grand Slam doubles title and Mirza's fourth. In the final on January 29, 2016, at , Hingis and Mirza defeated the seventh-seeded Czech team of Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie Hradecká 7–6(7–1), 6–3 in 73 minutes. The opening set saw eight service breaks—four by each side—before the top seeds dominated the tiebreak, losing just one point on serve to take control. In the second set, Hingis and Mirza converted their sole break point at 2–2 and held firm thereafter, with Mirza's powerful serving and Hingis's net play proving decisive. This was Hingis's first Australian Open women's doubles title since partnering in 1997, while for Mirza it was her inaugural win at the event. Hlaváčková and Hradecká, who had reached the 2013 US Open final together, earned their second Grand Slam final appearance by upsetting higher seeds en route, including a 7–6(7–5), 6–4 semifinal win over the unseeded Chinese duo of Xu Yifan and Zheng Saisai. On the opposite side of the draw, Hingis and Mirza advanced convincingly, defeating 12th seeds CoCo Vandeweghe and Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6–4, 6–4 in the quarterfinals before routing 13th seeds Julia Görges and Karolína Plíšková 6–1, 6–0 in the semifinals. The defending champions, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Šafářová, were eliminated in the second round by Vandeweghe and Groenefeld.

Mixed doubles

Elena Vesnina of and of won the mixed doubles title at the 2016 Australian Open, marking their first Grand Slam victory as a pair. The fifth seeds defeated unseeded American and Romanian in the final on January 31, 6–4, 4–6, 10–5, after rallying to win the last four points of the match tiebreaker on . This triumph came just over 16 hours after Soares, partnering with of , claimed the men's doubles crown, making it the second doubles title of the tournament for the Brazilian. Vesnina and Soares advanced steadily through the draw, showcasing strong serving and net play. In the quarterfinals, they dispatched Slovenia's and Great Britain's 6–2, 6–3, converting five of seven break points to secure a decisive win. The semifinals pitted them against top seeds of and Croatia's , where Vesnina and Soares prevailed 7–5, 7–6(4) in a tense 92-minute battle, saving multiple set points in the second set to edge out the higher-ranked duo. For Vesnina, this was her first major title, complementing her earlier women's doubles success that year alongside Mirza. Vandeweghe and Tecău, entering as , produced one of the tournament's surprise runs as an unseeded pair. They upset second seeds and of the in the quarterfinals, 6–3, 6–7(5), 10–6, relying on Tecău's powerful serves and Vandeweghe's aggressive returns to overcome the experienced in a match tiebreaker. In the semifinals, they continued their momentum by defeating eighth seeds Andreja Klepac of and Treat Huey of the 6–4, 6–4, breaking serve three times without facing break point to reach their first Grand Slam final as a team. Despite the loss in the final, their performance highlighted Vandeweghe's rising form, as she also reached the women's doubles quarterfinals earlier in the event.

Junior events

The junior events at the 2016 Australian Open featured competitions for players under 18 in boys' and girls' singles and doubles, held concurrently with the main draw from 23 to 30 January at Melbourne Park. These tournaments attracted a field of 64 players in each singles draw, following the standard Grand Slam format for junior events, with 32-team draws in doubles. In the boys' singles, Australian Oliver Anderson claimed the title by defeating Uzbekistan's Jurabek Karimov in the final, 6–2, 1–6, 6–1. Anderson, seeded fourth, navigated a competitive draw that included victories over higher seeds, marking a significant achievement for the home nation. His success highlighted Australia's strength in junior tennis that year, though his professional career later faced challenges due to a 2017 match-fixing ban. The girls' singles crown went to Belarusian Vera Lapko, who overcame defending champion of in straight sets, 6–3, 6–4. Lapko, then ranked No. 12 in the ITF junior standings, demonstrated consistent baseline play throughout the tournament, reaching her first junior Grand Slam final after strong showings at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2015. She later transitioned to the , peaking at No. 95 in singles by 2018. In boys' doubles, Australians Alex de Minaur and Blake partnered to win the title, defeating the Slovak-Czech pair of and Patrik Rikl, 6–2, 7–6(4). De Minaur, who had reached the singles semifinals, showcased his rising potential in the event; he went on to become a top-10 ATP player by 2023, winning multiple titles and representing in . Ellis complemented the partnership with solid net play, though his career remained at the Challenger level. The girls' doubles final saw Russia's and Slovakia's triumph over Ukraine's and Anastasia Zarytska, 6–1, 6–1. As the top seeds, Kalinskaya and Mihalíková dominated with aggressive serving and volleying, securing their second consecutive junior Grand Slam doubles title together after winning the 2015 US Open juniors. Kalinskaya later achieved WTA success, reaching No. 14 in singles by , while Mihalíková peaked at No. 110 and focused on doubles.

Wheelchair events

The wheelchair events at the 2016 Australian Open were held from 23 to 31 January at , featuring competitions in men's, women's, and quad singles and doubles as part of the , which sponsored since 2014 to enhance the sport's global visibility and prize money exceeding USD 1.5 million for the year. In men's wheelchair singles, Britain's Gordon Reid claimed his first Grand Slam singles title by defeating Belgium's Joachim Gérard in the final, 7–6(9–7), 6–4, marking a breakthrough after previous doubles successes. In the women's wheelchair singles, defending champion Jiske Griffioen of the retained her title with a 6–3, 7–5 victory over compatriot Aniek van Koot in the final. The quad singles final saw Australian defend his home title against American David Wagner, winning 6–2, 6–2 and boosting wheelchair 's popularity in through his charismatic presence and media appeal ahead of the Rio Paralympics. For doubles, France's Stéphane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer won the men's wheelchair doubles title. In women's wheelchair doubles, Japan's Yui Kamiji and the Netherlands' Marjolein Buis secured the championship. The quad doubles event was captured by American David Wagner and South Africa's Lucas Sithole.
EventWinner(s)Final Score (if applicable)Source
Men's SinglesGordon Reid (GBR)7–6(9–7), 6–4 vs. Joachim Gérard (BEL)BBC Sport
Women's SinglesJiske Griffioen (NED)6–3, 7–5 vs. Aniek van Koot (NED)Australian Open
Quad Singles6–2, 6–2 vs. David Wagner (USA)Australian Open
Men's DoublesStéphane Houdet / Nicolas Peifer (FRA)N/AAustralian Open
Women's DoublesYui Kamiji / Marjolein Buis (JPN/NED)N/AAustralian Open
Quad DoublesDavid Wagner / Lucas Sithole (USA/RSA)N/AAustralian Open

Legends doubles

The Legends doubles event at the 2016 Australian Open featured invitational tournaments for retired professional players in both men's and women's categories, conducted in a round-robin format with short sets played to four games and tiebreakers at 3-3, emphasizing fast-paced play without advantage scoring. These events served as entertaining exhibitions, allowing fans to see former stars compete on courts while supporting the tournament's community initiatives. In the men's legends doubles, Swedish duo Jonas Björkman and emerged as champions after topping their round-robin group, which included victories over teams like / (2–4, 4–2, 4–2) and others. They defeated fellow Swedes and in the final, 4–3 (5–4), 1–4, 4–3 (5–3), in an all-Swedish showcase that highlighted national rivalries among tennis greats. Other notable teams in the draw included / (/) and / (/), with Australian representation drawing strong home crowd support for Philippoussis. The women's legends doubles was similarly structured, with American pair and claiming the title after strong round-robin performances, including a 4–0, 4–1 win over / (France/Spain). Their final victory over / (Belgium/Croatia) by 4–3, 2–4, 4–3 capped a dominant showing by the veteran duo, who combined for 18 Grand Slam singles titles. Additional teams featured Nicole Bradtke/ (Australia/Austria) and Ai /, blending international flair with competitive nostalgia. These matches, held during the tournament's later days, added to the event's festive atmosphere without awarding official ranking points.

Controversies

Spectator safety issues

During the early days of the 2016 Australian Open, held amid warm summer conditions in , several medical emergencies involving spectators disrupted matches and highlighted concerns over fan safety in high temperatures. On day 2 (January 19), a woman suffered a in the stands during Bernard Tomic's first-round match against on Hisense Arena, prompting a 20-minute suspension of play as medical personnel attended to her; Tomic later expressed concern for her well-being, noting the incident rattled his focus. The following day, day 3 (January 20), another spectator collapsed during a match, marking the second such incident in as many days and further delaying proceedings as paramedics provided assistance. On day 4 (January 21), play on was halted for approximately 30 minutes when a female spectator fell down stairs during Ana Ivanovic's second-round victory over Anastasija Sevastova, leaving Ivanovic visibly shaken; reports indicated the woman required a and collar for treatment. These events coincided with rising temperatures, peaking at 39.1°C on day 4, which intensified challenges for attendees on exposed outer courts. The tournament's Extreme Heat Policy, based on (WBGT) measurements exceeding 28°C for high risk and 32°C for stop conditions, guided responses to protect players, officials, and spectators, though it did not result in full suspension of outer court play. Retractable roofs on main courts like and Arenas were utilized to mitigate heat exposure indoors, allowing matches to continue under controlled conditions. Additional incidents involved ballboys falling ill from the heat, contributing to four reported cases of patrons or staff requiring medical attention over the first four days. No fatalities occurred, and all affected individuals recovered without long-term harm, but the cluster of emergencies underscored vulnerabilities in and hydration access on crowded outer courts, where ground pass holders faced prolonged sun exposure. Organizers responded by enhancing medical presence and encouraging hydration, with post-tournament analyses noting the need for improved spectator protocols in extreme conditions.

Maria Sharapova doping case

During the 2016 Australian Open, tested positive for , a substance added to the (WADA) prohibited list effective January 1, 2016, after evidence emerged of its use for performance enhancement. The test was conducted on January 26, 2016, the day of her fourth-round defeat to (following her third-round victory over on January 24). Sharapova, who had been using the medication—commercially known as Mildronate—for over a decade to treat medical conditions including irregular heart activity, , and diabetes-like symptoms, claimed she was unaware of its newly banned status despite multiple notifications from the ITF and WADA in late 2015. The positive result was provisionally suspended pending further investigation, allowing Sharapova to complete the tournament without immediate disruption, but it was publicly announced on March 7, 2016, during a in . In her statement, Sharapova described the violation as an "incredible setback" and emphasized that she had never intended to cheat, attributing the oversight to failing to update her knowledge of the prohibited list changes. The revelation led to swift repercussions, including the voiding of her results and a provisional suspension from competition starting March 12, 2016, enforced by the (ITF). Immediate sponsor reactions were mixed but largely negative in the short term, highlighting the case's impact on Sharapova's commercial standing tied to the tournament's prestige. , , and Avon quickly terminated their endorsement deals, citing the failed test as incompatible with their brand values, while Nike expressed continued support pending the full investigation, stating they believed in her and would await the facts. This provisional backing from Nike provided some stability amid the controversy. In the aftermath, the ITF Tribunal imposed a two-year ban on June 8, 2016, classifying the violation as intentional due to the substance's presence in multiple prior tests throughout 2015. Sharapova appealed to the (CAS), which reduced the suspension to 15 months on October 4, 2016, retroactive to January 26, allowing her return in April 2017. The case significantly affected her career trajectory, resulting in a substantial drop in upon return and the loss of wildcard entries to major tournaments, underscoring the doping scandal's lasting shadow over her participation in the 2016 Australian Open and beyond.

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