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2017 Australian Open
Date16–29 January 2017
Edition105th
CategoryGrand Slam
Draw128S / 64D /
Prize moneyA$ 50,000,000
SurfaceHard (Plexicushion)
LocationMelbourne, Australia
VenueMelbourne Park
Attendance728,763
Champions
Men's singles
Switzerland Roger Federer
Women's singles
United States Serena Williams
Men's doubles
Finland Henri Kontinen / Australia John Peers
Women's doubles
United States Bethanie Mattek-Sands / Czech Republic Lucie Šafářová
Mixed doubles
United States Abigail Spears / Colombia Juan Sebastián Cabal
Wheelchair men's singles
Argentina Gustavo Fernández
Wheelchair women's singles
Japan Yui Kamiji
Wheelchair quad singles
Australia Dylan Alcott
Wheelchair men's doubles
Belgium Joachim Gérard / United Kingdom Gordon Reid
Wheelchair women's doubles
Netherlands Jiske Griffioen / Netherlands Aniek van Koot
Wheelchair quad doubles
United Kingdom Andrew Lapthorne / United States David Wagner
Boys' singles
Hungary Zsombor Piros
Girls' singles
Ukraine Marta Kostyuk
Boys' doubles
Chinese Taipei Hsu Yu-hsiou / China Zhao Lingxi
Girls' doubles
Canada Bianca Andreescu / United States Carson Branstine
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The 2017 Australian Open was a tennis tournament that took place at Melbourne Park between 16 and 29 January 2017. It was the 105th 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. As in previous years, the tournament's title sponsor was Kia.

Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber were the defending champions and both were unsuccessful in their title defence; they lost to Denis Istomin and CoCo Vandeweghe in the second and fourth rounds, respectively. For the first time since the 2004 French Open, both No. 1 seeds lost before the quarterfinals, with both Andy Murray and Kerber defeated in the fourth round.

Roger Federer won his eighteenth men's singles Grand Slam title by defeating Rafael Nadal in a five-set final. It was his first major title since 2012 Wimbledon and a rematch of the 2009 Australian Open final, which Nadal won in five sets. Serena Williams overcame her sister Venus in the women's singles final, surpassing Steffi Graf to become the player with the most major wins in the women's game in the Open Era.

Tournament

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Rod Laver Arena where the Finals of the Australian Open took place

The 2017 Australian Open was the 105th edition of the tournament and was held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.

The tournament was run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is part of the 2017 ATP World Tour and the 2017 WTA Tour calendars under the Grand Slam category. The tournament consisted of both men's and women's singles and doubles draw as well as a mixed doubles event. There were singles and doubles events for both boys and girls (players under 18), which are 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 took place over a series of 25 courts, including the three main show courts: Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and Margaret Court Arena.[1]

Broadcast

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In Australia, selected key matches were broadcast live by the Seven Network. The majority of matches was 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.[2]

Internationally, Eurosport held the rights for Europe, broadcasting matches on Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2 and the Eurosport Player.

Singles players

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Men's singles
Women's singles

Events

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See also: 2017 Australian Open – Day-by-day summaries

Men's singles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Men's singles

This was a rematch of the 2009 Australian Open final, which Rafael Nadal won to become the first Spaniard to win the Australian Open title. The final saw the two holding service for six games of the first set, whilst during the seventh game was the pivotal break of serve giving Federer the opening set. Nadal quickly broke Federer's serve in the second set racing out to a lead that Federer could not overcome, giving him the second set and leveling the match at one set apiece. The third set was a rather lopsided affair seeing Nadal secure his service game only in the fourth game of the set. The fourth set started off competitively with the two holdings serve until Nadal broke in the fourth game of the set, a lead he would never surrender, evening the match at two sets apiece. The decisive fifth set commenced with a break of Federer's serve by Nadal, giving him a lead in the early going; however, Nadal's serve got broken during the sixth game of the set, leveling the match at two sets and three games apiece. Federer won the next three games breaking Nadal's service in the eighth game of the set to allow him to successfully serve out the match in the final ninth game. This was Roger Federer's 18th Grand Slam singles title, the most ever by a man in the history of tennis, and it was his fifth Australian Open title, just one shy of the record co-held by Novak Djokovic and Roy Emerson.[3] Federer would go on to equal this record by defending his title successfully the next year.

Women's singles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Women's singles

This was a rematch of the 2003 Australian Open final, where Serena Williams completed the first "Serena Slam" and her career Grand Slam, whilst Serena won five more Australian Open titles in the interim and her sister Venus had no other final appearances at the event. They each broke the others' serve twice to start the match with Venus finally holding serve in the fifth service game and her sister Serena holding her own serve in the subsequent game. The seventh game was the pivotal break of service that Serena Williams got on her sister Venus' serve, costing her the set just a mere three games later. During the second set, the two traded held service games for the first six games to start the set, whilst Venus started serving first. She would get broken again during the seventh game of the set, which eventually surrendered the match to sister Serena. This was Serena Williams' 23 Grand Slam singles title and seventh Australian Open title for her career, both being Open era records, whilst being one shy of Margaret Court's record of 24 in the history of tennis.[4]

Men's doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Men's doubles

Women's doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Women's doubles

Mixed doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Mixed doubles

Wheelchair men's singles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Wheelchair men's singles

Wheelchair women's singles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Wheelchair women's singles

Wheelchair quad singles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Wheelchair quad singles

Wheelchair men's doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Wheelchair men's doubles

Wheelchair women's doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Wheelchair women's doubles

Wheelchair quad doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Wheelchair quad doubles

Boys' singles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Boys' singles

Girls' singles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Girls' singles

Boys' doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Boys' doubles

Girls' doubles

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Girls' doubles

Doubles seeds

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Mixed doubles

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Team Rank1 Seed
United States Bethanie Mattek-Sands United States Mike Bryan 6 1
India Sania Mirza Croatia Ivan Dodig 16 2
Czech Republic Andrea Hlaváčková France Édouard Roger-Vasselin 26 3
Chinese Taipei Chan Hao-ching Belarus Max Mirnyi 33 4
Chinese Taipei Chan Yung-jan Poland Łukasz Kubot 35 5
Czech Republic Kateřina Siniaková Brazil Bruno Soares 36 6
Czech Republic Lucie Hradecká Czech Republic Radek Štěpánek 46 7
Czech Republic Barbora Krejčíková United States Rajeev Ram 49 8
  • 1 Rankings are as of 9 January 2017.

Main draw wildcard entries

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Main article: 2017 Australian Open – Main draw wildcard entries

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 offered 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 N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a
Women's singles 1300 780 430 240 130 70 10 40 30 20 2
Women's doubles 10 N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a

Prize money

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The Australian Open total prize money for 2017 was increased by 14% to a tournament record A$50,000,000.

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64 Round of 1281 Q3 Q2 Q1
Singles A$3,700,000 A$1,900,000 A$900,000 A$440,000 A$220,000 A$130,000 A$80,000 A$50,000 A$25,000 A$12,500 A$6,250
Doubles * A$650,000 A$325,000 A$160,500 A$80,000 A$40,000 A$23,000 A$14,800 N/a N/a N/a N/a
Mixed doubles * A$150,500 A$75,500 A$37,500 A$18,750 A$9,000 A$4,500 N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a

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

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The 2017 was the 105th edition of the Grand Slam tournament held at in , Victoria, , from 16 to 29 January 2017 on outdoor hard courts. It featured the first major of the year with a total prize money purse of A$50 million, a 14% increase from the previous edition, including A$3.7 million for each singles champion. In the men's singles, defeated in a five-set final, 6–4, 3–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, to claim his fifth title and 18th major overall at age 35, marking the oldest men's Grand Slam champion in the Open Era after returning from a six-month injury layoff. In the women's singles, beat her sister , 6–4, 6–4, in an all-Williams final to secure her seventh crown and 23rd major title, surpassing Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22. The tournament also crowned champions in doubles events: Henri Kontinen and won the men's doubles, defeating the 7–5, 7–5 for Kontinen's first major title; and took the women's doubles with a 6–7(4), 6–3, 6–3 comeback victory over Andrea Hlaváčková and ; and Abigail Spears and claimed the mixed doubles, edging and . Notable highlights included Federer's five-set semifinal win over in a rematch of their 2014 final, and Serena's straight-sets quarterfinal triumph over , underscoring the event's dramatic narratives and high-level competition among the world's top players.

Overview

Dates and Venue

The 2017 Australian Open was held from 16 to 29 January 2017, spanning two weeks during the Australian summer. This edition marked the 105th staging of the tournament since its inception in 1905. As the opening major of the season, it served as the first Grand Slam event on both the and calendars, setting the tone for the professional tennis circuits. The tournament took place at in , Victoria, , a purpose-built venue that has hosted the event since 1988. features multiple outdoor hard courts, with the main show court being , which accommodates up to 15,000 spectators and includes a installed in 1988 to mitigate weather disruptions. This facility upgrade allowed play to continue during rain, enhancing the event's reliability as the season's inaugural Grand Slam.

Surface and Categories

The 2017 Australian Open was played on outdoor hard courts surfaced with , an acrylic-based material that provides a medium-fast pace with consistent ball bounce and moderate cushioning to reduce player fatigue. This surface, introduced at in 2008 to replace the slower Rebound Ace, allowed for a balance between defensive baseline rallies and aggressive net approaches, influencing strategies by rewarding players with versatile groundstrokes and quick transitions. The tournament featured 15 competitive events across professional, , and junior divisions, encompassing ATP and WTA singles and doubles, , wheelchair singles, doubles, and quad events, as well as junior boys' and girls' singles and doubles. These categories promoted inclusivity by accommodating able-bodied professionals, players with disabilities, and young talents, with the and quad divisions emphasizing mobility and adaptability on the same surface, while junior events fostered skill development in a high-stakes environment. A key structural aspect was the commitment to equal prize money for men and women in all rounds, a policy established by the Australian Open in 2001 to address gender disparities in professional . For 2017, the total prize pool rose by 14% to a record A$50 million, enhancing financial incentives across categories and underscoring the event's role in advancing player equity and tournament prestige.

Tournament Organization

Schedule and Format

The 2017 Australian Open's qualifying rounds took place from 10 to 15 January, allowing lower-ranked players to earn entry into the main draw, while the main draw ran from 16 to 29 January at in , . Men's singles matches were contested in a best-of-five sets format, emphasizing and over longer contests, whereas women's singles followed a best-of-three sets structure for a more concise competition. This structure aligned with Grand Slam traditions, ensuring a progression from early-round qualifiers to high-stakes finals over two weeks. The tournament schedule highlighted key days to build excitement and manage player fatigue, beginning with Day 1 on 16 featuring opening matches across multiple courts, including marquee night sessions under lights on the primary show court, . Play occurred every day of the main draw, with the fourth round on 22 and 23 , quarterfinals on 24 and 25 , and rest managed through scheduling to provide recovery before semifinals on 26 and 27 and finals on 28 and 29 . These arrangements were essential for the physical demands of the event, particularly in the Australian summer heat. In terms of format, the singles draws consisted of 128 players each, incorporating direct entries, , , and qualifiers, while doubles featured 64 teams per category to facilitate efficient . Tiebreakers were employed at 6-6 in all sets except the deciding set of singles, doubles, and matches, where play continued with advantage scoring until one player or team secured a two-game lead, promoting dramatic conclusions without a fixed point resolution in critical moments.

Prize Money Overview

The 2017 Australian Open featured a record total prize purse of A$50,000,000, marking a 14% increase from the A$44,000,000 offered in 2016. This escalation reflected the tournament's ongoing efforts to enhance financial rewards for participants across all categories, including singles, doubles, and events. A key aspect of the purse was the commitment to , with equal allocated to men's and women's singles champions, each receiving A$3,700,000. Prize money distribution followed a graduated structure designed to support players at every stage, ensuring viability even for early exits. In singles, first-round losers earned A$50,000, a 39% increase from the previous year, while advancing players received progressively higher amounts: A$80,000 for second-round defeats, A$130,000 for third-round losses, and up to A$3,700,000 for the . For doubles teams, prizes were awarded per pair on a similar escalating scale, with first-round teams receiving A$12,500 and champions sharing A$660,000, providing substantial bonuses to encourage participation in the discipline. This approach prioritized equitable compensation, particularly boosting lower-round payouts to address financial pressures on emerging and lower-ranked athletes. The equal pay policy for singles underscored the Australian Open's long-standing dedication to gender equity, a commitment formalized in when the tournament became the second Grand Slam after the US Open to offer identical top prizes for men and women. By 2017, this principle extended across the entire singles draw, reinforcing the event's role in advancing parity in professional .

Media Coverage

Broadcast Networks

The 2017 Australian Open was broadcast domestically in by the Seven Network, which provided coverage of key matches, including those on and the finals. This marked an expansion of Seven's partnership with , offering comprehensive live and highlight programming across its channels. Internationally, the tournament reached audiences in over 200 territories through a network of partners. In , including French-speaking , held the broadcast rights, delivering live coverage across the continent. In the United States, provided primary television coverage, supplemented by for qualifying events and wildcard playoffs. The was served by , while featured SuperSport as the broadcaster. Language-specific and regional deals further extended access: Sony Six and MSM covered India and the subcontinent, CCTV, Shanghai TV, and iQiyi broadcast in China, and Fox Sports Asia handled Pan-Asia distribution. In Canada, TSN and RDS offered bilingual coverage, and ESPN International managed Latin America and the Caribbean. New Zealand viewers accessed the event via Sky New Zealand. Digital streaming complemented traditional broadcasts, with live matches available on the official ausopen.com website and the app, alongside weekly AO Live streams on . These platforms introduced features like 360-degree viewing and experiences for select sessions.

Viewership and Reach

The 2017 Australian Open men's singles final between and drew an average audience of 3.636 million viewers nationally on the Seven Network, marking one of the highest-rated sports events of the year in , with a peak of 4.4 million viewers during the match. The women's singles final, featuring and , averaged 1.8 million viewers on the same network. Globally, the tournament was broadcast live in 220 territories across more than 65 television networks, achieving a cumulative viewership of 720 million hours, a 9% increase from and underscoring its expansive international appeal. The men's final alone accounted for 91 million viewing hours worldwide. Digital engagement reached new heights, with the official Australian Open app recording 1.08 million downloads and the tournament generating 37.7 million video views across platforms, including 17 million on , 9.5 million on , and 11.2 million on ausopen.com. On social media, the hashtag amassed over 1 million mentions and trended globally, particularly during the Federer-Nadal final, which sparked widespread reactions and discussions across and other platforms.

Participants

Singles Entries and Seeds

The singles main draw at the 2017 Australian Open consisted of 128 players per gender, with direct acceptance granted to the top 104 players based on the ATP and as of January 9, 2017. An additional 16 spots per draw were filled by winners of the qualifying tournament, while the remaining eight positions were allocated as wildcards by to promote emerging talent, former champions, or local players. Seeding for the 32 top-ranked players in each singles draw was determined by those same rankings, with the goal of distributing top seeds across the bracket to avoid early matchups. In the men's singles, world No. 1 of received the top seed, followed by defending champion of as the second seed. The full list of men's seeds reflected a strong field, including multiple Grand Slam winners and rising talents.
SeedPlayerNationality
1GBR
2SRB
3CAN
4SUI
5JPN
6FRA
7CRO
8AUT
9ESP
10CZE
11BEL
12FRA
13ESP
14AUS
15BUL
16FRA
17SUI
18FRA
19USA
20CRO
21ESP
22URU
23USA
24GER
25FRA
26Albert Ramos-ViñolasESP
27AUS
28ESP
29SRB
30ESP
31USA
32GER
For the women's singles, world No. 1 of , the defending champion from 2016, was seeded first, with of the as the second seed. The seeds included a mix of established stars and contenders, highlighting the depth of the at the time.
SeedPlayerNationality
1GER
2USA
3POL
4ROU
5CZE
6SVK
7ESP
8RUS
9GBR
10ESP
11UKR
12SUI
13USA
14RUS
15ITA
16CZE
17DEN
18AUS
19NED
20CHN
21FRA
22Daria GavrilovaAUS
23RUS
24RUS
25HUN
26GER
27ROU
28FRA
29Mónica PuigPUR
30RUS
31KAZ
32Anastasija SevastovaLAT

Doubles Seeds

The doubles seeds for the 2017 were determined using the combined doubles rankings of the two players from the ATP and WTA tours, with the top 16 teams seeded in the men's and women's events and the top 8 teams seeded in the event; rankings were calculated as of the week prior to the tournament start, reflecting standings from early January 2017 based on performances through December 2016. This system ensured that the highest-ranked pairs, evaluated by the sum of their individual doubles rankings, were placed strategically in the draw to avoid early matchups. In the men's doubles competition, the No. 1 seeds were French pair and , the reigning US Open champions who entered as favorites based on their strong end to the 2016 season. The No. 2 seeds were the defending Australian Open champions (Great Britain) and (Brazil). Other notable seeds included the (United States) at No. 3 and No. 4 seeds Kontinen (Finland) and (). For women's doubles, the No. 1 seeds were French teammates and , who had shown form in late 2016 events. The No. 2 seeds were American and Czech , a proven Grand Slam-winning pair. Additional key seeds included No. 3 and (), who had Olympic gold from 2016, and No. 4 () and (India), the defending champions from 2015 and 2016 Australian Opens. The mixed doubles event featured 8 seeds, drawn from combined ATP and WTA doubles rankings. The No. 1 seeds were (United States) and (United States). The No. 2 seeds were India's and Croatia's , a strong pairing with prior Grand Slam success. Other seeds included pairs like No. 3 Andrea Hlaváčková () and Édouard Roger-Vasselin () and No. 4 Chan Hao-ching () and ().

Wildcard Entries and Qualifiers

The 2017 Australian Open awarded eight wildcards in each of the men's and women's singles draws, as determined by to provide opportunities for promising players, those recovering from injury, or representatives of the host nation and partner federations. In the men's singles, the wildcards went to local talents including , , , Andrew Whittington, and , alongside international recipients (France), (USA), and (). These selections emphasized emerging Australian prospects, with Jasika, a 19-year-old ranked outside the top 200, receiving the nod as a high-potential junior standout. In the women's singles, wildcards were granted to Australians (returning from a ), Destanee Aiava, , , and , with additional spots to Myrtille Georges (France), (), and (). Barty's invitation highlighted support for injury recovery and national representation, while Aiava and Fourlis, both teenagers, represented the next generation of Australian players. Wildcards in doubles events focused on emerging pairs, such as the Australian duo Alex Bolt and Bradley Mousley in men's doubles, who advanced to the third round before falling, and Alison Bai and Zoe Hives in women's doubles, awarded via domestic performance criteria. Access to the main draw via qualifying tournaments provided 16 spots each in men's and women's singles, contested from 10 to 15 January at on outdoor hard courts. In men's singles, notable qualifiers included (), who reached the second round after defeating , alongside (), (), and (), showcasing a mix of young talents and veterans like Radek Stepanek (). The women's qualifying field yielded successes for (), (), (), and Natalia Vikhlyantseva (), with Escobedo and Sasnovich exemplifying how qualifiers could challenge higher-ranked opponents without facing early clashes against top seeds.

Events

Men's Singles

The men's singles event at the 2017 Australian Open featured a 128-player draw, marking a highly unpredictable tournament with several major upsets that reshaped the bracket early on. Defending champion and world No. 2 , seeded second, suffered a shocking second-round defeat to qualifier in five sets, 7–6(8), 5–7, 2–6, 7–6(5), 6–4, marking one of the earliest exits for a top seed in Grand Slam history. World No. 1 , the top seed, also fell early, losing in the fourth round to 50th-ranked , 7–5, 5–7, 6–2, 6–4, in a match where Zverev's tactics overwhelmed Murray's baseline game. These upsets opened the door for unseeded and lower-seeded players, setting the stage for a final between two tennis legends. Roger Federer, seeded 17th after a six-month due to knee surgery in late 2016, mounted an inspiring comeback run to claim the title. In the third round, he dismantled 10th Tomas Berdych 6–2, 6–4, 6–4, then survived a tight four-set battle against fifth Kei Nishikori in the fourth round, 6–7(4), 6–4, 6–2, 6–2. Federer advanced past Zverev in the quarterfinals, 6–1, 7–5, 6–2, and came back to defeat fourth Stan Wawrinka in the semifinals, 7–5, 6–3, 1–6, 4–6, 6–3, extending his head-to-head lead over his compatriot to 18–4. Ninth seed , returning from his own injury challenges, powered through the draw with consistent baseline intensity. He outlasted 24th seed in a grueling five-set third round match, 4–6, 6–3, 6–7(5), 6–3, 6–2, and sixth seed in the fourth, 6–3, 6–4, 6–4. In the quarterfinals, Nadal edged third seed , 6–4, 7–6(7), 6–4, before outlasting 15th seed in a grueling five-set semifinal, 6–3, 5–7, 7–6(5), 6–7(4), 6–4, that lasted over four hours and featured multiple tiebreaks. In the final, Federer defeated Nadal 6–4, 3–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3 in a classic five-set thriller lasting 3 hours and 38 minutes, securing his fifth title and 18th Grand Slam singles crown—his first major since the 2012 Wimbledon. Federer fired 20 aces to Nadal's 4, won 73 winners compared to Nadal's 35, and converted 6 of 20 break points despite committing 57 unforced errors to Nadal's 28. This victory, at age 35 years and 183 days, made Federer the oldest men's singles champion at the since 1972 and propelled him back into the ATP top 10. The tournament saw numerous tiebreaks across the draw, including four in Nadal's semifinal alone, underscoring the high level of competition and serving prowess among the top contenders.

Women's Singles

The women's singles event at the 2017 Australian Open featured a dramatic draw marked by significant upsets and a historic all-Williams final. Defending champion and world No. 1 , who had won the title in 2016, suffered an early exit in the fourth round, falling 6–4, 6–4 to unseeded American , ranked No. 35 at the time. This upset, one of the tournament's biggest, highlighted the unpredictability of the field, as Vandeweghe went on to reach the semifinals before losing to . Other notable early departures included No. 2 seed in the third round and No. 7 seed in the fourth round, setting the stage for a wide-open competition that ultimately showcased the enduring prowess of the . Serena Williams, seeded second and returning from a brief hiatus, navigated a challenging path to her 10th consecutive Grand Slam semifinal. In the quarterfinals, she defeated No. 9 Johanna Konta 6–2, 6–3, showcasing her dominance with 28 winners and just 12 unforced errors. The semifinals saw further surprises, as unseeded Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, a 34-year-old Croatian in her first major semifinal since 1999, upset No. 4 seed Karolina Pliskova in the quarters before facing Serena. Williams prevailed 6–4, 6–3, converting 3 of 6 break points while Lucic-Baroni struggled with 38 unforced errors. On the other side of the draw, 13th-seeded Venus Williams, aged 36 and in her first Grand Slam final in nearly eight years, advanced steadily, defeating Stefanie Vögele 6–3, 6–2 in the second round, Yingying Duan 6–1, 6–0 in the third, Mona Barthel 6–3, 6–4 in the fourth, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6–4, 6–4 in the quarterfinals, and CoCo Vandeweghe 6–7(2), 6–2, 6–3 in the semifinals. The final on January 28 pitted the against each other for the ninth time in a major, with Serena defeating 6–4, 6–4 in straight sets before a sold-out crowd at . Serena broke 's serve at 3–3 in both sets, capitalizing on a 24-shot rally in the second set to secure the decisive advantage. This victory marked Serena's seventh Australian Open title and her record 23rd Grand Slam singles crown in the Open Era, surpassing Steffi Graf's previous mark. Post-match, Serena revealed she was eight weeks pregnant with her first child, daughter Olympia, adding profound context to her achievement as she played while concealing her condition throughout the tournament. Key statistics from the final underscored the tight : Serena fired 10 aces to Venus's 7, converted 4 of 11 break point opportunities (compared to Venus's 2 of 3), and tallied 27 winners against 23 unforced errors, edging out Venus's 21 winners and 25 errors. The match lasted 1 hour and 37 minutes, with both players holding serve effectively but Serena's superior return game proving decisive. The drew a total attendance of 728,763, with the women's final contributing to the event's record-breaking figures amid heightened global interest.

Men's Doubles

The men's doubles event at the 2017 Australian Open featured a draw of 64 teams competing over seven rounds on outdoor hard courts at . As the first Grand Slam of the year, it attracted top-ranked pairs, with the world No. 1 duo of and entering as the top seeds and advancing to the semifinals before falling to the eventual champions. Several higher-seeded teams encountered upsets en route to the later stages, including the second-seeded and , who exited in the quarterfinals, highlighting the competitive depth and unpredictability of the tournament. Fourth seeds Henri Kontinen of and John Peers of emerged victorious, securing their maiden Grand Slam title in a straight-sets final win over the third-seeded (Bob and Mike) of the , 7–5, 7–5. The pair, who had partnered successfully on the prior to , dropped only one set throughout the tournament—a tight third-set tiebreak in the quarterfinals against and —demonstrating strong serving and net play to navigate a challenging draw. Kontinen's triumph marked the first men's doubles Grand Slam title for a Finnish player, adding historic significance to their achievement. In the final, which lasted 74 minutes, Kontinen and Peers fired 12 aces and converted three of seven break-point opportunities while saving all four they faced, underscoring their dominance on serve against the 16-time Grand Slam doubles champions . The event also saw participation from prominent singles players, such as partnering with , though they were eliminated in the second round. Overall, the emphasized tactical variety, with teams winning approximately 85% of service games across the competition, reflecting the high level of play on the fast hard courts.

Women's Doubles

The women's doubles competition at the 2017 Australian Open consisted of a 64-team draw held over seven rounds at from 18 to 27 January, with matches played on outdoor hard courts. The top seeds were French pair and , who reached the quarterfinals before falling to eventual runners-up Hlaváčková and . Defending champions and , who had won the 2016 title together, did not enter as a team after ending their partnership in August 2016 due to inconsistent results; Hingis instead paired with as the fifth seeds and exited in the third round against Timea Babos and . Second seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the and Lucie Šafářová of the dominated the draw en route to the final, securing straight-sets victories over Raquel Atawo and Yifan Xu (11th seeds) in the second round and a three-set semifinal win over Eri Hozumi and Miyu Kato, 6–2, 4–6, 6–4. Their path included a in the first round against Timea Babos and Anastasiya Pavlyuchenkova due to injury. Mirza, seeded fourth with Barbora Strýcová, was upset in the second round by Chan Hao-ching and Chan Yung-jan (sixth seeds). In the final on 27 January at , Mattek-Sands and Šafářová overcame twelfth seeds Hlaváčková of the and of , 6–7(4–7), 6–3, 6–3, in a match lasting 2 hours and 12 minutes that featured eight service breaks—four per team across the first two sets. The American-Czech duo converted 4 of 8 break points while saving 5 of 7 faced, winning 52% of return points overall; Hlaváčková and committed 5 double faults to the winners' 3. This triumph marked Mattek-Sands and Šafářová's second title, having previously won in 2015 as an unseeded pair in their debut tournament together, and their fourth Grand Slam doubles crown as a team.

Mixed Doubles

The mixed doubles competition at the 2017 featured a draw of 32 teams, contested over best-of-three sets with a no-ad scoring system and a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a full deciding set. Eight teams were seeded, including top seeds and , but none of the top seeds advanced beyond the quarterfinals, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the event. Unseeded American Abigail Spears and Colombian Juan Sebastián Cabal emerged as champions, defeating second seeds Sania Mirza of India and Croatia's Ivan Dodig in the final, 6–2, 6–4. This victory marked Spears' first Grand Slam title in mixed doubles and her only major triumph in the discipline, while it was Cabal's inaugural Grand Slam title overall. The pair's path included straight-sets wins over seeded opponents in the semifinals against Elina Svitolina and Chris Guccione, showcasing strong net play and serving that propelled them through the tournament. The runners-up, Mirza and Dodig, had reached the final after a competitive run that saw them overcome higher-ranked pairs, but they struggled with unforced errors in the championship match on . This outcome contributed to the event's emphasis on mixed-gender partnerships, where diverse playing styles often lead to dynamic, fast-paced matches distinct from same-gender doubles.

Wheelchair Events

The wheelchair events at the 2017 Australian Open took place from 26 to 28 January at in , , showcasing elite competitions across singles and doubles categories for men, women, and quad divisions. These events were part of the tournament's commitment to inclusive sport, with finals played on prominent courts, including the historic first wheelchair final on for the quad singles. The finals results for the wheelchair events are summarized below:
EventChampionsRunners-upFinal Score
Men's SinglesGustavo Fernández (ARG)Nicolas Peifer (FRA)3–6, 6–2, 6–0
Women's SinglesYui Kamiji (JPN)Jiske Griffioen (NED)6–7(2), 6–3, 6–3
Men's DoublesJoachim Gérard (BEL) / Gordon Reid (GBR)Gustavo Fernández (ARG) / (GBR)6–3, 3–6, [10–3]
Women's DoublesJiske Griffioen (NED) / Aniek van Koot (NED)Yui Kamiji (JPN) / (NED)7–5, 6–4
Quad Singles (AUS)Andrew Lapthorne (GBR)6–2, 6–2
Quad DoublesAndy Lapthorne (GBR) / David Wagner (USA) (AUS) / Heath Davidson (AUS)6–3, 6–3
In the men's singles, top-seeded Gustavo Fernández rallied from a set down to secure his first title, demonstrating strong baseline play and adaptability in the deciding set. Yui Kamiji captured her second Grand Slam singles crown by outlasting defending champion Jiske Griffioen in a competitive three-set match, highlighted by her precise serving and net approaches. The men's doubles final featured a dramatic comeback, as Joachim Gérard and overcame an early lead by their opponents to win in a match tiebreak, with completing his career Grand Slam in the discipline. Jiske Griffioen and Aniek van Koot dominated the women's doubles, leveraging their strong partnership to defeat the favored Japanese-Dutch duo 7-5, 6-4 and claim their first joint Grand Slam title. In quad events, extended his dominance at home by dispatching Andrew Lapthorne efficiently, becoming the first player to win three consecutive quad singles titles at the . Meanwhile, Andy Lapthorne and David Wagner edged out the Australian pair in quad doubles, securing Lapthorne's fifth quad doubles crown.

Junior Events

The junior events at the 2017 Australian Open featured competitions for boys' and girls' singles and doubles, serving as a key platform for emerging talent in the sport. These tournaments, held on outdoor hard courts at from 21 to 28 January, attracted top-ranked juniors under 18 and highlighted promising players who would later transition to circuits. In the boys' singles, unseeded of claimed the title by defeating fourth seed Yshai Oliel of in the final, 4–6, 6–4, 6–3. This victory marked Piros's first junior Grand Slam title, achieved as a 16-year-old in his debut at the Australian Open juniors. Piros had navigated a challenging draw, including wins over higher seeds, showcasing his baseline power and resilience in a three-set final played on 28 January at . The girls' singles final saw 14-year-old of , the 11th seed, triumph over top seed of , 7–5, 1–6, 6–4. , making her Grand Slam junior debut, became the youngest winner of the event since 1997 and secured her first junior major title with aggressive forehand play that overcame Masarova's consistent defense in a match lasting over two hours on 28 January. Her performance underscored 's growing depth in development. The boys' doubles crown went to fourth seeds Yu Hsiou Hsu of and Lingxi Zhao of , who edged out unseeded pair Duarte Vale of and Finn Reynolds of in the final, 6–7(8), 6–4, 10–5. Played on 27 January, the match featured strong net play from the winners, who recovered from a first-set tiebreak loss to dominate the super tiebreak decider. This result highlighted the pair's effective serving and volley combinations throughout the tournament. In girls' doubles, of and Carson Branstine of the , the third seeds, defeated unseeded Polish duo Maja Chwalińska and Iga Świątek in the final, 6–1, 7–6(4), on 27 January. The Canadian-American team's straight-sets victory demonstrated their superior movement and return game, capitalizing on the opponents' errors in a competitive second-set tiebreak after a dominant opening set. This win propelled the partnership toward further junior success later that year.

Points Distribution

Senior Points

The senior ranking points at the 2017 Australian Open were awarded according to the standard ATP and WTA systems for Grand Slam tournaments, the highest tier in professional . These points contribute to players' 52-week rolling totals for their respective rankings in singles and doubles disciplines, with the Australian Open carrying the maximum weight among events due to its Grand Slam status. Points are earned based on rounds reached, with winners receiving the highest allocation to reflect the tournament's prestige and duration. For singles, the distribution differed slightly between the ATP and WTA, reflecting historical variations in their systems. The men's singles winner earned 2000 points, while the women's singles winner also earned 2000 points under the updated WTA structure in place since 2014. Subsequent rounds decreased progressively, emphasizing deep runs in the 128-player draw. Representative examples include semifinalists receiving 720 points in men's singles and 780 in women's singles, quarterfinalists 360 and 430 respectively, and first-round losers 10 points in both. Players losing in the final round of qualifying received 25 points (ATP) or 5 points (WTA).
RoundATP Men's Singles PointsWTA Women's Singles Points
Winner
Finalist12001300
Semifinalist720780
Quarterfinalist360430
Round of 16180240
Round of 3290130
Round of 644570
Round of 1281010
Final Qualifying Loss255
Second Qualifying Loss83
First Qualifying Loss01
Doubles events, with a 64-player draw, followed a similar structure but uniform across genders for ATP and WTA doubles rankings, with winners earning 2000 points in both men's and women's doubles. This parity underscores the equal value placed on team performance at Grand Slams. Semifinalists received 720 points, quarterfinalists 360, and first-round losers no points, as the draw starts from the round of 32 for main draw entrants. , open to players of any gender pairing, awarded 905 points to the winning team for their individual doubles rankings, providing a smaller but significant boost compared to regular doubles.
RoundATP/WTA Doubles Points (Men's & Women's) Points
Winner2000905
Finalist1200645
Semifinalist720390
Quarterfinalist360195
Round of 16180N/A
Round of 320N/A
Points from the were integrated into players' rankings immediately following , replacing any points earned from the edition that fell outside the 52-week window, thereby influencing year-long standings and qualification for subsequent tournaments. While ranking points drive professional progression, they correlate with , where top finishers like singles winners earned approximately A$3.7 million, underscoring 's economic impact.

Wheelchair Points

The wheelchair tennis events at the 2017 Australian Open awarded ranking points according to the ITF Tour system, which is distinct from the ATP and WTA tours used for able-bodied competitions. This system applies uniformly to men's, women's, and quad divisions, emphasizing professional adaptive tennis performance across Grand Slams and other ITF-sanctioned events. Points contribute to the ITF Rankings, helping determine seeding, entry, and year-end honors. In singles competitions, the winner earned 800 points in each category—men's, women's, and quad—while the finalist received 500 points, the semifinalist 320 points, and quarterfinalists 200 points. These allocations reflect the event's status as a Grand Slam, providing significant boosts to players' rankings; for instance, Gustavo Fernández's victory in men's singles secured him 800 points, propelling him toward the world No. 1 ranking later that year. Doubles events followed a similar scale, with winners in men's doubles and quad doubles also awarded 800 points, finalists 500 points, semifinalists 320 points, and quarterfinalists 200 points. This structure ensures parity between singles and doubles contributions to rankings, encouraging balanced participation in the wheelchair tour.
PositionSingles Points (Men/Women/Quad)Doubles Points (Men/Quad)
Winner800800
Finalist500500
Semifinalist320320
Quarterfinalist200200

Junior Points

The junior events at the 2017 Australian Open contributed points to the ITF Junior World Ranking, which ranks players aged 13 to 18 based on their performance in international junior tournaments. These points were awarded uniformly across boys' and girls' events and between singles and doubles disciplines, with the scale reflecting the tournament's status as a Junior Grand Slam. In singles, the winner earned 375 points, the finalist received 270 points, and the semifinalist was awarded 180 points. In doubles, the winner gained 270 points, the finalist 180 points, and the semifinalist 120 points. This distribution encouraged competitive depth among eligible juniors while scaling rewards to performance levels reached in the main draw. Zsombor Piros (Hungary) and Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine), the respective boys' and girls' singles champions, each secured 375 ranking points from their titles.

Significance

Records and Milestones

The 2017 Australian Open featured several notable milestones in the men's singles, highlighted by Roger Federer's victory at the age of 35 years and 174 days, marking him as the oldest Grand Slam champion in the Open Era since Ken Rosewall won the 1972 Australian Open at age 37. This triumph also secured Federer's 18th major title, extending his lead in the all-time men's Grand Slam singles tally at that point. In women's singles, achieved a historic win by defeating her sister 6–4, 6–4 in the final to claim her 23rd Grand Slam singles title, surpassing Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22. This match was the first all-Williams Grand Slam final since their 2003 encounter, underscoring the enduring rivalry between the sisters. It was later revealed that Serena was eight weeks pregnant during the tournament, making her victory the first Grand Slam title won by a player in such circumstances. The tournament was characterized by an unprecedented number of upsets, with the top two seeds in the men's draw— and —both eliminated before the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. In the women's draw, three of the top four seeds—, Karolina Pliskova, and —exited prior to the quarterfinals, contributing to one of the most unpredictable singles fields in recent Grand Slam history. Among the endurance tests, the longest match of the tournament was Ivo Karlović's first-round victory over , lasting 5 hours and 15 minutes and concluding with a 22–20 fifth set. In men's doubles, Henri Kontinen and defeated the 7–5, 7–5 in the final, with Kontinen becoming the first Finnish player to win a Grand Slam title in any discipline.

Career Impacts and Legacy

Roger Federer's victory at the 2017 marked a pivotal resurgence in his career following a six-month hiatus due to surgery in 2016, revitalizing his rivalry with through their epic five-set final. This triumph, his fifth at the tournament and 18th Grand Slam overall, propelled Federer to win seven titles that year, including Wimbledon and the Masters, reestablishing him as a dominant force at age 35. The comeback narrative inspired discussions on longevity in professional , highlighting Federer's adaptive playing style and mental resilience as key to overcoming injury setbacks. Serena Williams' Australian Open title, secured while she was eight weeks pregnant, not only surpassing Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22 Grand Slam singles wins but also sparked broader conversations about maternity in elite sports. Her post-win pregnancy announcement in April 2017 challenged perceptions of female athletes' capabilities during pregnancy, influencing WTA policy changes in 2018 to introduce protected rankings and special seeding for returning mothers to mitigate ranking drops after maternity leave. Meanwhile, Venus Williams' run to the final at age 36—her first Grand Slam final appearance since 2008—served as an inspiration for veteran players, demonstrating that sustained competitiveness was possible later in careers marked by health challenges. The tournament's legacy extended beyond individual careers, boosting global viewership with the men's final drawing 1.1 million U.S. viewers on —the highest in 13 years—and 3.6 million in , underscoring renewed interest in classic rivalries. It further highlighted tennis's commitment to , featuring equal of AU$3.7 million for singles champions and diverse winners like the pregnant , reinforcing the sport's inclusivity. Novak Djokovic's unexpected second-round exit to contributed to his season-long struggles, prompting a complete overhaul of his in May 2017, which influenced the ATP Tour's dynamics by opening opportunities for other top players amid his ranking drop from No. 2.

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