The 2024 Adelaide International will run from January 8th to 13th and will be the second WTA 500 event of the new season.
The first week of the 2024 season has already seen Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff etch their names on the honor roll. The Kazakh will have the chance to add her name for a second time when she plays her second tournament in successive weeks.
In this article, we shall delve into all the relevant information you need about the 2024 Adelaide International, including the television guide and ways of watching the action from Memorial Drive Park without actually being there in person.
When Does The 2024 Adelaide International Start?
The 2024 Adelaide International will commence on January 8th and run till the 13th, when the championship match will be contested. This WTA 500 tournament will be held on outdoor hard courts at Memorial Drive Park in Adelaide.
Who Is Playing The 2024 Adelaide International?
After winning the first WTA 500 event of the season in Brisbane, Elena Rybakina has already promised the fans in Adelaide that she will compete next week. Second seed Jessica Pegula will look for a strong response after the USA's bid to defend the United Cup hit a brick wall.
Despite several high-profile names withdrawing, there will be capable players deputizing, and one of those is three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber. The 35-year-old was part of the German team that won the 2024 United Cup and is set to play her first WTA event in over a year.
All the top eight seeds at the tournament are ranked in the world's Top 20, including Marketa Vondrousova, Barbora Krejcikova, and Daria Kasatkina. and the draw for the event has also been released.
What Is The Prize Money For The 2024 Adelaide International?
The 32 women in the singles will compete for a prize money purse amounting to $922,573. The champion of the 2024 Adelaide International will earn $142,000 and will also be awarded 500 ranking points. The tournament has released the breakdown of prize money and points distribution.
Where To Watch The 2024 Adelaide International?
WTA TV will be the home of all women's tournaments in 2024 (except the Grand Slams and team competitions) at a monthly subscription fee of $9.99.
Kindly check that "Geo-blocks" don't apply in the region you are subscribing from.
The major broadcast partners for the 2024 Adelaide International are listed below:
Africa: SuperSport will telecast matches from Adelaide. The live stream option will be available on the DSTV App.
Australia: Channel Nine is the home of tennis tournaments being held on Australian soil. 9Now will be the streaming option for those Down Under.
Canada: Viewers in Canada can watch the matches from Adelaide on one of three selected partners listed on the WTA website: TVA Sports, DAZN, and TSN.
MENA Region: Those living in the Middle East will tune in to beIN Sports Arabia.
UK: Tennis fans in the United Kingdom can watch the action on Sky Sports.
USA: Tennis Channel remains the official broadcast partner for all tour-level tournaments in the United States.
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