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Australian Open 2023 sets Grand Slam attendance record

Last updated : Feb 02, 2023 20:02

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Feb 01, 2023 19:02

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The 2023 edition of the Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks, organisers said on Tuesday, despite the absence of some big-name players and schedule disruptions due to rain.

Australian Open 2023 broke the two-week attendance record with 839,192 fans through the gates, compared with the previous record of 812,174 set in 2020. A further 63,120 fans attended events during Qualifying Week bringing the three-week total to 902,312 fans.

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