In the end the stakes were just too high.Īs is common following closures, Wiziwig’s users dispersed to other sites, along with the site’s staff who only learned of the closure shortly before the rest of the world. In the wake of the closure TF caught up with the site’s operator who told us that problems had been building for some time, in particular as a result of the English Premier League’s negative interest in the site. The site didn’t charge users a penny and gained a fanatical following, but at the dawn of the year it all came to an end.Ĭiting a change in Spanish law where the site was hosted, on January 1, 2015, Wiziwig closed its doors leaving thousands of users without their sporting fix. The full list of official broadcasters of the Australian Open in each country can be found here.For several years, the Wiziwig forum was visited by millions of people looking to view a broad selection of live sports programming. WHO ARE THE TOP SEEDS AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN? * 6-Felix Auger Aliassime v Vasek Pospisil * 4-Novak Djokovic v Roberto Carballes Baena WHICH ARE THE KEY FIRST-ROUND AUSTRALIAN OPEN MATCHES? Open champion Dominic Thiem, who was sidelined for months in 2021 due to injury and is now ranked 99. * Organisers also hand out wildcards for local hopes and notable players who have dropped down the rankings, such as former U.S. * Swiatek is one of several worthy contenders on the women's side which will have a new champion after former number one Ash Barty retired following her 2022 triumph. Open champion, is the top seed in the women's draw. * Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open and U.S. The two veterans are among the top contenders for the crown. * Novak Djokovic is looking to win a record-extending 10th title in Melbourne and equal Nadal's tally of 22 Grand Slams. Spaniard Nadal is also defending his 2022 title. * Second-ranked Rafael Nadal is the men's top seed after world number one Carlos Alcaraz withdrew due to injury. * The top-ranked players automatically enter the main draw with 32 seeds announced prior to the draw to ensure they do not meet in the early rounds. * The John Cain Arena, nicknamed 'The People's Court' due to the atmosphere created by the local fans, has a capacity of 10,300 while Margaret Court Arena seats 7,500. * Rod Laver Arena is the largest with a capacity of nearly 15,000 spectators and is named after the Australian great and 11-times major winner. * The three main showcourts at Melbourne Park are Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. * The Australian Open is held in Melbourne every year.
WHERE IS THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN TAKING PLACE?
* The 2023 Australian Open runs from Jan. Here is what you need to know: WHEN IS THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN HAPPENING? Managed by Tennis Australia, the event was first held in 1905. MELBOURNE, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Australian Open is a hardcourt Grand Slam and the first of four major tournaments of the year.
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