The Australian Open is one of the most popular tournaments in the southern hemisphere. People all over the globe tune in to witness the opening Grand Slam of the season. Moreover, it is the first major tennis tournament after the off-season towards the end of the calendar year. Hence, the fans eagerly await their favorite stars in action.

Further, local players dominated this year’s Australian Open. Ashleigh Barty claimed her first Australian Open title in women’s singles while the duo of Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis won the men’s doubles event.

The audience enjoyed this year’s Australian Open. Some exciting battles ensued which garnered huge ratings. The Melbourne Park was buzzing with people eager to see their favorite stars in action. Additionally, TV viewership recorded massive numbers. Recently, the TV viewership ratings were declared for all the matches.

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Ashleigh Barty vs Danielle Collins’ match records huge TV viewership

Home-grown hero Ashleigh Barty defeated the American Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) to win the Australian Open 2022 title. Further, Barty’s victory at the Grand Slam Down Under drew huge TV viewership in Australia, drawing an average audience of 3.6 million with a peak of 4.3 million, according to OzTAM.

It became the most-watched women’s final since the start of current ratings in Australia. Additionally, a record 241,000 tuned in online to witness the Barty pick up the ‘Happy Slam’.

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Further, the men’s singles final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev recorded an average of 2.1 million tuning in as the Spaniard created history by lifting his 21st Grand Slam title. In a thrilling battle, the former World Number 1 overcame a two-set deficit to clinch his second Australian Open title.

Further, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis’ men’s doubles final victory received an average viewership of 2.3 million and a peak of 3.2 million. It set a national record to become the highest viewed doubles match in Australia.

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As curtains drew on the ‘Happy Slam’, the fans were fortunate to witness some thrilling battles. The opening Grand Slam of the season has set the stage for an exciting season ahead.