Adelaide International Tournament Guide 2023
The Adelaide International is one of the only tournaments to feature two ATP and WTA events back-to-back: Adelaide International 1 and Adelaide International 2.
It is also one of the lead-up tournaments to the first grand slam of the year, the Australian Open.
I’ve put together this 2023 tournament guide so you can learn everything about the Adelaide International and prepare for the start of the 2023 ATP season.
Adelaide International Overview
Tournament | Adelaide International |
Tournament Level | ATP 250 |
Venue | Memorial Drive Tennis Centre |
Location | Adelaide, Australia |
Dates | 1 Jan - 14 Jan |
Official Website |
Where is the Adelaide International Played?
The Adelaide International is an outdoor tennis tournament that is played at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre in Adelaide, South Australia.
The Memorial Drive Tennis Centre is located in the centre of Adelaide and the main court stadium has a seating capacity of 5,000.
When is the Adelaide International Played?
Last year was the first year that introduced the two back-to-back Adelaide International tournaments. These were called Adelaide International 1 and Adelaide International 2.
Adelaide International 1 will begin on January 1st 2023 and will finish on January 8th 2023.
Adelaide International 2 will begin on January 9th 2023 and will finish on January 14th 2023.
Who are the Previous Adelaide International Champions?
Year | Champion |
2020 | Andrey Rublev |
2021 | Tournament not held |
2022 (1) | Gaël Monfils |
2022 (2) | Thanasi Kokkinakis |
Who’s Playing in the Adelaide International in 2023?
The Adelaide International has a very strong lineup for the 2023 event.
In Adelaide International 1 we have 21 grand slam champion Novak Djokovic as the top seed as well as Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev filling in the other top 4 spots.
But it doesn’t stop there, Holger Rune, Jannik Sinner and many more great players are competing in the first week of the Adelaide International.
For the Adelaide International 2 there are also many great names such as Pablo Carreno Busta, Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev once again as the top seed.
Oh yeah, and how could I forget about home favorite Nick Kyrgios competing in the second week of the tournament as well.
Adelaide International Draw 2023
The draws for the Adelaide International can be found on the official ATP Tour website.
Adelaide International Prize Money and Ranking Points
Prize Money
The total prize money for the Adelaide International 1 is $642,735 which is a 54.2% increase compared to 2022.
The total prize money for the Adelaide International 2 is also $642,735 however the breakdown is different with the champion receiving slightly more compared to the tournament in the first week.
A full breakdown of the prize money can be seen below:
Adelaide International 1 – Singles
2023 | Prize Money $ USD | % Increase vs 2022 |
Winner | $94,560 | 126.2% |
Runner-up | $55,035 | 84.1% |
Semi-final | $32,150 | 46.2% |
Quarter-final | $18,175 | 31.7% |
Round 2 | $10,655 | 19.9% |
Round 1 | $6,340 | 21.9% |
Adelaide International 1 – Doubles
2023 | Prize Money $ USD | % Increase vs 2021 |
Winner | $33,580 | 79.6% |
Runner-up | $17,550 | 66.0% |
Semi-final | $9,260 | 51.8% |
Quarter-final | $5,140 | 19.0% |
Round 2 | $2,820 | 11.0% |
Round 1 | $1,570 | 3.3% |
Adelaide International 2 – Singles
2023 | Prize Money $ USD | % Increase vs 2022 |
Winner | $97,760 | 126.4% |
Runner-up | $57,025 | 84.6% |
Semi-final | $33,525 | 47.6% |
Quarter-final | $19,425 | 36.3% |
Round 2 | $11,280 | 22.9% |
Round 1 | $6,895 | 28.4% |
Adelaide International 2 – Doubles
2023 | Prize Money $ USD | % Increase vs 2022 |
Winner | $33,580 | 74.0% |
Runner-up | $17,550 | 61.0% |
Semi-final | $9,260 | 47.0% |
Quarter-final | $5,140 | 44.0% |
Round 2 | $2,820 | 34.3% |
Round 1 | $1,570 | 24.6% |
Ranking Points
Round | Ranking Points |
Winner | 250 |
Runner-up | 150 |
Semi-final | 90 |
Quarter-final | 45 |
Round of 16 | 20 |
Round of 32 | 10 |
How Do I Get Adelaide International Tickets?
There are a couple of different ticket packages you can buy for the Adelaide International
Standard Tickets: These are your standard tickets with allocated seats in the venue. These will range in price anywhere from $10 – $100 depending on where your seats are and what day you have bought for.
VIP Tickets: These will give you premium seating in the brand new Eastern Stand in the stadium and you’ll also get access to the exclusive bar in The Courtside Room. Prices of the VIP tickets start at $50 for the earlier days of the tournament and can range all the way up to $300 for semi-finals and finals day as this package will also include free food and beverages.
Tickets can be bought from Ticketmaster here.
Where Should I Stay for the Adelaide International?
Adelaide is a beautiful places with many high-end and budget-friendly hotels for you to stay in. As the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre is located in the centre of Adelaide, you will have no trouble getting transport to the venue.
High End Stays
- Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval: This 5-star hotel is located within the incredible Adelaide Oval giving a unique experience and is 5 min walk from tennis venue.
- Eos by SkyCity: 5-star hotel in the heart of Adelaide with beautiful views and great ratings.
- Mayfair Hotel: It doesn’t get more central than this 5-star hotel, but it is still within walking distance from the tennis centre!
Budget Friendly Stays
- Oaks Adelaide Horizons Suites: 4-star hotel with nice indoor swimming pool and close to venue.
- Adelaide Riviera Hotel: budget friendly hotel super close to venue.
- Mantra Hindmarsh Square: great 4-star hotel within the heart of Adelaide.
What to do in Adelaide
So you’ve got a spare day and want to explore Adelaide? Don’t worry, there’s lots of great things to do!
Winery Tasting in Adelaide
South Australia is known for its wine production and is responsible for 50% of Australia’s annual production!
So how could you say no to a wine tour?
Visit some of the most popular wineries in South Australia’s Barossa Valley where you get to taste the best wine from renowned farms such as Chateau Yaldara and Peter Lehmanns.
Hotel pickup and drop-off as well as lunch is all included in this wine tour so you can focus on the more important things.
Kayak Tour with Dolphins
Want to do something more active? Well then, I have the perfect thing for you.
Explore the great outdoors and spot wildlife with this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. You get to paddle through ancient forests whilst looking out for dolphins and learning about the wildlife from a guide.
And don’t worry, you don’t need kayaking experience.
How is the Weather in Adelaide?
The Adelaide International takes place during January which is in the middle of summer for Australia.
However temperature in Adelaide won’t get as hot as they do in other parts of Australia so don’t expect blistering heats. You should still expect temperatures in the high 20’s°C and very little rain.
It is also very important you stay protected from the sun as you will be exposed for long periods of the day so make sure you come prepared with hats, sunglasses and suncream.
How Do I Watch the Adelaide International?
Viewers in Australia will be able to watch the Adelaide International on 9now and Stan Sport.
Viewers outside of Australia can watch the Adelaide International on TennisTV.
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