Australian Open 2023 order of play: Day 13 schedule and how to watch on TV in the UK

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina began her Australian Open campaign on the outer courts at Melbourne Park but the 22nd seed is now just one step away from winning her second major, with only fellow big-hitter Aryna Sabalenka standing in her way.

Russian-born Rybakina switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018 to get more financial support and went on to become the country's first major singles champion at the All England Club, where she beat Tunisian Ons Jabeur in the final.

Playing flawless tennis and showing little emotion, the 23-year-old dismissed last year's runner-up Danielle Collins before eliminating title favourite Iga Swiatek, former Roland Garros winner Jelena Ostapenko and two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka.

Belarusian Sabalenka finally looks to be delivering on years of promise and will be making her first appearance in a grand slam final after falling at the semi-final stage three times.

The powerful fifth seed defeated unheralded Pole Magda Linette 7-6(1) 6-2 to reach the final and will look to fight fire with fire against Rybakina.

Australian Open dates

The tournament started at Melbourne Park on Monday, January 16 and finishes on Sunday, January 29.

How to watch the Australian Open 2023 on TV

In the UK, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights to live action from Melbourne and will show 250 hours of live coverage with Alize Lim, Mats Wilander and Tim Henman leading coverage alongside Barbara Schett and Laura Robson. John McEnroe, will join from New York while Alex Corretja (Spain), Justine Henin (France), Boris Becker (Germany) and Roberta Vinci (Italy) will be part of Eurosport’s localised coverage.

To watch on discovery+, an Entertainment & Sport pass is £6.99/month or £59.99/year. In the US, the tournament is broadcast on ESPN.

Day twelve order of play

(All times local, +11 hours from GMT)

19:30: (22) Elena Rybakina (Kaz) v (5) Aryna Sabalenka (Blr),

Rinky Hijikata (Aus) & Jason Kubler (Aus) v Hugo Nys (Mon) & Jan Zielinski (Pol)

When is the Australian Open 2023 final?

Women's final

The final will take place on January 28 at 8.30am (GMT) with the final available to watch in the UK via Eurosport.

Alternatively, there is a live stream available to watch on discovery+, with an Entertainment & Sport pass from £6.99/month or £59.99/year.

Men's final

Novak Djokovic shrugged off controversy involving his father to reach a record-extending 10th Australian Open men's final and set up a showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas and a battle for the world number one ranking.

The final will take place on January 29 at 8.30am (GMT) with viewers able to watch via Eurosport in the UK.

Alternatively, there is a live stream available to watch on discovery+, with an Entertainment & Sport pass from £6.99/month or £59.99/year.

What is the Australian Open prize money?

The Australian Open total prize pool is $76.5 million, up 3.4 per cent on 2022. The singles champions will each take home $2.975 million, so just over £2.47 million.

Who are the defending champions?

Ashleigh Barty beat Danielle Collins to end a 44-year drought for the home nation by winning the 2022 women’s title. Barty retired shortly afterwards.

Rafael Nadal fought back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and win his 21st grand slam title. This year, Nadal was eliminated in the second round by Mackenzie McDonald.

What are the best of the latest odds?

Men's singles:

• Novak Djokovic 2/9

• Stefanos Tsitsipas 19/5

Women's singles:

• Elena Rybakina 8/7

• Aryna Sabalenka 4/5

Odds correct as of January 27