Ahead of Thursday’s big reveal, we analyse some of the key talking points for the impending women’s singles draw. Will Gauff ...

Tennis’ great annual reset takes place in Melbourne, and in one way the game’s haves should be thankful that the sport’s much-debated off-season is so fleeting.

The Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park. Women play best-of-three-set matches; men play best-of-five. There are separate day and night sessions. The event lasts 15 days.