It feels like the 2017 tennis season has only just begun and yet it’s already nearly time for the first Grand Slam of the year. Will the players who are in good form with early season tournament wins carry this over to the 2017 Australian Open?
Note – We’ve used photos from GSG’s archives rather than using someone else’s photos of the tournament winners, which is always policy.
Men’s and Women’s Champions from 2017 Tournaments so far.
Hopman Cup, Perth, Australia – Mixed Teams
Won by France
1-7 January 2017
Champions – France Kristina Mladenovic and Richard Gasquet defeated USA (Coco Vandeweghe and Jack Sock)
Brisbane International, Brisbane, Australia
Won by Karolina Pliskova and Grigor Dimitrov
1-8 January 2017
WTA Premier Tournament
Champion: Karolina Pliskova defeated Alize Cornet 6-0, 6-3
Alize Cornet
ATP 250 Tournament
Champion: Grigor Dimitrov defeated Kei Nishikori 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
Shenzhen Open, Shenzhen, China
Won by Katerina Siniakova
1-7 January 2017
WTA International Tournament
Champion: Katerina Siniakova defeated Alison Riske 6-3, 6-4
Qatar ExxonMobil Open, Doha, Qatar
Won by Novak Djokovic
2-7 January 2017
ATP 250 Tournament
Champion: Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
ASB Classic, Auckland, New Zealand
Won by Lauren Davis
2-7 January 2017
WTA International Tournament
Champion: Lauren Davis defeated Ana Konjuh 6-3, 6-1
Aircel Chennai Open, Chennai, India
Won by Roberto Bautista Agut
2-8 January 2017
ATP 250 Tournament
Champion: Roberto Bautista Agut defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4
Hobart International, Hobart, Australia
Won by Elise Mertens
8-14 January 2017
WTA International Tournament
Champion: Elise Mertens v Monica Niculescu 6-3, 6-1
Apia International, Sydney, Australia
Won by Johanna Konta and Gilles Muller
8-14 January 2016
WTA Premier Tournament
Champion: Johanna Konta defeated Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, 6-2
ATP 250 Tournament
Champion: Gilles Muller defeated Daniel Evans 7-6, 6-2
Gilles made an amazing tear worthy victory speech after winning his first ATP tournament after 17 years on tour, and talked about how amazing it was to win with his wife and two boys watching. The kids were super cute during the whole final, and after the match they came on court and had a hit.
Dan Evans
ASB Classic, Auckland, New Zealand
Won by Jack Sock
9-14 January 2016
ATP 250 Tournament
Champion: Jack Sock defeated Joao Sousa 6-3, 5-7, 6-3
Priceline Pharmacy Kooyong Classic, Melbourne, Australia
Won by David Goffin
10-13 January 2017
Champion: David Goffin defeated Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (reduced to one set due to rain)
View the breakdown of the 2017 Australian Open prize money in Australian & US dollars and the 2017 Australian Open Men’s and Women’s Draws.
Grand Slam Gal