The Kooyong Classic returns once again to the outskirts of Melbourne with some of the world's best tennis players squaring off in a round-robin format.
Two top 10 players - Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune - have already committed, with many other talents set to confirm their participation in the coming weeks.
The Sporting News has all the details on Kooyong Classic 2024.
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When is the Kooyong Classic 2024?
The 2024 edition of the Kooyong Classic will take place from Wednesday, January 10 to Friday, January 12.
This scheduling means that the tournament will finish two days before the start of the Australian Open 2024, which will begin on Sunday, January 14.
Where is the Kooyong Classic played?
The annual tournament is held at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, located in the Melbourne suburb of Kooyong.
A 20-minute drive from the city's CBD, the main stadium has an approximate capacity of 5,000.
The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club underwent an $18 million redevelopment prior to the 2023 tournament.
Kooyong Classic 2024 players
Two top 10 stars have been announced as Kooyong Classic participants with Italy's Jannik Sinner (world no.4) and Denmark's Holger Rune (world no.6) both committing.
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud and tennis legend Andy Murray will be among the stars of the show.
US Open 2020 winner Dominic Thiem, two-time grand slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov and rising Chinese star Zhizhen Zhang will also be a part of the field.
Kooyong Classic - Men's field 2024
| Player | Country |
| Jannik Sinner | ITA |
| Casper Ruud | NOR |
| Holger Rune | DEN |
| Sir Andy Murray | UK |
| Frances Tiafoe | USA |
| Karen Khachanov | RUS |
| Dominic Thiem | AUT |
| Zhizhen Zhang | CHN |
| Marin Cilic | CRO |
| Stan Wawrinka | SUI |
| Milos Raonic | CAN |
| Marc Polmans | AUS |
How to watch the Kooyong Classic 2024
Details on how to watch the Kooyong Classic on television are yet to be released.
However, Kooyong Classic 2023 was broadcast live on SBS and streamed via SBS On Demand between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm (AEDT) on each day of the event.
Kooyong Classic 2024 tickets
Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketek or the tournament's official website.
Full Australian 2024 summer of tennis schedule
| Date | Event | Location |
| Dec 29 - Jan 7 | United Cup group stage | Perth and Sydney |
| Dec 31 - Jan 7 | Brisbane International | Brisbane |
| Dec 31- Jan 6 | Canberra International | Canberra |
| Jan 8 - Jan 13 | Adelaide International | Adelaide |
| Jan 8 - Jan 11 | Australian Open qualifying | Melbourne |
| Jan 8 - Jan 13 | Hobart International | Hobart |
| Jan 10 - Jan 12 | Kooyong Classic | Melbourne |
| Jan 14 - Jan 28 | Australian Open | Melbourne |