2014 Australian Open by the numbers

The first Grand Slam of the season begins on Sunday, as Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka look to defend their titles. 

As always, the Australian Open will serve as the catalyst for the 2014 campaign. Here's what you need to know heading into a fortnight in Melbourne. 

$2,650,000 Australian dollars 

The prize money awarded to the winners, men and women, of the tournament. In sum, $33,000,000 Australian dollars will be awarded this year. That's a new record. 

0

The amount of points Rafael Nadal will be defending in Melbourne. The world number one missed last year's tournament due to a knee injury. He stormed back to capture two grand slams in 2013 and is in no danger of losing his hold of the number one spot

1905

The first Australian Championships are played in Melbourne. 

1969

The tournament's name is changed to the Australian Open. 

37

Ken Rosewall's age when he won the title in 1972. Rosewall holds the record for oldest player to win in Australia. He's also the youngest male to hoist the trophy as well, doing it as an 18-year-old in 1953. 

380+

The number of ball kids that will be used during this year's tournament. Free labour is the best labour. 

895,005

The amount of people that attended the 2013 tournament. 

16

Martina Hingis became the youngest woman to win the tournament in 1997. She's now on to other things, including maintaining a healthy relationship with her significant other. 

5

The amount of Australian Open titles Serena Williams has won. She's the favourite once again.

18

Roger Federer is looking for his 18th Grand Slam title. He's won the Australian Open four times (2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010). 

4 

Novak Djokovic aims to win his fourth consecutive tournament in Melbourne. If he does the Serbian superstar will become the first male player to win four Australian Opens in a row since Roy Emerson.  

1

Rafael Nadal is the only Spanish player to be ranked No. 1 for more than 100 weeks.