The 2008 Australian Open was the 96th edition of the annual tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia. It took place from January 14 to January 27, featuring both men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. The tournament is part of the Grand Slam series and is played on hard courts. In the men's singles final, Novak Djokovic won his first Grand Slam title by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four sets. In the women's singles, Maria Sharapova claimed victory over Ana Ivanovic, securing her third Grand Slam title. The event showcased top talent and thrilling matches.