The Australian Open is the first of the world's four Grand Slam tennis
tournaments, held each January at Melbourne Park.
The tournament was held for the first time in 1905. Like the other three
Grand Slam events, it was contested by top-ranked amateur players and known
as the Australian championships until the advent of open tennis in 1968.
Originally based at the grass courts at Kooyong in the city of Melbourne's
inner south-east, the tournament was in danger of fading into irrelevance
before being revived in 1988 with a shift to Melbourne Park (then called
Flinders Park), a new (Rebound Ace) hardcourt venue next to the Melbourne
Cricket Ground on the southern fringe of the central business district. Mats
Wilander was the only player to win the tournament both on grass and on
Rebound Ace.
News:
23/07/2008 20:08
Ticket sale dates announced
The popular Australian Open Ground Pass will have even more value and remain at $29, organisers announced today.
14/03/2008 20:08
Aviva Ballkid applications open
They have the best seats in the house, they work with the biggest stars in the tennis galaxy and some are still in primary school. Who are they? They?re Aviva Ballkids. Applications are now open to 12?15 year olds.
27/01/2008 20:08
The Djoker and the 'thief' headline Day 14
Talk of the King's death may be exaggerated, but Roger Federer's Australian Open crown will have a new owner after Sunday's men's final.
27/01/2008 20:08
Djokovic v Tsonga - key facts
Before they hit the court, get the low-down on Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's history on the court...
27/01/2008 20:08
Generation Next
Australian Open 2008 has been the tournament that has signalled the changing of the guard at the top of tennis. In both the men's and women's events, young players have risen to the fore and displaced their older, more experienced and more fancied ...
27/01/2008 20:08
Djokovic v Tsonga set by set summary
Djokovic began the stronger of the two men, breaking immediately to gain the ascendency. But rather than be discouraged in his first major final, Tsonga broke back in the next game to tie proceedings.
27/01/2008 20:08
Mixed champs look to Wimbledon
Australian Open mixed doubles champions Nenad Zimonjic and Sun Tian Tian are already eying their next Grand Slam title after beginning their association in spectacular fashion in Melbourne.
27/01/2008 20:08
Sibling rivalry
The tennis court has been the scene of both sibling battles and partnerships. The McEnroes, Bryans, Williams and Murrays are some of the biggest names in tennis and have provided fans with some intriguing matches over the years. But do family ...
27/01/2008 20:08
Australian Open 2008 sets records
Australian Open 2008 has set crowd records with the current number of fans through the gates during the tournament standing at 584,476 (at the end of Day 13), already surpassing last year?s previous record for overall attendance of 554,858. It is ...
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What else you can do in Melbourne aside of tennis
Sunrise Breakfast Balloon Flight over the Yarra Valley
Fly for approximately one hour over the beautiful Yarra Valley and its vineyards, completing the experience with a sumptuous champagne breakfast at Fergusson Winery. Let the breeze usher you along the corridors of grape vines and over the Yarra River as you take in the breathtaking views of mountains that surround the valley. A perfect way to experience the Yarra Valley!
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Scenic River Garden Sightseeing Cruise (Up River) A lazy day up the Yarra! Cruising up river is a rare chance to view wonderful, scenic river gardens of Melbourne and Herring Island. The river passes one of the world's great Botanic Gardens, as well as the landscaped river banks and Melbourne's famous Sporting Precinct. Listen closely for sporting sounds from the hallowed grounds of the Melbourne Cricket Ground? Pass by the National Tennis Center where every year in January, tennis professional slog it out in the heat of Melbourne for the Australian Open. Enjoy all this and more on your cruise up the Yarra River.
Marvelous Melbourne City Sights Morning Tour Melbourne isn't dubbed the 'world's most livable city' for nothing... See the stunning architectural heritage of Melbourne's gold rush days, world-renowned sporting venues (including the home of the Australian Tennis Open), the parklands which have made Melbourne's reputation as the 'Garden City' and shopping and cafe centers that are second to none. You can also choose to include the optional Yarra River cruise.
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