AO Media Release, October 8, 2026 Australian Open 2027 will deliver even more ways to watch world-class tennis and experience Melbourne’s biggest summer event, with the largest temporary grandstand ever built at Melbourne Park, triple the shade and a 45 […]
ORLANDO, Fla., September 30, 2026 (USTA Media Release) The Australian Open Wild Card Challenge, which will utilize indoor and outdoor hard-court and carpet professional tournaments to award an American man and woman a main draw wild card into the 2027 […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, August 5, 2024 The ultimate grassroots to Grand Slam challenge is back, with the Australian Open and Haier bringing the AO 1 Point Slam to tennis clubs across Australia. In January this year, NSW State Champion Jordan Smith became an instant millionaire after winning […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, July 21, 2026 Tennis fans will be able to secure their place at the Australian Open earlier than ever, with AO 2027 tickets set to go on sale next month. The move follows a record-breaking Australian Open 2026, […]
AO Media Release, June 24, 2026 Australian Open 2026 set new benchmarks, breaking attendance records, attracting unprecedented visitor stays in Melbourne, and delivering record economic benefits to Victoria. The event injecting $722.32 million into the local economy, according to a new IER report. […]
AO Media Release, February 5, 2026 Australian Open 2026 has established the tournament as a three-week summer spectacle of tennis, food, entertainment, innovation and family fun. For the first time, the entire precinct was activated for a full 21 days,transforming […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, February 1, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) There was nothing but pure joy on the face of Carlos Alcaraz. It was evident after the World No. 1 became the youngest man to capture a career Grand Slam – winning all […]
MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, February 1, 2026 Carlos Alcaraz has captured his first title at the Australian Open in Melbourne to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam in the Open era. The 22-year-old Spaniard defeated fourth-seeded Serbian and ten-time […]
AO Media Release, February 1, 2026 The Rod Laver Arena Walk of Champions has been reimagined at Australian Open 2026. Throughout the tournament, the world’s best players have performed on one of the sport’s most prestigious stages, with their journey […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 31, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Elena Rybakina was nothing if not resilient throughout the Australian Open. She was poised and calm under pressure against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka from first ball to last ball in the women’s […]
