Australian Open

Kyrgios Gains Support For Fire Fundraiser In Australia

STARNBERG, January 2, 2020 After Nick Kyrgios called for an exhibition tournament before the Australian Open, Australia’s tennis chief announced a series of fundraisers for victims of raging bushfires on Thursday. The World No. 30 Canberra native posted his idea […]

Murray Grand Slam Comeback On Hold

MELBOURNE, December 29, 2019 (AO Press Release) Andy Murray announced today that he will not be playing in Australia in 2020 and will miss both the ATP Cup and the Australian Open. “I’ve worked so hard to get myself into […]

Fortnite Returns To Australian Open

MELBOURNE, December 26, 2019 (AO Press Release) Australia’s largest competitive gaming event, the Fortnite Summer Smash at Australian Open will return to Melbourne Park from 1-2 February 2020.  The Fortnite Summer Smash will expand to a two-day event at Australian Open 2020. […]

Record $71 million in prize money for Australian Open 2020

MELBOURNE, January 24, 2019 (AO Press Release) The world’s best players will compete for a record $71 million prize money at Australian Open 2020, an increase of 13.6 percent on the record purse in 2019. The rise continues a remarkable growth […]

Australian Open Kia Ballkid Squad Announced

MELBOURNE, December 17, 2019 (Australian Open Press Release) Members of the Australian Open 2020 Kia Ballkid squad were welcomed to Melbourne Park on Tuesday by Tournament Director Craig Tiley as preparations ramp up for the tournament in January. A group of the 360-strong […]

Smith And Rodionova Win Australian Open Wild Cards

MELBOURNE, December 15, 2019 (Tennis Australia Press Release) Victorian Arina Rodionova (Melbourne) and John-Patrick Smith (Townsville, Qld) have been awarded Australian Open 2020 wildcards after winning the AO Play-off finals presented by Kia in Melbourne on Sunday. Rodionova defeated Storm Sanders (WA) 6-4 7-5 while John-Patrick Smith (Qld) overcame […]

Australian Open 2020 Play-Off Finals Set

MELBOURNE, December 14, 2019 (Press Release) The finals are set for the Australian Open 2020 Wildcard Play-off with Arina Rodionova and Storm Sanders winning their respective semifinals today. They join Max Purcell and John-Patrick Smith progressing through to finals which will be hosted from 11.00 […]

World’s Top Players Confirm Entry To Australian Open

MELBOURNE, December 13, 2019 (AO Press Release) The world’s top players will return to Melbourne Park in January, led by Australian world No.1 Ash Barty in the women’s draw and Spain’s Rafael Nadal in the men’s. Targeting a record eighth Australian Open crown is […]