Australian Open Media Release, October 15, 2026 Australian Open is delighted to announce the renewal of its long-term media rights agreement with Sky New Zealand. The renewal reflects the importance of New Zealand as one of the Australian Open’s strongest […]
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 […]
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. […]
WASHINGTON, February 17, 2026 (by Michael Dickens) Craig Tiley, the highly successful Tennis Australia CEO and longtime Australian Open Director, will step down from his dual position to become the new CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) as soon […]
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 […]
