AO Media Release, December 11, 2025 The Australian Open will introduce a spectacular new tradition with its first-ever Opening Ceremony, taking place on Saturday 17 January, the night before the main draw begins. Launching the first Grand Slam of the […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, December 9, 2025 Ninety-nine of the world’s top-100 men and 98 of the top-100 women will make the trip to Melbourne Park in January, as confirmed by the release of the Australian Open 2026 entry lists. […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, December 5, 2025 Nick Kyrgios returns to Rod Laver Arena this summer for the 1 Point Slam Driven by Kia, alongside World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz. Kyrgios and Alcaraz join a growing list of global stars including World No.2 Jannik Sinner, [3] Alexander Zverev, [5] Felix Auger-Aliassime, […]
AO Media Release, December 1, 2025 Emerson Jones and James Duckworth have earned coveted main draw singles wildcards into Australian Open 2026, following standout performances across the new look Australian Pro Tour Wildcard Points Race held in Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide in November. Jones, the […]
Tennis Australia Media Release, November 28, 2025 Melbourne is set to host world-class speakers and cutting-edge topics as the AO Global Coaches Conference returns to the Australian Open from 12-15 January, 2026. Coaches will come together from Australia and internationally to explore the […]
AO Press Release, October 7, 2025 The stage is set for a spectacular summer of tennis as the world’s best players descend on Melbourne Park for Australian Open 2026 – a tournament brimming with blockbuster rivalries, historic milestones, and the rise of a […]
Tennis Australia Press Release, April 8, 2025 A powerful new documentary goes behind the scenes of the Australian Open, telling the story from the perspective of the ballkids for the first time. Tracing their journey through the selection process, the […]
AO Media Release, January 29, 2025 This year the Australian Open, renowned as the Happy Slam, celebrated 120 years since it started in 1905. AO 2025 introduced a range of initiatives including Coach Pods, TOPCOURT, live animated feeds and the One Point Slam. Jannik Sinner defended his Australian […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 26, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Jannik Sinner dominated his Australian Open men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev by outplaying him – at times frustrating him – and, arguably, most effectively through his simple use of quiet power. The […]
MELBOURNE/STARNBERG, January 26, 2025 Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Australian Open title on Sunday, defeating Alexander Zverev from Germany in a thrilling singles final between the tournament’s top two seeds. The World No. 1 from Italy showcased his resilience and […]
