Australian Open

Djokovic To Play Australian Open

STARNBERG, January 4, 2022 Defending champion Novak Djokovic will compete at the Australian Open and is on his way to Australia. The following statement was issued by the Grand Slam tournament: Djokovic applied for a medical exemption which was granted […]

Kia Arena Unveiled At Melbourne Park Today

Tennis Australia Press Release, January 4, 2022 The stunning new 5,000 seat show court at Melbourne Park has been named Kia Arena, with the official signage revealed today. “Kia has been on the Australian Open journey with us for the […]

Australian Open Celebrates Inaugural First Nations Day

Tennis Australia Press Release, December 30, 2021 The Australian Open will celebrate the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the inaugural First Nations Day, to be held on Wednesday 19 January 2022. Wiradjuri woman and seven-time Grand Slam […]

Rod Laver Arena To Host Quad Wheelchair Final

Tennis Australia Press Release, December 14, 2021 Tickets go on sale today for the Australian Open Quad Wheelchair Final which will be played at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 27 January. From just $29 fans can catch all the action during the RLA day […]

Serena Williams To Miss Another Major, Skips Australian Open

MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, December 8, 2021 (by Michael Dickens) Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open, her second straight Grand Slam, saying “I am not where I need to be physically to compete.” Wednesday’s news of the 40-year-old American’s withdrawal came […]