AO Press Release, November 29, 2017 The tennis just got a little more magical with The Walt Disney Company Australia becoming the Official Family Entertainment Partner of Australian Open 2018. Tiny fans dressed as their favourite Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters took over Melbourne Park today […]
AO Press Release, November 28, 2017 A line up of the best Asian tennis players will compete in Zhuhai, China, for a huge prize – the chance to play at the Australian Open. The Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-Off field is taking shape, with 16 men […]
MELBOURNE, November 24, 2017 (TA Press Release) Tennis Australia, in association with Mushroom Events, is delighted to announce Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes as the headline act for the first ever FightMND charity concert at the AO Live Stage. Taking place the night before the Australian […]
GRAND SLAM Press Release, November 21, 2017 The Grand Slam Board (“GSB”) completed two days of Meetings in London on November 15-16. A significant portion of the GSB Agenda concerned possible Grand Slam Rule amendments and trials in 2018: § It […]
MELBOURNE, November 19, 2017 (AO Press Release) South Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis has been awarded a wildcard into Australian Open 2018. The 21-year-old from Adelaide is looking to start 2018 fresh and ready for a big year on the ATP Tour, after working hard […]
AO Press Release, November 11, 2017 World No.186 Olivia Rogowska (Melbourne, Vic) and rising star Kimberly Birrell (Hope Island, Qld) have secured main draw and qualifying Australian Open 2018 wildcards respectively after dominating the Australian Pro Tour. Rogowska, Australia’s sixth-ranked woman, earned her main draw wildcard to […]
AO Press Release, November 10, 2017 The Australian Open 2018 Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off (AWP) will return to China’s sporting capital of Zhuhai later this month. Now in its sixth year, top players from the Asia-Pacific will compete for a coveted Australian Open 2018 main draw […]
AO Press Release, November 9, 2017 Australian Open 2017 has taken home the top award for Best International Sporting Event at the SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards. Announced at the third annual SPIA Asia Sports Industry Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, Australian Open 2017 received […]
SHANGHAI, October 17, 2017 (Press Release) Australian Open 2018 was launched in Shanghai on Monday, with organisers unveiling two major new Chinese partners, an extended broadcast deal and a host of new initiatives designed to further entrench the tournament in the hearts […]
MELBOURNE, October 10, 2017 (Press Release) Two of Australia’s rising tennis stars were on hand to launch Australian Open 2018 on Tuesday, taking to the roof of Rod Laver Arena for a friendly hit. Jaimee Fourlis (18) and Destanee Aiava (17) witnessed first-hand the current refurbishment […]
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