MELBOURNE, January 6, 2018 Alexei Popyrin (NSW) and Jason Kubler (Qld) have been awarded the final two main draw wildcards into the Australian Open. Popyrin, 18, is one of Australia’s brightest tennis prospects, coming to the world’s attention after winning the junior title at […]
MELBOURNE, January 5, 2018 (Press Release) Dominic Thiem (AUT), Lucas Pouille (FRA) and Tomas Berdych (CZE) will join Rafael Nadal (ESP), Novak Djokovic (SRB), Stan Wawrinka (SUI), Nick Kyrgios (AUS) and Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) at Tie Break Tens in Melbourne […]
MELBOURNE, January 5, 2018 Serena Williams from the United States has reluctantly withdrawn from the Australian Open. “After competing in Abu Dhabi I realized that although I am super close, I’m not where I personally want to be,” Williams said. “My […]
MELBOURNE, January 4, 2018 Andy Murray from Great Britain has withdrawn from the Australian Open. “Sadly I won’t be playing in Melbourne this year, as I am not yet ready to compete,” Murray said. “I’ll be flying home shortly to assess […]
AO Press Release, January 1, 2018 World No.1 Rafael Nadal has joined the field for an exciting new tennis event in the lead up to Australian Open 2018. Tie Break Tens, which is effectively a tournament in a night, will make its […]
AO Press Release, December 30, 2017 Australian Open fans are in for a treat this summer when the fun and excitement of Paris, London, New York and Melbourne are brought to life on Grand Slam Oval. “We’re excited by our new look Grand Slam Oval and know that […]
AO Press Release, December 28, 2017 With final preparations for Australian Open 2018 well underway, and players already winging their way from the northern hemisphere, the final TV ratings release for the year has revealed just how popular this year’s tournament was […]
AO Press Release, December 22, 2017 Triple Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka and former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt are set to join Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios at the Australian debut of Tie Break Tens. Tie Break Tens, the innovative quick-fire format where matches consist of first-to-10 point tie […]
MELBOURNE, December 21, 2017 Tennis Australia and New Balance brought together two of the biggest names in sport today. New Balance ambassador Milos Raonic, former world No.3, 2016 Wimbledon finalist and Australian Open semifinalist, has arrived in Melbourne early to commence preparation for […]
AO Press Release, December 21, 2017 South Australia’s Alex Bolt has been awarded a wildcard into Australian Open 2018, as excitement builds around the first Grand Slam of the year. Bolt was told the good news by Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt. “It’s […]
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