Australian Open

World’s Best Players To Contest Australian Open 2021

Australian Open Press Release, December 26, 2020 Australia’s world No.1 Ash Barty and eight-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic (SRB) will lead the fields at what promises to be a historic Australian Open at Melbourne Park from 8-21 February 2021. “We are looking forward to welcoming […]

Plenty Of Familiar Names Headed To Play Australian Open

WASHINGTON, December 25, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) All of the Top 100 men and 98 of the Top 100 women are provisionally entered for the 2021 Australian Open beginning February 8 in Melbourne. The provisional entry lists for both the men’s […]

Doha Ready To Host Australian Open Qualifying

DOHA, December 24, 2020 (QTF Press Release) In a further nod to Qatar’s globally acknowledged prowess in hosting major sporting events, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) recently confirmed Doha as […]

Australian Open Wildcards Bring Early Christmas Cheer

Australian Open Press Release, December 23, 2020 Six Australian players have received an early Christmas gift – a coveted Australian Open 2021 main draw singles wildcard. Christopher O’Connell (NSW) and Marc Polmans (Vic) have been awarded wildcards into the men’s draw, along with Daria Gavrilova (Vic), Astra […]

Upcoming Australian Open Will Have A Different Fan Vibe

WASHINGTON, December 22, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) While much discussion about the upcoming Australian Open has focused on its revised dates – Feb. 8-21 instead of a mid-January start – one thing that will be evident to those who attend will […]

Australian Open Goes Forth With Priority On Public Health

WASHINGTON, December 20, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) Whoever said politics and sports don’t mix may wish to rethink their stance on this matter. On Saturday afternoon in Melbourne, the Victoria State Government and Tennis Australia, the governing body for the […]

Australian Open Set For Historic 8 February Start

TA Press Release, December 19, 2020 Australian Open 2021 will take place at Melbourne Park from 8 to 21 February. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 23 December. “This will be an historic Australian Open on so many levels,” Australian Open Tournament Director Craig […]

Price Of Covid-19: Delayed Australian Open Will Be Costly

WASHINGTON, December 2, 2020 (by Michael Dickens) The headline that came across Twitter news timelines on Tuesday had an ominous tone to it: “Tennis may have to borrow millions for Australian Open.” In a story written by John Stensholt for the […]

Ralph Lauren Named Official Outfitter Of The Australian Open

Tennis Australia Press Release, November 24, 2020 The Australian Open and Ralph Lauren Corporation announced a new, global long-term partnership. Ralph Lauren has been named Official Outfitter of the Australian Open and will outfit all on-court officials, including the AO ballkids and chair umpires, in […]