Australian Open

Australian Open Named Best International Sporting Event

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 […]

Smyczek Takes Early Lead In USTA Australian Open Wild Card Challenge

USTA Press Release, November 7, 2017 The men’s Australian Open Wild Card Challenge presented by the USTA kicked off this week with Tim Smyczek taking the early lead by winning the $75,000 USTA Pro Circuit Challenger in Charlottesville, Va. Smyczek claimed 80 points […]

USTA Australian Open Wild Card Challenge Kicks Off

USTA Press Release, October 31, 2017 The Australian Open Wild Card Challenge presented by the USTA kicked off this week with the women’s challenge, and young American Victoria Duval has taken the early lead. Duval, 21, who is on the comeback trail after recovering […]

Airline Boss To Lead Tennis Australia Board

TA Press Release, October 25, 2017 Tennis Australia has elected its first female President and Chair. Jetstar Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka was elected to the role this morning, replacing retiring President and Chair, Chris Freeman AM. “I am really excited to accept this […]

Australian Open Launches In Shanghai

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 […]

Australian Open Set To Soar To New Heights In 2018

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 […]

Rolex And Australian Open Extend Partnership

TA Press Release, May 15, 2017 The Australian Open has announced a landmark partnership extension and expansion with its established partner, luxury Swiss watchmaker Rolex. The new agreement underpins a long-term partnership that will continue to see Rolex as the […]

Tennis Australia President Resigns To Pursue Business Interests

TENNIS AUSTRALIA MEDIA RELEASE, March 7, 2017 Late last year Mr Healy was appointed the Australia Region Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Partners of Dentons, the global law firm. “Our business at Dentons is embarking on an exciting phase. […]

Federer And Williams Win Big For Local Aussie Towns

MELBOURNE, February 6, 2017 Aussie clubs Australind Tennis Club (Australind, WA) and Victory Park Tennis Club (Bentleigh, Vic) have taken home the ultimate prize after winning Tennis Australia’s participation Free Tennis Day competition.  Last year, more than 200 towns opened […]