AO Press Release, November 30, 2019 In a tournament first, Kia has come on board to support the annual December Showdown as part of an increased commitment to supporting Australian tennis talent. The December Showdown presented by Kia is Australia’s […]
AO Press Release, November 28, 2019 The Australian Open and Mastercard will extend their global partnership in a new multi-year deal announced today. As the Official Payment Partner, Mastercard is set to deliver a range of unforgettable experiences throughout the tournament to fans onsite and […]
Australian Open Press Release, November 20, 2019 Stella Artois is the new Official Beer, and Pure Blonde Organic Cider the new Official Cider for the Australian Open and ATP Cup. The new multi-year deal includes pouring rights at restaurants, bars and food outlets across the Australian Open, ATP […]
AO Press Release, October 15, 2019 Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Leander Paes joined Australia’s Acting Consul General Christopher Ellinger to officially launch the Australian Open in Mumbai today. Tennis Australia marked the occasion with the announcement of a three-year extension of the broadcast partnership with Sony Pictures […]
TA Press Release, October 13, 2019 Tennis Australia and Universal Tennis announced the AO 2020 UTR Wildcard Playoff, a multi-week, multi-city event that gives all tennis players, regardless of age and ability, the opportunity to play their way into the main draw […]
MELBOURNE, October 8, 2019 (TA Press Release) Australian Open 2020 will stretch right into the city of Melbourne as the tournament premieres the biggest Grand Slam footprint in world tennis. Starting at Federation Square, in the heart of the city, and flowing through Birrarung Marr and Melbourne […]
AO Press Release, August 8, 2019 British superstar Billy Idol will be part of the lineup for the AO Live Stage at Australian Open 2020. The Australian Open and Mushroom Events announced today that Idol will join Melbourne rock act The Delta Riggs on the AO Live Stage on Wednesday […]
TA Press Release, July 31, 2019 Longstanding tennis official Cheryl Jenkins has been appointed Chief Umpire of the Australian Open. Mrs Jenkins is the tournament’s first female Chief Umpire. Brian Grace will retire from the top job after many years of service, moving into a […]
TA Press Release, April 4, 2019 Highly regarded digital specialist Finn Bradshaw will join Tennis Australia in the new role of Head of Digital Strategy for the Australian Open. “I’m delighted to welcome Finn Bradshaw to the team and look forward to his contribution […]
MELBOURNE, January 16, 2019 World No. 2 Rafael Nadal headlined Wednesday’s night session on Rod Laver Arena, taking on an Australian for the second straight round. The 32-year-old Spaniard remained untroubled to beat Matthew Ebden 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in one […]
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