Australian Open

Kokkinakis Awarded Australian Open Wildcard

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 […]

Olivia Rogowska And Kim Birrell Earn Australian Open Wildcards

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 […]

Australian Open 2018 Wildcard Play-Off Returns To Zhuhai

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Australian Open Smashes TV Ratings Records Around The World

MELBOURNE, February 4, 2017 Australian Open 2017 has smashed TV ratings records both in Australia and around the world.  On Sunday night (29 January), more than 3.5 million people in Australia tuned in to watch the historic final between Roger […]