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Federer And Sharapova To Star At Australian Open Live draw

AO Press Release, January 8, 2018 Tennis fans can join in the countdown to Australian Open 2018 and attend theofficial Australian Open Live Draw at Margaret Court Arena (MCA) on Thursday 11 January. The event will feature a special appearance from defending champion Roger Federer, twelve months […]

Australian Open Wildcards For Alexei Popyrin And Jason Kubler

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 […]

Serena Williams Withdraws From Australian Open

MELBOURNE, January 5, 2018 Serena Williams from the United States has reluctantly withdrawn from the Australian Open.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 […]

Andy Murray Withdraws From Australian Open

MELBOURNE, January 4, 2018 Andy Murray from Great Britain has withdrawn from the Australian Open.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 […]

Nadal To Play Tie Break Tens In Melbourne

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 […]

Fans To Make A Splash At Australian Open 2018

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 […]

Australian Open 2017 The Most Popular Event On Aussie TV This Year

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 […]

Stan Wawrinka And Lleyton Hewitt To Play Tie Break Tens In Melbourne

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 […]

Milos Raonic And Steve Smith Take To The Courts Of Melbourne Park

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 […]