Courts. The Australian Open is played on cushion acrylic hard courts prepared by Greenset Worldwide. Until 2008, the surface used was Rebound Ace. There are 39 courts in total at Melbourne Park - 33 hard courts and six clay courts. Rod Laver Arena

Jan 11, 2025 · The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the calendar year and has 35 courts at its home at Melbourne Park, so here is everything you need to know about the arenas. Tennis Australia has taken its major event to Melbourne Park since 1988 after John Cain, the then-premier of Victoria, sought to coax the Australian Open away from suburban ...

Rod Laver Arena, the main court of the Australian Open, in 2023. The first tournaments of the Australasian Championships suffered from the competition of the other Australasian tournaments.

Jan 14, 2025 · Excitement extends beyond the court at Australian Open 2025, with fun and games for fans of all ages across the tournament precinct. In our latest of the AO Event Guide series, we spotlight three destinations at Melbourne Park you won't …

Explore a world of entertainment across the AO precinct: Grand Slam Oval, Garden Square, Topcourt and more! *Men's Final will only have one match. **Please note access to outdoor courts and unreserved seating is subject to availability and capacity limits. All timings and inclusions are subject to change.

Dec 11, 2024 · Discover all the best tips and tricks you need to know to have an amazing time at the Australian Open: Learn how to save money, have front row seats and see all the top tennis players for cheap!

John Cain Arena is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena located within Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the second-largest venue and show court for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam professional tennis tournament held each calendar year.

Court 3 [2] (formerly known as Show Court 3) is the equal-fifth largest tennis court at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, the venue of the Australian Open.

Jan 16, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Overzealous fans at the Australian Open’s so-called “Party Court” — a venue equipped with a bar — grew so loud that a nearby match was moved to a different arena.

Jan 14, 2024 · Australian Open Tickets generally go on sale in early October. More info: ausopen.com; Australian Open Show courts: Rod Laver Arena (14,570 seats), John Caine Arena (9646), Margaret Court Arena (7500), Show Court Two (3000) and Show Court Three (3000)