About This Experience
Located at Melbourne Park, the event has been hosted there since 1988 and is celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and status as a major cultural event; the precinct features three main courts with retractable roofs, including Margaret Court Arena, helping play continue despite weather conditions. It draws more than a million fans, is known as “The Happy Slam,” and extends beyond the matches with a festive food and music scene. Attending in person offers a high-energy view of world-class tennis, all within the sophisticated urban landscape of Australia’s sporting capital.
The Australian Open brings together the world's elite players for two weeks of high-stakes competition across men's and women's singles, doubles tournaments, and mixed doubles, alongside junior and wheelchair events; it was originally a men's tournament until 1922. The main singles draws comprise 128 players, including 104 direct entrants. Qualifying takes place before the main draw. The matches feature intense play in extreme heat, high-profile rivalries, and the emotional culmination of the early season, with men's singles played best-of-five sets and women's singles played best-of-three under International Tennis Federation rules and regulations, including final-set tie-breaks at 6-6 games. Matches have used electronic line judging since 2021. The tournament also offers top-tier ranking points and equal prize money distributed between men and women since 2007.
This experience is perfectly suited for those wishing to pair the thrill of world-class sport with a wider luxury itinerary exploring the culture, food, and coastal life of Victoria.
Why This Experience
"The Australian Open launches the global tennis calendar with unparalleled energy and world-class play. We craft an experience that pairs the excitement of the court with impeccable VIP access and perfectly orchestrated logistics in Australia's sporting heart." - The Sybarite
