Combining thrilling tennis with premium entertainment, technology and facilities, the Australian Open is one of the most watched and loved sporting events in the world.
Thousands of people flock to Melbourne Park each year, and millions of fans watch the action live on television. Players say it’s their favourite tournament of the year. The event celebrates Melbourne’s and Australia’s iconic connection with the outdoors and embodies everything we love about tennis – passion, excitement, courage and fair play.
In 2010, the event attracted 653,860 people, smashing the previous record set in 2008 by almost 50,000 fans. Over a four-day period last year 109,798 fans also attended the live site at Federation Square.