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Australian Open (tennis), 

Melbourne, Australia

01 Jan 2010 - 28 Feb 2010 Date to be confirmed  

The Australian Open is Australia's main tennis tournament and forms part of the Grand Slam competition which also includes the Wimbledon Championships, the United States Open and the French Open. The first tennis tournament to be held in Australia was at Melbourne's Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in 1905. The venue shifted around Australia over the years before it was decided in 1972 that the event should always be held in Melbourne. The popularity of the event has grown over the years and now attracts over 60,000 spectators on popular match days.

Times
Various.


Sport 


Where?

Melbourne Park

Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust
Batman Avenue
Melbourne
VIC 3001
Australia

Getting There

Road: Parking is available at the site but spaces may be limited.
Rail: Flinders Street, Richmond and Jolimont stations are all within easy walking distance.
Tram: Services from Flinders Street and Richmond Stations stop at Melbourne Park.
Bus: Number 605 from the city runs to Melbourne Park.
Water taxi: Service operates along the Yarra River dropping off passengers at Melbourne Park.

How Much?

Various.

For More Information

Australian Open

Private Bag 6060
Richmond South

Melbourne
Victoria
3121
Australia

Tel +61 (0)3 9286 1355.

Website  www.australianopen.com

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NB: While every care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate, we advise you to check with the event organisers before travelling to confirm the details are correct.