Australian Open

"This is the biggest victory of my life." That was Novak Djokovic after winning his record extending tenth Australian Open. Considering the devastating performances the Serbian great posted while scything one opponent after another on his way to the finals, and outclassing Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets with a 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) scoreline at the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, offers some perspective on just how tough his journey to claim his 22nd Grand Slam title really was.

Aug 27, 2018 18:08
MELBOURNE: Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar year, has announced that Dunlop will be replacing Wilson as its official ball partner for the next five years.  Dunlop will also be providing balls for all levels of Tennis Australia-sanctioned tournaments and its low compression balls will be used in the governing body’s key development program, ANZ Tennis Hot Shots.
Aug 23, 2018 17:08
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia has secured the naming rights till 2023 for HiSense Arena, Melbourne’s top sport and entertainment venue where the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, Australian Open has been hosted famously over the years. As a part of the deal, the venue will now be called Melbourne Arena.
Aug 03, 2018 10:08
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia, the organizers of the Australian Open, announced on Thursday that premium French champagne brand Piper-Heidsieck will be the official champagne partner for the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar for the next 3 years. The brand has been awarded the most amongst champagnes in the 21st century. 
Apr 28, 2018 15:04
MELBOURNE: The government of the state of Victoria has rejected an ambitious A$760 million plan by Tennis Australia to take over the controlling rights in order to revamp Melbourne Park, Canberra Times reports. 
Apr 23, 2018 15:04
MELBOURNE: Tennis Australia has reportedly launched a secret A$1 billion ($760 million) bid made to the Victoria state government seeking controlling rights of the venue of the first Grand Slam of of year. According to a report in the Herald Sun on Monday, the bid includes management of Rod Laver Arena, HiSense Arena, Margaret Court Arena and the surrounding precinct on a 21-year lease.
Jan 30, 2018 14:01
MELBOURNE: South Korean auto major Kia Motors has agreed a record payout to extend its partnership with the Australian Open for a further five years to 2023. 
Jan 23, 2018 12:01
MELBOURNE: Global payments company Mastercard remains open to the idea of evaluating tennis sponsorships in India despite tournaments have vanished off the calendar due to lack of corporate and government support.
Jan 17, 2018 11:01
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India’s video streaming platform SonyLIV has roped in three sponsors for the Australian Open 2018 -Johnnie Walker (presenting), HP (powered-by) and Volkswagen (associate sponsor).
Oct 11, 2017 15:10
MELBOURNE: Australian Open 2018 is set to be the most watched in the tournament’s history with expanded broadcast coverage and more digital engagement than ever before. Ever increasing engagement on social media platforms and record figures on the Australian Open website – ausopen.com – have also contributed the event’s audience growth.
Oct 11, 2017 15:10
MELBOURNE: Two of Australia’s rising tennis stars were on hand to launch Australian Open 2018 Tuesday, taking to the roof of the refurbished Rod Laver Arena for a friendly hit as Melbourne Park prepares for its 30th anniversary celebrations come January.