Official Outfitter

MELBOURNE: The Australian Open and Ralph Lauren Corporation Tuesday announced a new, global long-term partnership.

Ralph Lauren has been named Official Outfitter of the Australian Open and will outfit all on-court officials, including the AO ballkids and chair umpires, in a specially-designed collection of apparel and accessories.

The American luxury design house, which replaces Country Road, is now the outfitter for three of the four Gland Slam tournaments, having already partnered with the US Open and Wimbledon.