The Australian Open, the first of the world's four grand slam tennis tournaments during the year, is scheduled to open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2009. The tournament reaches its climax on February 1 with the men's singles championship match. The women's singles final is held on January 31. With over 500 of the worlds best players vying for the title, it is anyones guess who will triumph in 2009.
Melbourne Park comes alive in a festival of on and and off-court entertainment.
New in 2009
- Night final for women
- Two-night concert series featuring four world class performers on finals weekend
- Australian premiere of internationally acclaimed entertainment precinct Spiegelworld
- Exciting array of new ticket options, including exclusive Hisense Arena packages.
More than tennis
In 2009, your Australian Open experience will be complete with a sensational daily line-up of live entertainment presented on stages at Melbourne Park. Many events are free and available to everyone who holds a series package, single session ticket, corporate ticket or ground pass.
Spiegelworld
Appearing for the first time in Australia, this sensational carnival village will be taking over The Oval outside Rod Laver Arena, providing the Australian Open with an exciting festival hot-spot. At the heart of Spiegelworld is a beautiful, historic European Spiegeltent.
Free concerts and DJ sessions
Every day during Australian Open 2009, outdoor concerts will be presented at the Heineken Beer Garden and Spiegelworld stages. From dusk, the party continues with a range of DJ sessions at SpiegelBall, the outdoor dance floor at Spiegelworld.
Tickets
- Single session, packages and ground passes are available
Ground passes: daily $29, family $75, after 5pm $20
- Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au,
Ticketek agencies or 1300 888 104
- Children under 2 are admitted free
- Tickets for other premium shows and concerts can be purchased as an add-on to your tennis ticket.
Live site
If you cant make it to Melbourne Park, you can still be a part of the excitement of the Australian Open at a live site. Join the crowd of fans at Melbournes Federation Square to watch all the on-court action on the big screen.
Getting to the Open
Richmond, Flinders Street and Jolimont train stations are within easy walking distance from Melbourne Park. Access to the venue from Flinders Street is via the signed route through Federation Square and Birrarung Marr, a leisurely 10-minute stroll along the banks of the Yarra River. All country trains and buses terminate at Southern Cross Station, which is on the city circle train line.
Free trams
All valid Australian Open ticket holders are able to enjoy the free tram shuttle operating on route 70 from the city to Melbourne Park. The service operates from 8.30am until one hour after the end of play, including twilight and night sessions.
