Australian Open

Sports & Competition

The Australian Open is the first of tennis's four Grand Slam tournaments each year, held during Melbourne's scorching summer at Melbourne Park. Known for its innovative facilities including retractable roofs and the unique extreme heat policy that can halt play when temperatures exceed 40°C, the tournament has become famous for both its world-class tennis and challenging conditions. The event attracts nearly a million spectators over two weeks, making it one of the world's most attended annual sporting events and a cornerstone of Melbourne's summer sporting calendar.