AAMI Classic

The inaugural event was conducted in December 1988.

The introduction of a synthetic court surface at the Australian Open and support tournaments occurred in 1987. It was intended that the 16 man Kooyong event would provide much needed experience on grass courts for young Australians.
15 Australians and a 16 year old Croatian, Goran Ivanisevic contested this event which was won by Pat Cash.

During the period 1989-1993 various formats some including women were tested but it is a fact that the event struggled.

A player driven date change occurred in 1995 resulting in the participation of Stefan Edberg, Pete Sampras, Boris Becker, Michael Chang and Pat Cash.
The event has since become the preferred Australian Open preparation for 90% of the top ranking male tennis players.

An enduring sponsorship by Colonial was enjoyed from 1989–2001 (Colonial Classic).

Colonial’s acquisition by the Commonwealth Bank in 2001 resulted in a name change in 2002 (Commonwealth Bank International).

Iconic Australian car and household insurer AAMI secured the naming rights sponsorship in 2006. Since then the event has consistently achieved record gate and corporate sales and more importantly, delivered a quality product to millions of tennis fans around the world.

The AAMI Classic enjoys approximately 13 hours live, national television coverage via the 7 network and this coverage is now distributed to 16 international outlets.

Past winners include Pat Cash, Thomas Muster, Michael Chang (3), Thomas Enqvist, Andre Agassi (3),Pete Sampras, David Nalbandian, Andy Roddick (3) and Roger Federer (2) our current champion.

Past Winners:

• 2009 Roger Federer
• 2008 Andy Roddick
• 2007 Andy Roddick
• 2006 Andy Roddick
• 2005 Roger Federer
• 2004 David Nalbandian
• 2003 Andre Agassi
• 2002 Pete Sampras
• 2001 Andre Agassi
• 2000 Andre Agassi
• 1999 Thomas Enqvist
• 1998 Mark Philippoussis
• 1997 Michael Chang
• 1996 Michael Chang
• 1995 Michael Chang
• 1994 No Tournament due to date change
• 1993 Thomas Muster
• 1992 Neil Borwick
• 1991 Goran Prpic
• 1990 Darren Cahill
• 1989 Mark Kratzmann
• 1988 Patrick Cash