This intimate, boutique tournament has become the traditional Australian Open preparation for 8 of the world’s top players. The "promotion/relegation" format allows each to play 3 matches at Kooyong, the spiritual home of Australian tennis, over the 4 day period, while tuning up for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Australia’s own Bernard Tomic, in winning the 2012 event, joined an elite list of past champions, including Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Lleyton Hewitt and Michael Chang.
A popular inclusion in the past two years has been exhibition matches by some of the great Legends of the game interspersed throughout the event. Showcasing world-class present and former players appeals to both the younger and older generations.
There are no ATM facilities onsite.
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Babes in arms (children under 2 years) are admitted free if nursed. Children 2 years and over must purchase a ticket.
The Draw is announced the day prior to the start of the event.
The main draw comprises 8 male players.
Promotion/Relegation. Winners move forward and losers move backward to play out each half.
Each player will play 3 matches over the 4 days of the event.
Each match is best of 3 tie-breaker sets.
Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10am
Session Starts: 11am
Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10am
Session Starts: 11am
Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10am
Session Starts: 11am
Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10:30am
Session Starts: 1pm
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Australia’s famous Kooyong stadium is located at 489 Glenferrie Rd Kooyong.
Situated between Toorak Rd and the Monash Freeway.
Melway map 59, ref. C3.
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There is an abundance of car parking space available on the eastern side of Glenferrie Rd (see map)
The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club is adjacent to the Kooyong railway station, on the Glen Waverley line. Alternatively, the route 69 tram travels along Glenferrie Road. Alight at stop 63a for the Centre.
For the comfort and safety of patrons and players, and/or pursuant to the Major Events (Crowd Management) Act 2003 (‘Act’), the following items are NOT allowed into Kooyong Stadium.
Note: Prams and strollers are not permitted in seating areas.
Wednesday January 9: |
4 matches (from 11am) |
Thursday January 10: |
3 matches (from 11am) |
Friday January 11: |
3 matches (from 11am) |
Saturday January 12: |
2 matches (from 1pm) |
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The ticket box is located adjacent to the stadium front gates on Glenferrie Rd. (see map)
There are wheelchair facilities available at the venue.
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