Venue Information

Overview

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.

 

ATM Facilities

There are no ATM facilities onsite.

 

Capacity

9500

 

Children Rules:

Babes in arms (children under 2 years) are admitted free if nursed. Children 2 years and over must purchase a ticket.

 

Draw

The Draw is announced the day prior to the start of the event.

 

Field

The main draw comprises 8 male players.

 

Format

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.

 

Gate Opening times

Wednesday January 9th

Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10am
Session Starts: 11am

 

Thursday January 10th

Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10am
Session Starts: 11am

 

Friday January 11th

Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10am
Session Starts: 11am

 

Saturday January 12th

Box Office: 10am
Gates: 10:30am
Session Starts: 1pm

 

Host Broadcaster

Seven Network

 

Legends

To be confirmed.

 

Location

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.

 

Official Ball

Wilson

 

Parking

There is an abundance of car parking space available on the eastern side of Glenferrie Rd (see map)

 

Public Transportation:

 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.

 

Prohibited Items

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.

• alcohol
  
• animals except service animals (eg. seeing eye dogs)
  
• any item that could be used as a weapon
  
• beach balls and other inflatable devices
  
• audio recorders
  
• bicycles, scooters, skateboards and roller-blades/skates
  
• camera tripods, monopods, telephoto camera lenses with a focal length capacity greater than 200mm
  
• video cameras and handy-cams
  
• drink and food cans
  
• chairs and stools
  
• eskies and hampers
  
• fireworks
  
• frisbees
  
• helium balloons
  
• glass (including bottles)
  
• large containers in excess of 1.5 litres
  
• flags, banners or signs larger than 1.2m wide or with handles longer than 50cm in length
  
• musical instruments and/or amplification equipment
  
• unauthorised advertising or marketing material or flyers
  
• laser pointers, distress signals, whistles or loud hailers
  
• dangerous goods and any other item prohibited by legislation

Note: Prams and strollers are not permitted in seating areas.

 

Schedule

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)

 

Surface

Plexicushion

 

Ticket Box

The ticket box is located adjacent to the stadium front gates on Glenferrie Rd. (see map)

 

Wheelchair seating:

There are wheelchair facilities available at the venue.

 

Venue Map

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