Australian Open Offers Major Improvements
Written by: Staff on 3rd October 2012
Australian Open Offers Major Improvements
While Tennis Australia chief executive Steve Wood said after the Australian Open increased it’s prize money by a record $4 million that it would inflict ”some pain” on the business, that hasn’t stopped the tournament from rolling out a series of improvements.
Among them:
- The Hawk-Eye line-calling system will be used on five courts next year, up from three previously.
- Andre Agassi to play in a special feature match in the Men’s Legends Event
- New practice and recovery facilities for players, including eight new clay courts in the new National Tennis Center.
- An expanded Women’s Legends event, including former Australian Open champs Amelie Mauresmo and Lindsay Davenport along with Martina Hingis and Martina Navratilova.
- An expanded staircase that will ease traffic flow between Garden Square and the concourse
- New entrances for Hisense Arena and improved ticketing facilities
- Two new balcony areas overlooking Grand Slam Oval on the western side.
- Elevated viewing decks over major practice courts to fans can see the stars warming up
- Dedicated Tennis Hot Shots courts in Garden Square and Court Four so kids can experience the game, with coaches on hand at certain times to provide tips and advice.
©Daily Tennis News Wire
Topics: Australian Open 2012, Australian tennis news, Sports, Steve Woods, Tennis News
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