Australian Open Offers Major Improvements

Written by: on 3rd October 2012
Tennis Australian Open 2012
Australian Open Offers Major Improvements

epa03084146 Rafael Nadal of Spain returns to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's single final match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 29 January 2012. EPA/MAST IRHAM  |

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

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