Dear community, the Australian Open 2023 continues and this we’re getting closer to the most heated matches. We know that you are intrigued and follow the tournament. And, while we are working on new predictions, let’s learn more about the history of the event!
Name
Managed by Tennis Australia, the first annual tennis tournament, known as the Australasian Championships, was held in Melbourne in 1905. Nineteen years later, the event got big, and in 1927, it was rebranded into the Australian Championships. In 1969 it became open to any participants, including professionals, and got its current title, turning into the Australian Open.
Geography
Since 1905, the tournament has been held 110 times in 5 Australian and 2 New Zealander cities, including Melbourn, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Christchurch, and Hastings.
Chronology
The annual event was held every year since 1905 except for 1916–1918 due to World War I and 1941–1945 due to World War II.
Surfaces
From 1905 to 1988, the Australian Open was known for grass courts. However, it used other surfaces, including green-colored Rebound Ace from 1988 to 2007, blue Plexicushion from 2008 to 2019, and blue GreenSet from 2020.
Interesting Facts
- The first events were not very popular because Australian states and New Zealand had their tournaments.
- The Australian Open is said to boost the Victorian economy. For instance, in 2020, the event contributed $387.7 million to the treasury.
- The first international players who participated in the Australian Open were the US Davis Cup representatives. They went to the Australian tournament in 1946.
- Mats Wilander became the only player to win grass and hard courts tournaments.
- The Australian Open used to fluctuate due to the climate of each site and various events. However, since 1988, it has been held at the Melbourne Park stadium.
2023 Australian Open
Held from 16 to 29 January, the 111th Australian Open will take place at Melbourne Park and include multiple singles and doubles tournaments for professional, junior, and wheelchair players. The Official Program represents the world’s top 50-ranked men and women players.
Main Facts
- The sponsor of the event is Kia.
- Novak Djokovic, the nine-time champion, will participate in the tournament after his 3-year ban.
To learn more about this year’s Australian Open and its participants, we recommend you check the event’s official site. There you can track the statistics and read players’ interviews. Meanwhile, if you seek predictions, fun, and profits, stay tuned and explore our Prosper opportunities!
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