Memorable Moments | AO - Australian Open
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2012 | The great tennis match of all time? | AO - Australian Open
It’s rare that a tennis match stops a nation - let alone the entire world - but that’s exactly what happened during the 2012 Australian Open men’s final. The match was between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and it lasted a jaw-dropping five hours and 53 minutes – the longest Grand Slam final of all time.
1988 | Move to Melbourne Park | AO - Australian Open
For almost two decades the Australian Open has been generating record crowds at Melbourne Park. It hasn’t always been this way. Before 1988 the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific was held at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.
2008 | Green to blue | AO - Australian Open
In 2008 the Australian Open transitioned from a cushioned hard surfaced called rebound ace to the cooler Plexicushion hard court you see today. The colour of the court also changed to a striking sea of blue.
AO and OPUS create world’s biggest Grand Slam tennis book
Jan 30, 2024 · The pictorial-based Australian Open Opus relives 80 unforgettable moments from the tournament and features stunning photography of past and present champions, many of whom signed a luxurious leather-bound limited edition that will be auctioned for charity.
Writers reflect: Favourite AO 2023 moments - Australian Open
After reflecting on an incredible level of tennis, a variety of breakthrough performances and stars, milestones achieved, and countless emotional scenes, these were the moments that stayed with them.
1997 | The youngest Grand Slam winner | AO - Australian Open
In 1997, at the age of 16-years and 117-days, the Swiss defeated former world No.3 Mary Pierce in the final of the Australian Open. Perhaps the most impressive aspect to her win was the level of dominance the teenager exerted en route to her first Grand Slam.
2011 | Aussie Kim's Triumph | AO - Australian Open
The popular Belgian who didn’t drop a set as she swept into the final, defeated China’s Li Na in an entertaining 3-6 6-3 6-3 title match to win the Australian Open for the first time, an emotional victory given her affection for the country.
Australian Open 2024 Awards | AO
Jan 29, 2024 · In the latest edition of our AO Awards, we recall some of the most memorable moments from Australian Open 2024 and tip our hat to the players who helped create an unforgettable tournament to open the new Grand Slam season.
2003 | Serena Slam | AO - Australian Open
Serena Williams’ first Grand Slam in Australia was a memorable one. In 2002, the then-20 year-old won the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, becoming a global superstar and winning fans around the world.