The Australian Open 2010 is scheduled to start on Monday 18 January. The full schedule will be available on www.australianopen.com on Sunday 17 January.
(Tenniswallpapers.net pic)
Grand Slam Oval construction efforts are in full swing to prepare Melbourne Park’s extravagant new entertainment precinct for operation by Monday.
The 11,000 square-metre space, located between Rod Laver and Hisense Arenas, will more than double the area available to spectators during Australian Open 2010.
Grand Slam Oval will feature two giant screens, the Heineken Beer Garden, the Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Moscato Bar, daily live entertainment including bands and DJs, and areas for relaxing, shopping and pampering.
(Rafael Nadal, Spain, practices on centre court ahead of the main draw on Monday)
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley says Grand Slam Oval will give fans even more opportunities to relax and enjoy the carnival atmosphere that characterises the tournament.
“The Australian Open has attracted record crowds for the past nine years, and with the increased numbers we recognised that we needed to reconfigure our space to ensure the best possible spectator experience,” he says.
(Roger Federer, Switzerland, in a practice session three days before the tournament starts)
“At Australian Open 2010 we have something for everyone – from the diehard tennis fans keen to snare a spot on a show court, young adults who enjoy the live entertainment, and families who come for a great day out.”
Visitors to Grand Slam Oval have endless options when it comes to activities. They can:
* Win a Kia Soul car by entering the competition at the Kia Live @ the Open marquee
* Enjoy a pampering session or relax under the trees in the upstairs orchard at the Cussons Pure Oasis, a rainforest retreat for Grand Slam Oval visitors
* Receive an ice cube massage at the Evian Spa
The Australian Open’s FM radio partner Nova 100 will broadcast live from Grand Slam Oval each day during the Open.
Garden Square, previously the venue for entertainment at Melbourne Park, will now be a more family-friendly venue featuring tennis on the large screen, Kia face painting, MLC’s Tennis Hot Shots, Fan Zone and Autograph Island, the Wilson International Stringers and roving entertainment.
(Tennis legend John McEnroe at the official draw for the Australian Open 2010)
According to the fist five matches, they will be played by:
Roger Federer vs. Igor Andreev RND 1
Rafael Nadal vs. Peter Luczak RND 1
Novak Djokovic vs. Daniel Gimeno-Traver RND 1
Juan Martin Del Potro vs. Michael Russell RND 1
Andy Murray vs. Qualifier RND 1
(Maria Sharapova practises on Rod Laver Arena ahead of Australian Open 2010)
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(The World's Biggets Stage covering the Australian Open in Melbourne Park, Australia)
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Sponsors for this event:
Mayor Sponsor:
Kia Motors
Associate Sponsors:
Anz
Jacob’s Creek
Rolex
Oficial Partners:
Lacoste, IBM, ‘yes’ Optus, MLC;Victoria, the place to be.
Official Sponsors:
Powerade, Post, Evian, Panasonic, Vaustralia, Heineken, Wilson, Pure
[Source: Australian Open 2010 Home Page]
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