See one of the world’s biggest sporting events – the Australian Open – celebrating its centenary year in 2005.

This major international tennis tournament annually attracts the world’s top male and female players ‘down under’ to Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of the tennis season. This iconic Australian event also features music and entertainment around the site to make it a great trip for visitors of all ages.

Following the tournaments growth and success locally and internationally over the last 5 years, the Australian Open’s goal is to become the biggest annual sporting event in Asia/Pacific and one of the top 10 in the world.

For the fifth successive year, over half a million visitors attended the Australian Open plus record television coverage of the tournament saw over 3,830 hours of tennis broadcast to 182 territories across the globe, reaching an amazing 527 million homes.

The action takes place each January at Melbourne Park - just minutes from the heart of Melbourne city centre.

So why not come along and witness spectacular on court action as the world’s finest tennis players battle for Grand Slam honours and join in the festivities of the Australian Open, the Grand Slam of Asia Pacific.

For tickets and further tournament information check out the tournament website at www.AustralianOpen.com or contact:

Richie Gee Asia/Pacific Marketing Manager email rgee@tennisaustralia.com.au

Karen Mosley Ticketing & Tourism Manager email kmosley@tennisaustralia.com.au