Three-time grand slam champion Carlos Alcaraz wants to play on Rod Laver Arena, after missing out on the chance to be on centre stage in the opening two rounds.The world No.3 has played both his matches on Margaret Court Arena,
Alex de Minaur loves this time of year. The time to chase an Australian Open. The time to compete inside a packed Rod Laver Arena.
It was Newcombe’s home tournament, and for him, the No. 1-ranked Connors was the draw. Then the Australian won.
The Australian Open begins at Melbourne Park. Follow along for all the major moments, matches and some fun as we cover the day and night sessions on day one.
The only champion in history to win the calendar Grand Slam as an amateur and again as a professional, Laver will be a busy man during the AO fortnight. It marks the 25th anniversary of the Australian Open renaming its center court Rod Laver Arena and it's the 65th anniversary of the Rockhampton Rocket winning his maiden major at the 1960 Australian Open.