The Australian Open is the first of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments held each year and takes place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. It is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, and tickets go on sale to the public in late September or early October. However, the Australian Open 2025 has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Australian Open is one of the most popular sporting events in the world, and tickets to the tournament sell out quickly. In 2023, over 800,000 people attended the tournament, and the total prize money for the tournament was over $75 million. The tournament is also important for the city of Melbourne, as it generates over $300 million in economic activity each year.