In world of sports, tennis is a sport of great popularity. Earlier an elite game, now is gaining appreciation among common people. In the field of Tennis, four international events are of the foremost importance. It is one of the four main tournaments of Tennis in the world, constituting the grand slam. Out of four grand slams of the world, the Australian Open tennis is the first event of the year. For the first time, this tournament was held in year 1905.
Australian Open is held annually in the city of Melbourne in Australia. Although to win a slam means winning all the four tournament in a calendar year but now people refer each tournament as different slam in itself. Australian Open 2008 is going to be the first title of the year where tennis champions are serving action. Watch the action packed two weeks where the hottest tennis players are going to compete for the prestigious trophy. The event is starting on 14th January, 2008 and would run up to 27 January, 2008. Venue for the tournament will be Melbourne Park in Australia as always.
Ros Laver Arena and Vodafone Arena are two main courts used for the Australian Tennis Open, having retractable roofs, making it the only Grand Slam with indoor play. There will be competition for men's single, women's single, men's, women's double, juniors and master's titles. The tournament is held in mid of extremely hot days of Australian summer and hence extreme heat policy is often put at play.
In its 103 year old history, the Australian Open 2008 will witness the fiercest competition among all top ranked 100 men and 99 of the top 100 women. The Rebound Ace surface which is being used for past 20 years at Melbourne Park will be substituted by cushioned acrylic surface known as Plexicushion.
Australian Tennis Open draws world's the best players and a crowd of more than 550,000 spectators in the fortnight. The ambience at the Australian Tennis open is vibrant and quite bright as there are huge video screens, put in action all over to broadcast live match. One gets other attractions there as live music, interactive activities and great variety of food outlets having fanciest cuisines.
Get ready to watch the full steam action at prestigious Melbourne Park with Australian Open tennis tickets. To cheer your favorite tennis player, get ready with your sunglasses and Australian Open tennis tickets.
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