Overview
- Tournament director Craig Tiley said day-session ground-pass sales were paused, with only pricier arena tickets available by mid-morning.
- 'After 5' ground passes priced at A$49 remained on sale for evening entry.
- Entry lines at Melbourne Park stretched over an hour in late morning, with some fans reporting missed play and seeking refunds.
- Organisers pointed to tightened security following last month’s Bondi Beach shooting as a factor in slower entry.
- Queue pressure eased later in the day, though attendees reported long waits for food, merchandise and seats inside the venue.