Overview
- Tennis Australia is assessing adjoining sites including AAMI Park, Gosch’s Paddock, land near the MCG and Collingwood’s training base to relieve pressure on Melbourne Park.
- This year’s Open drew more than 1.3 million attendees, creating long entry queues, packed outside courts and a temporary halt to ground-pass sales.
- Tiley flagged a showcase glass court with a digitally interactive surface and a sphere-like dome offering 270-degree 8K immersion for fans.
- Player-care ideas include a “Pit Lane” changeover chair that cools athletes and tracks vitals plus expanded on-site screenings, dental and podiatry services and access to MRIs.
- He also signaled further prize-money growth beyond the record $111 million, while declining to address speculation about a possible USTA move.