Australian Open, Melbourne 2008

[glen]

Australian Open Tennis Championships, Melbourne 2008

14 Jan 2008 - 27 Jan 2008

Melbourne Park

Batman Avenue

MELBOURNE



The world comes to play at Melbourne Park in January when, as the opening Grand Slam of the year, Australian Open 2008 showcases the wonderful world of tennis. Australian Open 2007 was the biggest and the best in the tournament’s history attracting all top 20 men and 18 of the top 20 women, not to mention eight former world No.1s and a record 554,858 fans. And Australian Open 2008 is set to be even bigger and better than before when the cream of international tennis returns to Melbourne Park along with crowd-pleasing Hawk-Eye Video Line Calling, a dazzling array of top Australian and International music acts, and some captivating new off-court diversions. Check out the official website for ticket information and sign up for the Tennis World e-newsletter to keep up to date with all the latest news from Australian Open 2008.



For bookings, call Ticketek on 132849.

Phone: 03 9914 4400.

Web: [url="http://www.AustralianOpen.com"]http://www.AustralianOpen.com[/url]

[glen]

Here is a press release from the Australian Open website. They have a nice five day pass this time which will be pretty affordable:

New ticket to see world's best

by Tennis Australia

Friday, 22 June, 2007



A NEW five-day Australian Open Ground Pass is being hailed by organisers as one of the best value-for-money tickets in world sport and entertainment.



The pass gives tennis fans five days at the Australian Open for just $99, making it the cheapest Ground Pass in eight years.



“You can watch the best tennis in the world for less than $20 a day, as well as enjoying all of the entertainment, colour and life within the precinct,” Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood said.



The biggest ticket price increases at the 2008 Australian Open are for the much-sought after tickets to the men’s and women’s singles finals –up from $174 to $249.90. The semi finals are $149.90 (up from $104).



“This is purely a commercial decision, based upon greater costs as well as the need for more revenue, and made bearable by sheer demand. The finals tickets sell out very quickly and we think they are still excellent value for money,’’ Mr Wood explained.



He noted the Australian Open was far and away the biggest income earner for Tennis Australia, a non-for-profit organisation which invests all proceeds into promoting and developing the sport.



“Our aim is to have more people playing our sport more often and we want to nurture them through the ranks,’’ Mr Wood said.



“We want to find and develop the next generation of champions.’’



Some other ticket offers for the 2008 Australian Open include:



· Daily Ground Passes remaining at $29

· A new Vodafone Arena ticket (starting at $37) guaranteeing the holder a seat

· A Family Ground Pass for $75

· An after-5pm Ground Pass for $20



Queue complaints and concerns about crowd control prompted a rethink on Vodafone Arena arrangements, which previously had limited reserve seating with the remainder accessible to Ground Pass holders.



“The massive queues and incredibly long waits in the sheer hope of getting a seat have been a source of frustration for many,’’ Mr Wood said. “Now you can get a ticket to Vodafone Arena which guarantees a seat all day.’’



Series packages go on sale for two days only on October 4 and all tickets are on sale from October 6.

[glen]

anyone planning on going to the tennis? <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> i am thinking about it. though i might end up missing out on tickets according to the TV ads! they reckon tickets are going fast! though that could just be aggressive marketing! <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[skatermonkey]

[quote name='glen' post='3861' date='Jan 8 2008, 03:59 PM']anyone planning on going to the tennis? <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> i am thinking about it. though i might end up missing out on tickets according to the TV ads! they reckon tickets are going fast! though that could just be aggressive marketing! <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]



Yeah I wouldn't mind going, just hope it's going to be competitive and not just fed express coasting to another title.

By the way this is my first post, I only just joined.







*edited due to pressing submit without actually typing anything*

[glen]

hey skatermonkey, welcome to the forum! it would be interesting to see the fed express on a 40 degree day like today!!!! <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



cheers, glen

[Guest]

can you still get ground pass tickets at fed square info center?

[Guest]

this suks the ground pass doesnt get access to vodafone arena !! tsk tsk

now have to pay 40+ for tikets dats just saadd yet again its only just tennis.

[glen]

hi kooo, you can always watch it on TV for free! <img src='http://www.melbournechat.org/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



i think that is what i will be doing this year.



cheers, glen