Australian Open - The Grand Slam of Asia/Pacific 

The Australian Open 2010 returns to Melbourne Park from the 18th to 31st January after an amazing 2009 Gram Slam mens final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

The Australian Open 2010 is 1 of only 4 Grand Slam tennis tournaments in the world and the first of the year. The Australian Open event has played every January in Melbourne since 1972 and at Melbourne Park since 1988.

World no 1 Roger Federer is set to be the mens favourite this year along with Novac Djokovic, whilst world no 2 Rafael Nadal will be back to defend his title that he won for the first time last year. Nadal now is said to be on good form after having a short time to prepare due to injuries in 2009.

In the 2009 womens tennis Serena Williams won her 4th Australian Open and returns to defend her title. Both Williams and Sharapova are past champions in Melbourne, and are strong favourites to win the womens title this year. Sharapova won the 2008 Australian Open but was unable to defend her title in last years tournament due to her shoulder injury.

Current champions: Mens singleRafael Nadal. Womens singleSerena Williams. Mens doublesBob Bryan and Mike Bryan. Womens doublesSerena Williams and Venus Williams. Mixed doublesSania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi.

Further Information

Current champions: Mens single Rafael Nadal. Womens single Serena Williams. Mens doubles Bob Bryan & Mike Bryan. Womens doubles Serena Williams & Venus Williams. Mixed doubles Sania Mirza & Mahesh Bhupathi.

Further Information

For open ticket holders a free Yarra Trams shuttle service operates on route 70 from the CBD to Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena. Operate until 1 hour until the end of play. Richmond, Flinders Street and Jolimont stations are within easy walking distance to Melbourne Park.