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[VIC] Free Entry to Australian Open Qualifying at Melbourne Park (14-17 January 2020)

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[VIC] Free Entry to Australian Open Qualifying at Melbourne Park (14-17 January 2020)
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Time has come on 11/01/2020 - 17:39 ausopen.com (3226 clicks)
Last edited 13/01/2020 - 21:44 by 1 other user

Once again, this year entry to Melbourne Park during Australian Open qualifying days is free.

This is a fantastic freebie in the AO tennis program every year, but judging by past turnouts not everyone knows about this great free experience that awaits anyone who has the time.

The men’s and women’s singles qualifying takes place on the outside courts and runs over four days from Tuesday 14 January to Friday 17 January with free entry for the public.

Locate the best entrance gate for you, go through security and roam among the outside courts until you find a match that interests you, sit down and enjoy.

No booking or ticketing applies during the qualifying pre-tournament period.

Gates open at 9:30am and play starts at 10am. Evening visitors should check on the AO website for live updates to see if matches are still in progress. There is usually still some play happening until around 7 to 9pm at night.

UPDATE

Who to watch AO2020 qualifying
https://ausopen.com/articles/news/who-watch-ao2020-qualifyin…

Order of play
https://ausopen.com/schedule

Tournament schedule
https://ausopen.com/tournament-schedule

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  • Aguero48 on 11/01/2020 - 20:38

    Does anyone know when the draw will come out for these matches?

    • khey on 11/01/2020 - 21:07

      A day before to prevent match fixing

  • movieman on 11/01/2020 - 21:37

    Are there proper seats provided?

    Is there a map, or how do we find the relevant matches that are free on those dates?

    I've never been, and would be keen.

    Thanks OP

    • davesgnl05 on 11/01/2020 - 21:42
      +1

      It depends where the match is. Most showcourts or stadiums will have seats available. Generally it's only the practice courts that won't have seats. There's maps all over the grounds and they're handed out at the gates if needed.

  • Griffindinho on 11/01/2020 - 22:29
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    Nice get to see Hyeon Chung for free with my Korean girlfriend

    • jimbler on 12/01/2020 - 09:58

      He should have been given a wildcard. He was in the semi-final only two years ago, missed most of last year through injury, and Craig Tiley is continually promoting this as the "Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific"….yeah right. /rant

      • neil on 12/01/2020 - 15:50

        Not quite how that works.

        Asia Pacific gets 1 wildcard spot based on the results of an Asia Pacific Wildcard Playoff. See results of which Tatsuma Ito won and thus won the wildcard.

    • Piranha2004 on 12/01/2020 - 06:20
      +2

      No these are matches that count for entry into the actual tournament. Bushfire one is a one off fund raiser

      • mlburnian on 12/01/2020 - 06:38
        -3

        I guess I should have put a /s

  • herrod on 12/01/2020 - 01:57

    Great time of the year to be in Melb and you've got time to go. Tradies are still putting stuff up and not everything's open or ready to go though.

  • corepda on 12/01/2020 - 08:30

    Does anyone have exact address where these matches are happening?

    • neil on 12/01/2020 - 15:52
      +1

      Melbourne Park, multiple courts. Can't miss it. :)

  • ozray50 on 12/01/2020 - 11:34

    Thanks Op. Very timely for us, going to Melbourne next Tuesday

  • hubs1982 on 12/01/2020 - 21:50

    Thanks OP, I understand that there is a kids day on 18th, just wondering if there is a minimum age for entry to the qualifiers? Appears that my son is showing some interest with tennis…

    • neil on 12/01/2020 - 23:38

      I've seen babies at the tennis, not that it's a good idea. You can easily walk around if the kid (or the adult) gets bored/thirsty/bathroom.

      • hubs1982 on 12/01/2020 - 23:49

        Cool, he is in Primary school and so is somewhat controllable.
        Cheers!

  • Time has come on 13/01/2020 - 21:49
    +1

    Website now updated with the order of play and an overview of the who to watch in qualifying.

    Who to watch AO2020 qualifying
    https://ausopen.com/articles/news/who-watch-ao2020-qualifyin…

    Order of play
    https://ausopen.com/schedule

    • Griffindinho on 13/01/2020 - 22:35

      A few Aussies on tomorrow. Might go see prince Bernard play and Luke saville

  • pcox on 14/01/2020 - 16:26

    Check the conditions first. I've just returned from Spring St and still have a dry tickle in my throat from the haze.

    Melbourne's atmosphere was rated the worst in the world overnight. Several players have quit due to poor air.

  • Time has come on 15/01/2020 - 10:02

    I was more bothered by heat than haze at the Australian open.

    While the smoke looked a little unsettling it didn't seem to be impacting anyone I saw on day 1 of qualifying.

    I was sorry to see video of one distressed player but glad that the majority played on.

  • robzila316 on 17/01/2020 - 15:36

    Does anyone know if there is free entry tomorrow also?

    Lots of qualifying matches still are still being played on Saturday.

    • Roja on 18/01/2020 - 09:50

      Spoke to their customer service. You have to buy a Kids Tennis Day pass to get in today.

      They have sold out online and only have a limited amount to buy at the gate.

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