Melbourne’s Summer of Tennis Serves Up a Classic
Tickets to the Care A2+ Kooyong Classic will go on sale at 11am today, as the iconic event returns for Melbourne’s Summer of Tennis from January 10-12.
In its 33rd year, the Classic, staged by Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, will again bring world-class tennis to the sporting capital of the world, with more than 12,000 fans expected to attend across the three-day tournament.
Each year, the Kooyong Classic features the world’s best players in their final preparation for the Australian Open. The 2023 event will feature current World No.1, Carlos Alcaraz, Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur, top-ranked American Taylor Fritz and US Open champion Marin Cilic. They will be joined by Japan’s No. 1 ranked player Yoshito Nishioka, with more big names including the women’s field to be announced in the coming weeks.
At the recently redeveloped venue, fans can see, hear and feel the action up close, with general admission tickets as well as a wide array of corporate hospitality packages, all available through Ticketek and www.kooyongclassic.com.au.
The tennis action and entertainment will run from 11am to 5pm each day, catering to all ages with activities from Tennis Victoria, bars and music and a wide variety of foods on the Kooyong Common lawn area.
CareA2+ Kooyong Classic Tournament Director, Peter Johnston said: “The two-month countdown to Australia’s Summer of Tennis is officially on with the release of ticket sales to the Kooyong Classic today.
“With Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz and Marin Cilic and a host of other stars, the Care A2+ Kooyong Classic is set to provide world-class competition and entertainment, and an event not to be missed.
“Thanks to the support of our partners, over 20 broadcasters around the world and SBS providing 18 hours of domestic national coverage, the Care A2+ Kooyong Classic returns as a staple of Melbourne’s sporting calendar after two years on the sidelines.”
From 2023, the famous event will be known as the CareA2+ Kooyong Classic after event organisers sealed a five-year title sponsorship deal with CareA2+, a leading Australian health and wellness company. official international broadcast and marketing partner Media Pro Asia has also committed for a further 5 years. The event is supported by gold-level partner GO Markets as well as Mitchelton, The Como, Schweppes, Versa, Dunlop, Black Leopard, Patterson Cheney , Perry Callan , AM Sportswear and ScoreBuzzer.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 10, to Thursday, January 12, 2023.
WHERE: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, 489 Glenferrie Rd, Kooyong VIC 3144.
TICKETS: Tickets on sale TODAY at 11am through Ticketek and at www.kooyongclassic.com.au. Corporate Box packages can be purchased by contacting the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club: info@kooyongclassic.com.au.
BROADCAST: The 2023 Care A2+ Kooyong Classic will be broadcast live nationally and streamed online on SBS between 11am and 5pm on each day of the event and distributed internationally through Media Pro Asia.
MEDIA: Please note that accreditation is essential for all media wishing to cover this event. Details on how to apply will be made available soon.
For enquiries, please contact Stamping Ground:
Michelle Stamper | michelle@stampingground.com.au
Jordie Browne | jordie@stampingground.com.au
Peter Johnston | Kooyong Classic, Tournament Director
0414 498 488
peter@peterjohnstonsports.com
