Rafa & Australian Open 2014 - heres the AO Mbrs newsletter included with special reference to Rafa a friend of the tourney ! Tix for the general public went on sale- Today Tournament Director Craig Tiley announced some new exciting initiatives for the Australian Open 2015. Get closer to the action at Australian Open 2015 Australian Open 2015 promises to be even more player and fan-friendly. The Grand Slam players have nicknamed the Happy Slam today unveiled a beautifully refurbished Margaret Court Arena to now boast three-retractable roof stadiums, which will ensure play can continue regardless of weather conditions. We are determined to continually push ourselves to new heights in terms of facilities, service and the overall experience for players and fans, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said. We want to make the Happy Slam even happier. Initiatives for Australian Open 2015 include: - a 10 per cent increase in player prize money - a winners cheque of $3 million - 9600 seats in Hisense Arena now available to ground pass holders - a special Rafael Nadal charity event at Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday 14 January - Margaret Court Arena (7500 seats) ticketed for day and night sessions for the first eight days of the tournament - a peoples court to give fans an authentic Australian Open playing experience. Rafael Nadal named Friend of the Australian Open Rafael Nadal was today announced a friend of the Australian Open at official Australian Open 2015 launch events in Melbourne and Shanghai. I like too think Ive always ben friendly with the Australian Open, but Im excited it is now official, the 2009 mens singles champion joked. Im already focused on coming back to the Australian Open in January. It was a very emotional tournament for me this year. for me, its important to win the Australian Open again to achieve that, I need to continue to work hard, stay healthy and be bale to compete. Its a tournament I love so much, where the warm conditions are great and there is a fantastic crowd. There is a great atmosphere, the facilities are amazing and each year they keep improving. Its the beginning of the year and everyone, the fans, the staff and volunteers, are all very happy and friendly and in a good mood, Nadal continued. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley formally named Rafael Nadal a friend of the Australian Open at this mornings tournament launch at Melbourne Park, staged on the newly redeveloped Margaret Court Arena. Friends of the Australian Open is a new concept helping to promote Australias Grand Slam on the world stage. Without a doubt Rafael Nadal is one of the most exciting sportsman in the world, Tiley said. Australian Open and Australian Open Series Kids Tennis Day Your favourite Nickelodeon characters will join the worlds best players and entertain in serving up a whole lot of family fun! With events all over the country, there will be more chances than ever for the kids to get court up in the tennis madness. Check out the event details below for Kids Tennis Day events across the country. MELBOURNE: Kids Tennis Day presented by Nickelodeon will be held on Saturday 17 January 2015. Please go to ticketek.au/kidstennisday to book your tickets now. BRISBANE: Suncorp Kids Tennis Day presented by Nickelodeon will be held on Sunday 4 January 2015. From Wednesday 8 October 9am (Local time), tickets will be available through ticketek.au/brisbaneinternational PERTH: Hopman Cup Kids Tennis Day presented by Nickelodeon will be held on Sunday 4 January 2015. Please go to ticketek.au/hopmancup to secure your tickets now! SYDNEY: Apia International Sunday Kids Tennis Day presented by Nickelodeon will be held on Monday 12 January 2015. Details will be posted on apiainternational.au ! HOBART: Hobart International Kids Tennis Day presented by Nickelodeon will be held on Saturday 10 January 2015. Stay tuned for more details on hobartinternational.au ! Follow Tennis Australia: Facebook Twitter RSS YouTube Flickr
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