Iconic players, great rivalries, memorable moments, blockbuster matches, behind-the-scenes stories and classic photographs. When it comes to world ranking points, tradition, prize money and public attention, the Australian Open is by far the most important sporting event in Australia. This book is the perfect souvenir of that event, featuring the words of some of Australia s best tennis writers accompanied by photographs that capture all facets of the action. The Official Australian Open Book tells the story of this great tournament from its humble beginnings to the huge event it has become: the dramas that have unfolded on and off the court, the organisations and the personalities responsible for the rise in prestige and prize money, the spectators, the celebrities, the fashion and the controversies that have made modern tennis, and the Australian Open, so exciting.