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Opening week setting the scene for AO 2026

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Opening Week at the Australian Open may be one of the best times to visit Melbourne Park.

The first Grand Slam of the season officially starts with the main draw from Sunday, but gates have been open since Monday with record crowds enjoying the vast precinct – with kids, sports fans, influencers, celebrities and tennis greats all spotted.

Ticket sales up as Memorial Drive tournament provides Australian Open warm up

Australian tennis star, Alicia Molik grew up on centre court at Memorial Drive, now the Adelaide International Director is filling seats at the Australian Open warm-up.

"All of my junior days were spent at the Drive", Molik told ABC Roving Reporter Bobby Macumber.

Alicia Molik looks on at the Adelaide International at Memorial Drive.(Getty Images: Paul Kane)

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