Apia International Sydney Tennis - Australian Open Series

On-site activities

On-site activities

There’s plenty of off-court action to keep you entertained during the Apia International Sydney.

Make the most of your visit to the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.

Twilight concert series

The twilight concert series is back for 2012. Sarah McLeod, Steve Balbi, Jenny Morris and Dragon will entertain crowds at The Daily Telegraph live site as the excitement of the finals hits the tournament.

Thursday 12 January, 6:30 pm

Sarah McLeod, Steve Balbi

Friday 13 January, 6:30 pm

Jenny Morris

Saturday 14 January, 6:30 pm

Bryley, Dragon

Please note artist performances are time permitting subject to the end of day sessions and weather conditions.

MLC Tennis Hot Shots courts


The Apia International Sydney has three purpose built mini MLC Tennis Hot Shots courts where children 10 and under can emulate their tennis heroes with Tennis Australia’s national grassroots program – MLC Tennis Hot Shots. Come and see what all the fuss is about and link up with your local MLC Tennis Hot Shots Deliverer.

Kids day

Apia International Sydney 2012 is throwing open the gates to all children aged 16 years and under, welcoming them free of charge on Kids Day on Monday 9 January 2012. A special attraction Kids Day provides a great opportunity to introduce young players to the wonderful world of tennis. With loads of activities to keep young tennis fans entertained including on-court activities, MLC Tennis Hot Shots, meet and greet the tennis stars, show bags, roving entertainment and much more.

Get into tennis booth

Find out more about tennis. Whether you’re a junior or senior, looking at getting on the professional circuit, playing local competitions and tournaments or returning back to the game after some time away, ‘Get Into Tennis’ has something for you. Come and collect some information on programs, clubs, coaching, competition, officiating and social activities while you’re enjoying the tennis.

Kids interactive zone


Visit the Kids Interactive Zone and try your hand at a variety of interactive tennis activities – test your might on the speed serve, take to the MLC Tennis Hot Shots courts, try and return a serve, perfect your dive volley or grab a mate and take on doubles trouble – we’ve got something for everybody.

The Caltex ‘Driver Safety marquee’

Visit the Caltex Driver Safety marquee, located opposite Door K of Ken Rosewall Arena, to test your skills with the ‘Driver Simulator’ experience.

Ricoh HotSpot for hot shots

Free HotSpot printing for all attendees of the Apia International Sydney 2012 at the Ricoh sponsor booth. Print securely from your smart phone while you’re on the move.

Win a trip to South Africa with South African Airways – the Official Airline of the ATP



Head to the South African Airways marquee for the chance to win a return flight for two people to South Africa plus ATP World Tour autograph signings. Bringing the world to Africa and taking Africa to the world – South African Airways.

Medibank marquee

Make sure you visit the Medibank marquee on site for your chance to win a refreshing weekend at The Westin Sydney, including a $500 EFTPOS card. Or take some time out to have a relaxing massage by a qualified masseuse. Don’t forget to grab a giveaway that will help you stay refreshed all day.

Medibank – For Better Health.

Peak Sport

Peak Sport is a proud sponsor of the WTA and is Peak’s expansion into Australia. Peak Sport has a wide range of runners, casuals, apparel and sports accessories now available in retail outlets across NSW with tennis shoes to be available soon. Visit the Peak booth next to match court one for more information.

FedEx Reliability Zone

Visit the FedEx Reliability Zone and take part in the ball pit challenge for the chance to toss the coin during a centre court match, or to win a jersey signed by ATP star players. Tennis-goers can also take part in ATP World Tour autograph signings, or write a message to your favourite ATP player using FedEx Player Mail.

Audrey Wilkinson Marquee

Join the highly knowledgeable staff at the Audrey Wilkinson Marquee for a true cellar door experience. Showcasing some of our very best wines, some of which will be available for purchase at all licensed venues at the tournament. You can even order cases of wine to be delivered later at your convenience.

Audrey Wilkinson Winemakers Masterclass

Hosted by winemaker Jeff Byrne, this is your chance to get a fun and informative winemaker’s perspective on five of Audrey Wilkinson’s best wines. Included in the line-up is the wine recently awarded the accolade of Best Young Semillon at the National Wine Show of Australia. For anyone curious about wine, this is a rare opportunity, too good to be missed. Seating is limited, so get in quick. Tickets are available at the Audrey Wilkinson marquee at $10 per person.

Apia

Visit the Apia marquee opposite Door B of Ken Rosewall Arena to pick up complimentary visors and fans to keep you cool during the tennis.

USANA Health Sciences

Drop by the USANA booth for your chance to win instantly with the USANA Prize Wheel, including a daily major prize draw to win a six month supply of USANA Essentials™ – the Official Multivitamin of the Women’s Tennis Association – simply present your ticket to have a spin and see if you’re a winner. While you’re there ask for some tips on how to put your body and health first. Located opposite Door B of Ken Rosewall Arena.

The Daily Telegraph live site

The Daily Telegraph live site (located opposite match court 4) will play host to some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment throughout the week. As well as the twilight concert series, the live site will feature daily player interviews and autograph sessions, as well as all the Ken Rosewall Arena tennis action on the big screen.

Corona public bar

Come by the Corona Public Bar for special offers on ice-cold Corona, the chance to win Corona merchandise and the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the ATP players for autograph signings.

Australian tennis museum

Do you recognise names like Ken Rosewall, Frank Sedgman, John Bromwich, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Lew Hoad or Margaret Court? Did you know that these incredible players were all either trained by Harry Hopman or managed by Nell Hopman? In the Australian Tennis Museum’s new exhibition “The Hopman Era:

Australia on the Rise” follow Australia’s journey to the top of world tennis through a power couple who had brilliant but often controversial ideas. Find out why the ‘Hopman Era’ was Australia’s golden age of tennis at the Australian Tennis Museum.

Meet tennis legend Ken Rosewall

Learn about Harry Hopman from one of his students. Tennis Legend Ken Rosewall will be in the museum to meet people and sign autographs. Please check in the museum for days and times.

Activities for kids

Become a tennis detective to discover amazing facts about the history of tennis in the ‘Great Museum Tennis Hunt’. Feel what it was like to play tennis with a wooden racquet in our Racquet Challenge Area or compete against your friends in a game of Wii tennis.

Merchandise

The Apia International Sydney 2012 merchandise outlet is located opposite Door L of Ken Rosewall Arena. It sells the perfect souvenir of your time at the event, including Wilson jumbo tennis balls, racquets, T-shirts, caps, and drink bottles. Also available is an extensive range of Cancer Council sunscreen.