- Craig Tiley and Tennis Australia wary of interest in Saudi Arabia
- Grand-slam-record 1.1 million fans attended tournament this year
Craig Tiley is promising to keep splashing money on the Australian Open to ensure the Melbourne major remains the crown jewel on the nation’s annual sporting calendar.
Acutely aware of threats from Saudi Arabia and China, Tennis Australia (TA) has extended its contract with the Victorian government to ensure Melbourne Park continues hosting the officially branded ‘Grand Slam of Asia Pacific’ until at least 2046.