Rod Laver Australian Open Court

Rod laver arena the centre court in the background.

Rod laver australian open court.

Rodney george laver ac mbe born 9 august 1938 better known as rod laver is an australian former tennis player. The extreme heat policy is a rule pertaining to the australian open tennis. He was the no. Laver s 200 singles titles are the most in tennis history.

Rod laver arena acts as the centre court for the australian open tennis championships every year. He also was the no. The arena is within walking distance from richmond station and flinders. 1 ranked amateur in 1961 62.

Men s doubles schedule both semi s within equitable time slot. Novak djokovic of serbia kisses the norman brookes challenge cup trophy after winning the men s singles final sunday against dominic thiem of austria at the australian open at rod laver arena in. Laver is widely considered the best player of his generation and. It was introduced in 1998 after consultation with a number of tennis players.

Parking will not be available at melbourne olympic parks from friday 10 january until after the australian open make sure you plan ahead and seek alternate parking or use public transport. For the night session rod laver arena and margaret court arena doors will not be opened for patron access before 6 30 pm for 7 00 pm sessions and 7 00 pm for 7 30 pm sessions or less than 30 minutes after the conclusion of the day session whichever is later.