Synopsis

The Australian Open is the first of the world's four Grand Slam tennis tournaments each year, taking place in January at Melbourne Park. The tournament commenced in 1905 and has since grown considerably in stature and popularity, attracting the world’s top players. As one of the world’s most important tennis tournaments, The Australian Open continues to produce unforgettable moments in tennis history.

The Australian Open Tennis Archive is an extensive collection of matches including Finals & Semi-Finals from the Men's, Women's and Doubles tournaments. These date back to 1975 and continue to the present day.

Previous winners of the tournament include Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, Justine Henin, and Serena Williams.

Date:1975 - Present day

Coverage:FOOTAGE COLLECTION

The Australian Open Tennis Archive is an impressive collection of footage from the Men's, Women's and Doubles tournaments; consisting of over 3,000 hours of footage.

Match Footage

- Long form coverage of all Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals, with cleared English commentary and international sound.
Duration: approx. 5 hours per year

- Long form coverage of all Men’s and Women’s Singles Semi-Finals, with international sound.
Duration: approx. 10 hours per year

- Long form coverage of all Doubles Semi-Finals and Finals, with cleared English commentary and international sound.
Duration: approx. 150 hours per year

YEARS AVAILABLE: 1975 to the present day


PROGRAMMING

DOCUMENTARIES     

‘Newk’  - A Legend of Australian Tennis

A 52-minute programme looking into John Newcombe and his triumph in the 1975 Australian Open - the last of his seven Grand Slam titles, with cleared English commentary and international sound.

The Greatest Moments at Melbourne Park 1988 - 1998

A 78-minute programme covering the highs and lows of The Australian Open, since its move to Melbourne Park in 1988, with cleared English commentary and international sound.

Great Showdowns of The Australian Open

This 52-minute programme concentrates on some of the unforgettable matches and personalities seen at The Australian Open over the last thirty years.

100 Years in the Making

A celebration of The Australian Open's greatest Champions and its most enduring figures. Interviews with a role call of past Champions gives the viewers a unique insight into what makes this tournament so special for players from across the globe. From the early domination of local favourites Roy Emerson, Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong, to the 1980s rivalry of Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf, plus featuring the turning point match between Jimmy Connors and local boy, John Newcombe. This film highlights the truly magical atmosphere that surrounds the courts of Australia for two weeks every year.
 
Top 10 Australian Open Champions

Based on appearances and achievements at The Australian Open, we countdown the definitive list of players who have made it into the ultimate ‘Australian’ top 10. The programme is a bevy of some of the greatest tennis legends of all time. Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rod Laver and Martina Hingis are but a few to be interviewed in this action packed, drama filled documentary. For tennis pundits and purists alike, this 52-minute programme serves up a rally of momentous moments in the 104 year history of The Open.

Where are they now

A 52-minute documentary which celebrates some of the greatest stories in Australian Open folklore, tracking down some of the greatest Champions and finding out...Where are they now? This documentary reflects on these stories and raises anticipation for Australian Open Competitons to come.


CLASSIC MATCHES    

Some of the greatest play from The Australian Open with cleared English commentary and international sound.

Men’s Final 1975 Newcombe v. Connors
Women’s Final 1982 Evert v. Navratilova
Women’s Final 1985 Navratilova v. Evert Lloyd
Men’s Final 1988 Wilander v. Cash
Women’s Final 1993 Seles v. Graf
Men's Quarter-Final 1995 Sampras v. Courier
Men's Final 1995 Sampras v. Agassi
Women’s Semi-Final 1996 Seles v. Rubin
Men’s Final 1996 Becker v. Chang
Men's Semi-Final 2000 Sampras v. Agassi
Men’s Semi-Final 2001 Agassi v. Rafter  
Women’s Quarter-Final 2001 Hingis v. S. Williams
Women’s Final 2002 Capriati v. Hingis
Men’s Quarter-Final 2003 Roddick v. El Aynaoui
Men’s Semi-Final 2004 Agassi v. Safin
Men’s Semi-Final 2005 Safin v. Federer
Men’s Semi-Final 2006 Baghdatis v. Nalbandian
Men’s Semi-Final 2007 Federer v. Roddick

Duration:Various: Long form programming, match footage, interviews & general views.

Rights:All media rights

Territories:Worldwide

Venue:Melbourne Park

Technical Info:Available with English commentary. Other Languages available on request.

High Definition:YES

Associated Websites:www.australianopen.com