The Australian Open has surpassed last year’s overall attendance record with a day’s game, and will eventually draw nearly 1.1 million patrons by gates by the end of the 15 -day tournament on Sunday night.
They have been drawn from the on -court action and off -court attractive places, including new hospitality offers and more family -friendly activities around Melbourne Park. Tournament director Craig Tilly welcomed the result, saying “to make sure that the fans are comfortable is our top priority”.
But some people think that the role of the event has changed. Former player John Alexander told ABC on Saturday that “there is a Yubo factor of the crowd that is coming, whether it is sometimes meant to create the happiness or problem of his nationality.”
Another former professional Louise Paliming said he has seen more incidents of “taping on the shoulders” this year, which has drunk excessive alcohol. “I think we are now starting to see more people going to KIA. [Arena] And the other [non-ticketed] The stadium where this is a free ticket, but maybe they are new tennis fans, “he said.
“They are coming from football, football, basketball, and in a way, you have to think – well, we are at least introducing them to the game – maybe something else talks with players “
This year, umpires have worked hard to reduce obstacles to playing, but tennis Australia is satisfied with the attitude of fans. The number of emissions will be reviewed at the end of the tournament, but this percentage is less than last year, Tale said.
Behind the curtains, organizers are welcoming the effects of CCTV technology that automatically detects and records the number of guardians at important locations. New technology means that tennis Australia can sell more ground passes, as they can be confident to continue sales – instead of stopping them like previous years – if data shows that the site is still with There is scope.
The cameras were installed in 2022, and in the last three years, record attendees have helped run. Knowing how many people on the site have proved to be challenging in the past, as the ground pass holders can get out without scanning. “The big difference between our event and something to be held in MCG is that there is no official sitting,” Tale said.
The site was spread in 2025 to include the top court area focused on youth at the end of the site’s city. But tennis Australia has also been able to maximize attendance when the site is close to the capacity – set a new daily record of close to 100,000 on Friday – especially the day -session ends and night matches In the middle of the beginning of the time, tens of thousands of fans left the field.
The technology analyzes video feeds to automatically count the number of bodies that it finds everywhere. Melbourne and the Olympic Parks confirmed that no biometric data has been obtained.
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Organizers use information to make direct decisions which stalls of food and beverages are to open, how to implement ticket booths on the venue entrances, and protective and protective measures at busy times. How to deploy.
It also informs the design sequence every year. This year, along with the main practice courts, two new bars were set up, which have added facilities and improved crowds in the area, which was more crowded.
Last week, Teni said that Tennis Australia wants a bigger site in the years to come, as Melbourne Park is starting work on a 20 -year vision for the site.
Although this year’s tournament has set a new record of attendance and has been largely free from events, it has not been without challenges.
John Ken Arena’s virtual queue system ended on the first day, forcing administrators to apply physical lines – sometimes the sun needs to wait for hours – and the biggest access to ground pass holders. Tie the wrist on the wrist to provide access to the location. “We found that this was the best way to provide access to ground pass holders,” Tale said.
