Place Category: Members ClubPlace Tags: AUSTRALIA Melbourne
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The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne, Australia features 26 pristine grass courts. Known as the “Spiritual Home of Australian Tennis,” it hosted the Australian Open on grass until 1987. Today, the club offers world-class grass, en tout cas, and Plexicushion courts, alongside elite fitness, dining, and event facilities.
The grass courts are meticulously maintained for premier tournament play and social matches, operating primarily during the summer grass season. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Club Facts
Noteworthy Details
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- Australian Open History: The club was the original venue for the Australian Open when it was played on grass from 1972 to 1987, before the tournament moved to hard courts at Melbourne Park. [1, 2]
- The Kooyong Classic: The venue continues to host the Kooyong Classic, a prominent exhibition tournament that serves as a major lead-up event to the Australian Open. [1]
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