Tennis in Melbourne

Australian Open. The Australian Open, held in January, is one of the world's four Grand Slam tournaments. You can buy tickets at the event or from Ticketek. www.australianopen.com.

Melbourne & Olympic Parks. Melbourne & Olympic Parks Batman Ave., City Center, Melbourne, VIC, 3000. 03/9286-1600. www.mopt.com.au.

Melbourne Park Tennis Centre. Brought your racket? Melbourne Park Tennis Centre has 22 outdoor and 4 hard indoor Rebound Ace courts. Play is canceled during the Australian Open in January. Batman Ave., City Center, Melbourne, VIC, 3000. 1300/836647. www.mopt.com.au.

Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre. Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre has five synthetic-grass outdoor courts. Powlett Reserve, Albert St., East Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3002. 03/9417-6511. www.powlettreservetenniscentre.com.au.

Fawkner Park Tennis Centre. Fawkner Park Tennis Centre has six synthetic-grass outdoor courts. Fawkner Park, Toorak Rd. W, South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC, 3141. 03/9820-0611. www.fawknerparktenniscentre.com.