Why this photo shows the Australian Open has a HUGE problem
Record crowds have poured into Melbourne Park this yearRows of empty seats during a top-10 women’s match have raised questions over ticketing, scheduling and hospitality at the Australian Open. 'Everywhere you look, empty seats in Rod Laver Arena,' one posted to social media. Join the debate How should the Australian Open balance corporate perks with giving real fans access to prime seats? Madison Keys continued her deep run into the Australian Open with her straight sets victoryThe all-USA showdown should have attracted a full house, not rows of empty seats in the main stadium
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'They’ve absolutely ruined the Australian open experience,' one tennis fan posted on social media. British player Emma Raducanu earlier criticised the practice of scheduling women's matches after potential five-set men's encounters, saying: 'It's very difficult to be scheduling women's matches after a potential five-set match.Source: Daily Mail January 27, 2026 03:50 UTC
