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Federer to Headline 2026 Australian Open Opening Ceremony

12/17/2025

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Roger Federer will headline the inaugural Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Australian Open on January 17.
He will join Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter, and Lleyton Hewitt.
Tournament Director Craig Tiley says the ceremony marks the start of the tennis season.
Ticket sales began December 17 at noon AEDT, with tickets from $149.
The Australian Open runs January 18 to February 1, 2026.

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Roger Federer will headline the inaugural Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Australian Open on January 17.
He will join Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter, and Lleyton Hewitt.
Tournament Director Craig Tiley says the ceremony marks the start of the tennis season.
Ticket sales began December 17 at noon AEDT, with tickets from $149.
The Australian Open runs January 18 to February 1, 2026.