Room to spare at the Australian Open
We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Dismiss
Normal text size
Advertisement
Day one of the Australian Open’s brave new world and already the social and financial hierarchies were firmly establishing themselves. These are uncharted waters (being February), which left many discombobulated and dreaming of the good old days.
It was slow going at the Founders Club behind a wooden paling fence opposite Rod Laver Arena. There, patrons who have dropped up to $70,000 for the privilege can enjoy access all areas over the fortnight of the tournament.