In which city is the Australian Open held?

The Australian Open is held in Melbourne, Australia, at the Melbourne Park sports and entertainment complex. Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria and has hosted the tournament since it moved to Melbourne Park in 1988.

The event began in 1905 as the Australasian Championships. Its early editions were staged in several Australian cities and in New Zealand, reflecting the tournament's original regional identity. It was renamed the Australian Championships in 1927 and became the Australian Open in 1969. The permanent Melbourne Park era began after organizers moved away from the older Kooyong venue.

Melbourne Park sits near the Yarra River, close to the city's central business district. Its main arenas include Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, and Margaret Court Arena, all of which have retractable roofs. Those roofs help the tournament continue during Melbourne's rain and extreme summer heat. The Australian Open is often called the “Happy Slam,” a nickname associated with its lively atmosphere, January timing, and location in one of Australia's major cultural and sporting cities.