1905: Australian Open

The Australian Open was first played in 1905 as The Australasian Championships. Because of its geographic remoteness, historically, the event did not gain attendance from the top tennis players consistently. As late as 1980s, the event lacked participating from top ranked tennis professionals. Since its move to Melbourne Park in 1988, the Australian Open has been widely regarded as a Grand Slam.

Name change 1905: Australasian Championships 1927: Australian Championships 1969: Australian Open

Surface change 1905: Grass 1988: Hard Rebound Ace 2008: Hard Plexicushion

Venue change 1905: Melbourne 1906 -: Christchurch and alternated in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. In 1912 at Hastings 1972: Kooyong 1988: Melbourne Park