Is 2017 the year when Sir Andy Murray wins his first Australian Open title? The event is the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events of the year – the other three being the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Since 1988 the tournament has been played on hard courts at Melbourne Park – the two primary courts are located at the Rod Laver Arena (image below) and Hisense Arena, both are equipped with retractable roofs. Hotel accommodation still available at https://www.agoda.com/city/melbourne-au.html?CID=17428