What is 1573 Australian Open?

Fun, Furbies, and Freebies from Friends of 1573

Enjoy 1573 with some free red sunglasses from my Panda friends


Celebrate with 1573 Liquor:
(Chinese Distillery with its name on the new Arena at the Australian Open)

 Why 1573?
It is the year during the Ming Dynasty when they first started making Liquor, one of the oldest in China.

Luzhou Laojiao (official sponsor for 5 years at AO) is the name of the brewery.

Where is it from?
Sichuan, China (a province that is best known for its super spicy cuisine)

Style and Taste
In its pure form - the clear liquor is more than 50% Alcoholic.

It is one of the most premium forms of "baijiu" as it is called in China.

Some say it has the strong scent of fermented peaches.


 Where can I try some at the Australian Open?

The public can try a cocktail with the clear baijiu mix in a tasty glass. Served at "Nobu" and "Rockpool: Bar and Grill" plus a couple of the other fine dining establishments there.

If you have a special invite, there is even a 1573 bar located just behind Rod Laver Stadium.

Aussie Open Ticket Advice


Buy Online the day before a match, not at the box office. They will offer digital tickets on Ticketmaster.

During the 1st week, we recommend ground passes since the stadium seats are all decent.


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Australian Open Tips for Visitors and Fans

Australian Open Layout

Buy Online Tickets with Digital QR Code

Super Saturday tickets are available. Super popular - so get those fast!
Make sure you bring your phone and QR Code. Avoid getting from other ticket sources.

Ground Passes for Week 1

One of the best-hidden secrets for week 1 is a full-day ground pass.

They are much cheaper than reserved seats and have more flexibility to roam multiple locations at a third of the cost. Don't waste your money. Most of their stadium seating is good enough for the vast majority of seats at Laver and Melbourne.

Just don't sit on the East side facing the Sun, or you'll be cooked like Shrimp on a Barbie!

Practice Courts Viewing

Viewing the top players from the decks has always put giant crowds packed together.

This year, a system must be in place to prevent crowding over each other. The orderly Wimbledon moving rope lines will inspire them with ideas. Players have complained that the crowds have not been managed well in 2024.

Clear flow directions for ingress and egress

The arrows in the map above illustrate the paths I found with the fewest bottlenecks to enter and move around the park. It is important to keep fan traffic flowing in a circular direction. Having congested fans in one area (like inside Rod Laver) should be avoided.

The 3 large stadiums definitely need better signs. I see people get lost more often than not with all the name changes.

Better Navigation and Activity Zones

The Aussie Open seems broken into clumps of Rod Laver on one side and Melbourne Arena in the opposite corner. The placement of lots of shops seems randomly scattered in between. I found the food carts, venue signage, and concessions were sprinkled across the giant center oval the same way slot machines are in Las Vegas lobbies.

More Transportation Options Needed

Back in 2019, I remember how super crowded the bus shuttles were to deliver fans to the entrances. We were squished like sardines in the morning or else walked the extra mile in the Melbourne heat. Trams are just overcrowded for the morning rush. Plan ahead to walk if necessary in the summer heat.

International Culture - Wimbledon vs Australian Open?

Wimbledon in 2023 had its own opening day issues. It was their self-inflicting security lockdowns that made for 6+ hour queues which most fans abandoned. Their fear of possible protesters made it impossible for fans to see matches. Hopefully they will use a different company next year.

GPS and Wifi Issues in Melbourne

Traveler's note: GPS signal around Melbourne is known to be pretty bad with their tall buildings.

Tip: save an offline Google Map on your phone before you go!
Conserve battery life and your mobile data. The open wifi there is super spotty and not secured. So I would turn off wi-fi altogether when I'm out so it won't drain your phone.

With digital tickets, it's even more important not to drain your battery during the day.

To arrive at the proper side of the Australian Open or get around the city of Melbourne, rely on your mobile. Try using your Andriod and saying:  "Hey Google".
Examples: 
"Hey Google. Navigate to Rod Laver Arena" OR
"Hey Google. Navigate to Melbourne Arena"
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How to see Roger Federer play at the 2019 US Open

Updated Sept 3, 2019:

How to See Roger Rafa play the next round at the US Open
(Men's Quarter-Finals Friday and Final Sunday)
See Roger Federer at the 2019 US Open!

Match History and US Open 2019 Draw Analysis

Our prediction of when Federer and Nadal will play is based on the following info:
  • In Session 2, his opening match is against a qualifier. Opening Night has fireworks on Ashe!
  • The US Open tends to alternative Day / Night / Day / Night for the players (not always).
  • Great performance getting to the Wimbledon Final and he is Very Well Rested.
  • He typically plays well at night in his famous "Darth Federer" all-black UNIQLO outfit
  • Primetime ratings for ESPN when he plays at night are always high
  • Over 10 years of scheduling trends at the US Open
We cannot guarantee that the US Open will not change their minds...but it rarely happens. The best way to know for sure is to check the daily Schedule of Play listing.
Important Facts:
  • Federer will be seeded #3 at the US Open and in the upper half with Djokovic.
  • Nadal #2 will be placed in the bottom half
  • Djokovic may face #5 Medvedev in the QF's who has beaten him twice this year.
  • If Nadal and Federer make it through, they will face each other in the Finals!
Federer likely to face these opponents:
 9/6 SF (Medevev), 9/8 (Nadal)

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