To ensure you have a great day at the Australian Open, here’s my quick check list of essential items.

Have a hat handy

AO Essentials for Ticket Holders

1. Tickets
2. Schedule of Play – you can print it off the Australian Open website here. It’s also in the AO app.
3. Sunscreen - this is particularly essential if you have a ground pass and will be in the sun all day watching tennis. Even if it doesn’t seem really sunny, the Melbourne sun can burn if you’re outside for a while.
4. Hat - as above
5. Sunglasses
6. Headphones for listening to AO radio
7. Australian Open Program – a great read, you can buy this when you get there.
8. Cold drink or empty water bottle that you can refill during the day – there are loads of water stations around the grounds.
9. Camera
10. Phone charger, especially if it’s a long day of tennis and you’re using the AO App and / or Twitter a lot – there are power points in Hisense arena where you can recharge.
11. Extra layer of long sleeved clothes either for sun protection or in case the temperature dips fast (Melbourne weather is anything but consistent!)
12. Cleansing Wipes – good for sticky hands and wiping sweat from skin
13. Small towel - as above, plus useful for drying seats if it rains.

Did I miss anything that you always bring?

Until next time

Grand Slam Gal