Rod Laver Arena.

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Dad loves tennis so we decided a tour of the home of the Australian Open would be interesting.

We got to check out the press conference room - much smaller and more intimidating than I first thought! Interesting to check out the change rooms and find out that lesser-ranked players get smaller lockers!

The day we went, a crew was setting up for a concert that night so we weren't allowed access to the arena - anyone thinking of going should check this before they go. We were still allowed to sit in one of the corporate booths and watch them set up. Good tour for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look, but I definitely recommend going for the Australian Open, the atmosphere is amazing!

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Photos

At the courtyard.
This place would usually be full during Australian Open, when a large screen is put up so spectators can watch the matches.

Press room.
Tiny space, players have to deal with media staring down at them, with cameras and photographers right infront of them.

Change rooms.
Lockers - big ones on the left, smaller ones on the right.

Rod Laver.
He was way before my time but quite amazing to think that this man won Aus Open, Wimbledon, French Open and US Open in one year. And he did it TWICE.

The walk.
All the past winners on the wall, walking out to Centre Court.

Cityscape.
I love how the city's so close and yet you don't feel it because there's so much space at the Arena.

Margaret Court.
Smaller, open-air court outside. Still seats a few thousand.

Courtside
Many other smaller courts surrounding the Arena.