Australian Open to limit cheap tickets after crowding problems

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - February 1, 2026 General view as fans and team members celebrate after Spain's Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four grand slam titles. REUTERS/Hollie Adams 21 Jul 2026 10:09AM MELBOURNE, July 21 : The Australian Open will place daily limits on cheap tickets to the tennis Grand Slam for the first time after long queues and crowding blighted the tournament in January.Organisers Tennis Australia said on Tuesday it would cap allocations of its A$49 ($34) "ground passes" during the first week of the main draw as they expected demand to be stronger than ever in 2027."This decision reflects the growing popularity of the AO and will he