Medibank International Tennis Tournament

The Medibank International 2006 promises to be bigger than ever, with a star-studded player line-up including rivals Lleyton Hewitt and Rafael Nadal.

The Medibank International is one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the world, with a history spanning back to 1885 and the 2006 tournament kicks off Australias summer of tennis on 8th January at the Sydney International Tennis Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Running for a week during the school summer holidays, it has brand new theme days, including Family Day on Sunday 8th with fun, vibrant and accessible activities including evening matches providing high octane entertainment after a day at work! Visitors will get the chance to meet a top tennis player at Fan Fest, support them from the stand, have their face painted with their national colours and even have a go at playing tennis!

Ladies Day will give girls a chance to go and cheer for some of the hottest tennis players in the world as they battle it out on court and also enjoy a host of free pampering and entertainment off court too!

Building on the success of last years Medibank International, the event in January 2006 will excite fans with a fierce competition set to find the King and Queen of Sydneys premiere international tennis event and boasts a new draw - guaranteeing electrifying entertainment both on and off the courts .


What: Sydneys truly international sporting event, the Medibank International

When: January 8-14 2006

Where: International Tennis Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Special Activities: Family Day (Sunday), Ladies Day (Friday), Night Matches including women's final, Fan Fest

For Information: www.medibankinternational.com.au