Tennis is a game that has often been accused of pandering to the richest of society, and the rising ticket prices are doing little to disprove that theory.
After all, it was a sport founded in the most affluent areas, and even today, it remains awkward for some to get involved in.
Whereas football can be played anywhere, anytime and often with anything, tennis requires a court and expensive equipment, and is not so easy for anyone to just pick up.
The barriers to entry have slowly been decreasing over the years, but it is far from a sport for all just yet.
And, this latest Australian Open ticket will only further drive a wedge between the richest in society and those who would do anything to get their hands on the most basic of tickets.
The perks of buying a $20k ticket to the Australian Open
Naturally, the hottest ticket in town across those two weeks in Melbourne will likely be the men’s final.
After all, it’s expected to once again mark another meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, which has become the premier showdown in the sport of late.
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However, whilst that may turn out to be the most expensive ticket, there is already another currently being sold for AU$20,000.
Included in that ticket is an opportunity to head out onto the court yourself for a VIP meet and greet with none other than Roger Federer.
It’s fair to say that not everyone will be able to take the opportunity that the Australian Open are offering here.
The Swiss superstar has a great relationship with this event, with Federer explaining why winning his first Australian Open was so different to Wimbledon.
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Whilst this $20k ticket to the Australian Open is sure to turn a few heads, there is one match that is so sought-after that even the basic entry into the grounds costs a ludicrous amount.
And, earlier this year, that record was broken, as the men’s US Open Final officially became the most expensive ticket in tennis history.
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The average ticket price for that clash, which was won by Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, sat at a lofty $4,058.
One even went up as high as $45,561, massively dwarfing the $27,048 some paid to watch the same match-up at the Wimbledon final.
The lowest price for that US Open showdown was $429.
