It's on for Adelaide International 2025

From today, the world's top tennis stars will take to the courts of The Drive for the 2025 Adelaide International, kicking off a blockbuster 2025 events calendar for South Australia.

Until Saturday, January 11, The Drive will host a combined WTA 500 and ATP 250 tournament and will see some of the world's best tennis players compete for a total prize pool of $2.5 million and world ranking points.

Spectators will witness an impressive line-up of tennis players, featuring twelve of the top twenty women in the world, three of whom are in the top ten of the world rankings, including Jessica Pegula (USA), Emma Navarro (USA) and Daria Kasatkina . function.

Fan favorites returning to the Adelaide International include homegrown hero Thanasi Kokkinakis, as well as Tommy Paul (USA), Flix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) and Sebastian Korda (USA). Australian Matthew Ebden will also compete in the men's doubles.

The tournament kicks off with the sold-out Kids' Day, which provides an affordable summer holiday activity for families. This year's extensive program includes player performances, giant swing tennis, mini golf, table tennis, a huge water slide and more.

Off the pitch, the Pinky Flat experience has returned to Adelaide's Riverbank with live entertainment, a kids' zone, food trucks and more. Now in its sixth year, the Racquets & Strings program will feature a dynamic range of South Australian musical talent including DJs, live bands and solo artists each day of the tournament.

Adelaide International kicks off a non-stop line-up of major events in South Australia in 2025, including the 25th Santos Tour Down Under starting next week, LIV Golf Adelaide in its new February timeslot, followed by Adelaide Fringe, WOMADelaide and AFL Gather Round.

Tickets for Adelaide International 2025 are on sale now. For more information and the full line-up, visit https://adelaideinternational.com.au/

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Attributed to Katrine Hildyard

The Adelaide International is so special and an excellent way to start a strong year of top sporting events in South Australia. It's no surprise that ticket sales were once again strong.

The great thing about the Adelaide International is that spectators get to experience the action up close and don't miss a thing as they watch some of the world's best tennis stars compete on the court.

We know the success of the Adelaide International extends far beyond ticket sales as these tennis stars, their teams and spectators become advocates for South Australia as a must-visit destination as the on-court action brings locals and visitors together and inspires the next generation. from tennis stars and people who just want to be active.

There are still a few tickets left. I encourage tennis fans, families and festival goers to secure theirs, attend this great event and be part of the tennis action. Besides what happens on the field, there are so many great ways for everyone to get involved.

Attributed to Alicia Molik, Director of the Adelaide International Tournament:

We can't wait to see even more families, not just on day one of this year's Adelaide International, but over the next six days.

Kids' Day is a great way to start day one of the competition and is designed for children and families to come together.

The tennis competition is world class and will inspire our future champions.

The caliber of both ATP and WTA players competing in the Adelaide International is very pleasing and means that tennis fans will once again see high-quality, world-class tennis.

Adelaide International is renowned for providing the best player experience, and we would like to welcome the rising stars of world tennis to The Drive and South Australia.

Attributable to Debbie Sterrey, CEO of Tennis SA and Adelaide International General Manager:

We're calling on families to join the event for an unforgettable day of laughter, summer fun and free activities at Pinky Flat.

Whether you enjoy tennis or are just looking for a fun family day, Kids' Day has something for everyone. We also want families to be with us every day of the event.

New for 2024 and returning for 2025 is the Adelaide International Kids Passport, which invites children to explore various locations on The Drive, collect stickers and enter an exciting prize draw. This year, Tennis SA State League players will be talking to aspiring tennis players to encourage them to pick up a racket.

The Adelaide International Kids Passport launches from Tuesday to Saturday to expand our family-friendly activities.

Growing the Adelaide International family and events experience even further in 2025, Pinky Flat's footprint will expand to offer event attendees a free family day out, along with the opportunity to experience world-class tennis .

There is mini golf, bouncy castles for tennis, table tennis, water slides and NEW giant lawn games.