Australian Open fever is spreading fast, with only days to go until the world’s biggest tennis stars hit the court.

When the matches kick off, so too will the celebrity-spotting – the other ‘sport’ associated with the tournament.

Each year, famous faces descend on Melbourne Park to enjoy the action on court, and it’s been that way for years.

Greg Norman, his wife Laura Norman and Bec Cartright during the pre game entertainment of Lleyton Hewitt playing against Marat Safin during the Men's Final during day 14 of the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park January 30, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia.From sporting icons to Home and Away stars – you’ll always find famous faces at the Australian Open. (Getty)

Ahead of the 2026 Open, let’s get nostalgic with some throwbacks to past celebrity sightings at the event.

2004

Delta Goodrem was spotted in the crowd at the 2004 Australian Open, where she cheered on then-boyfriend Mark Philippoussis.

The singer and the tennis star began dating early that year, with Goodrem also supporting her beau at Wimbledon in June. However, the relationship had ended by October.

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Delta Goodrem watches the day six match between Mark Philippoussis and Mario Ancic at the Australian Open, 24 January 2004.Delta Goodrem at the match between Mark Philippoussis and Mario Ancic on January 24, 2004. (Getty)2005

A new courtside queen emerged at the Australian Open in 2005.

Home and Away star Bec Cartwright had only recently struck up a romance with Lleyton Hewitt, and her numerous appearances at the Open got everyone talking.

Her support clearly went a long way, with the tennis star coming runner-up – and becoming the only Aussie man to advance to the final of his home Grand Slam.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Celebrity Bec Cartwright watches Lleyton Hewitt of Australia play against David Nalbandian of Argentina during day ten of the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park January 26, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bec CartwrightAll eyes were on Bec Cartwright – who’d just begun dating Lleyton Hewitt – at the 2005 Australian Open. (Getty)

It seems the event was also a turning point for the couple, who announced their engagement six weeks after they began publicly dating.

“By the time of the Aussie Open we both knew we wanted to spend our lives together, and look at us now!” the former actress and pop star told Stellar.

The Hewitts are still regulars at the Open these days, but now it’s thanks to their son Cruz, who’s following in his dad’s footsteps.

Cartwright wasn’t the only famous face at the 2005 tournament.

Tottie Goldsmith, Stephanie McIntosh, Olivia Newton-John, Simone Warne and husband cricketer Shane Warne watch the match between Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick during day 12 of the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park January 28, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. (L-R) Tottie Goldsmith, Stephanie McIntosh, Olivia Newton-John, Simone and Shane Warne pictured on day 12. (Getty)

It seems the game between Hewitt and Andy Roddick on day 12 was especially star-studded.

Late cricketer Shane Warne attended with wife Simone, while late music icon Olivia Newton-John was joined by her niece, fellow singer and actress Tottie Goldsmith.

Neighbours star Stephanie McIntosh was also enjoying the action on court.

2006Kate Ritchie, Chris Walker and Charlize Theron during the Quarter-Final match between Justine Henin-Hardenne and Lindsay Davenport during day nine of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park January 24, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia.Charlize Theron (centre, between Kate Ritchie and Chris Walker) attended the 2006 Australian Open. (Getty)

There was a Hollywood star in the house in 2006!

Actress Charlize Theron attended the quarter-final on January 24, sitting in front of Home and Away icon Kate Ritchie and her then-boyfriend, NRL star Chris Walker.

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2008

It seems the 2008 Australian Open was the date venue of choice for some of our most famous couples.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban – whose split last year shocked us all – looked loved-up as they took their seats on day eight.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman on day eight of the Australian Open 2008 at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman attended the 2008 Australian Open. (Getty)Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman on day eight of the Australian Open 2008 at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.The couple had married two years earlier in 2006. (Getty)

The actress and the musician, who met in 2005, had married in Sydney two years earlier.

They announced their separation in late 2025 before finalising their divorce earlier this month.

Also in the crowd at the tournament that year were Jennifer Hawkins and her longtime boyfriend, now husband, Jake Wall.

Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall on day 14 of the Australian Open 2008 at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall attended day 14 of the event. (Getty)

Hawkins had exploded to Aussie household name status four years earlier when she was named Miss Universe 2004.

2009

Ready for some more cute couple sightings?

They’re happily in love with other people now, but back in 2009, Andy Lee and Megan Gale were together.

Andy Lee and Megan Gale during day eight of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.Andy Lee and Megan Gale were one of Australia’s star couples in 2009. (Getty)

The radio presenter and the supermodel dated from 2006 to 2010, having met when Gale appeared on the FoxFM show Lee hosted with Hamish Blake.

Lee is now engaged to Rebecca Harding, while Gale quietly married former AFL star Shaun Hampson in December 2024, only revealing the news to the public a year later.

Also at the 2009 Australian Open were Rebecca Twigley – now Rebecca Judd – and Chris Judd.

Rebecca Twigley and Chris Judd during day 14 of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.Rebecca Twigley, now Rebecca Judd, attended the tennis with future husband Chris Judd in 2009. (Getty)

The model and the AFL star attended day 14 of the event.

2009 turned out to be a big year for the couple, who went on to get engaged during a trip to Noosa and married in 2010.

Elsewhere at the Australian Open, swimming champion Steph Rice was spotted having a laugh with actress Rachael Taylor.

Steph Rice and Rachael Taylor during day 13 of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 31, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.Steph Rice and Rachael Taylor pictured on day 13 of the 2009 Australian Open. (Getty)2010

Two icons (ahem, heartthrobs) of ’90s Aussie TV had a day out at the tennis in 2010.

Daniel MacPherson, who rose to fame on Neighbours, and Callan Mulvey, who stole hearts as Heartbreak High’s Drazic, were spotted on day nine.

Daniel MacPherson and Callan Mulcey during day nine of the 2010 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.Daniel MacPherson and Callan Mulvey both rose to fame on Aussie TV in the ’90s. (Getty)2011

There were plenty of famous faces in the crowd in 2011.

Among them was Scottish comedian Billy Connolly, who stood out in the stands with a colourful shirt.

Billy Connelly during day eight of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Billy Connolly was in the crowd at the 2011 Australian Open. (Getty)Rebecca Gleeson, Vince Colosimo and Eric Bana during day 14 of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Very serious business: Eric Bana, his wife Rebecca Gleeson, and Vince Colosimo. (Getty)

Eric Bana also made an appearance, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given he’s one of the most regularly-spotted stars at the Australian Open.

He was joined by wife Rebecca Gleeson, the couple seated in front of another Aussie screen star, Underbelly’s Vince Colosimo.

Home and Away icon Melissa George – who at this point had made the jump to Hollywood – also enjoyed a day at the tennis in 2011.

Melissa George during day 13 of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Actress Melissa George on day 13 of the 2011 Australian Open. (Getty)Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell during day 12 of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell were in spectator mode, camera and all. (Getty)

Other sightings included Anthony Callea, who was in full spectator mode with his camera on hand.

He was joined by his now-husband Tim Campbell – the couple married three years later in 2014.

Dannii Minogue also made an appearance at Melbourne Cup for the 2011 tournament.

Meanwhile, actresses Tessa James and Jodi Gordon were joined in the stands by their partners, NRL stars Nate Myles and Braith Anasta.

Danni Minogue at the 2011 Australian Open on January 17, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Dare we say Dannii Minogue was… having a ball? (Getty)Tessa James, Nate Myles, Jodi Gordon and Braith Anasta during day 10 of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.Tessa James, Nate Myles, Jodi Gordon and Braith Anasta had a day out at the tennis. (Getty)

While James and Myles are still together, Gordon and Anasta, who married in 2012, went their separate ways in 2015.

2012

How cute are these two?

Weeks after announcing their engagement on January 4, 2012, Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster attended the Australian Open quarter-final.

Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster during day 10 of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster were newly engaged when they attended 2012 Australian Open. (Getty)

The radio host and the author and beauty writer had been together about 18 months before Blake proposed in late 2011.

They tied the knot in December 2012, and have welcomed two children.

Foster Blake has also moved into the beauty and business sphere, launching her successful skincare brand Go-To in 2014.

2013Shane Warne, Jackson Warne, Damien Hurley and Liz Hurley watch the tennis during day six of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, AustraliaShane Warne and Liz Hurley brought their sons Jackson Warne and Damien Hurley to the 2013 Open. (Getty)

There were plenty of stars to be seen at Melbourne Park back in 2013.

Shane Warne was in the stands once again, this time with actress and model Liz Hurley, his partner at the time.

The late cricketer and the British star brought two special guests along for their outing at the tennis: sons Jackson Warne and Damien Hurley.

Lara Bingle during day four of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.Lara Bingle also made an appearance at the tournament. (Getty)Kris Smith, Pia Miller, Firass Dirani and Andy Lee watch the Men's Semifinal match between David Ferrer of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 11 of the 2013 Australian Open on January 24, 2013 in Melbourne, AustraliaKris Smith, Pia Miller, Firass Dirani and Andy Lee sat together during the men’s semifinal. (Getty)

Also spotted in the stands was Lara Bingle, whose reality show Being Lara Bingle had caused a stir months earlier when it aired in 2012.

The model became Lara Worthington the following year when she wed Avatar star Sam Worthington in December 2014.

Also present at the 2013 Open were radio host Andy Lee, model and TV personality Kris Smith, and actors Pia Miller and Firass Dirani.

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