{"id":411207,"date":"2026-01-14T01:09:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T01:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/411207\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T01:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T01:09:27","slug":"australian-open-celebrities-best-photos-of-stars-spotted-at-the-tennis-tournament-through-the-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/411207\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open celebrities: Best photos of stars spotted at the tennis tournament through the years"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australian Open<\/a> fever is spreading fast, with \ufeffonly days to go until the world’s biggest tennis<\/a> stars hit the court.<\/p>\n

When the matches kick off, so too will the celebrity-spotting<\/a> \u2013 the other ‘sport’ associated with the tournament.<\/p>\n

Each year, famous faces descend on Melbourne Park<\/a> to enjoy the action on court, and it’s been that way for years.<\/p>\n

\"GregFrom sporting icons to Home and Away stars – you’ll always find famous faces at the Australian Open. (Getty)<\/p>\n

Ahead of the 2026 Open, let’s get nostalgic with some throwbacks to past celebrity sightings at the event.<\/p>\n

2004\ufeff<\/p>\n

Delta Goodrem<\/a> was spotted in the crowd at the 2004\ufeff Australian Open, where she cheered on then-boyfriend Mark Philippoussis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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\"DeltaDelta Goodrem at the match between Mark Philippoussis and Mario Ancic on January 24, 2004. (Getty)2005\ufeff<\/p>\n

A new courtside queen emerged at the Australian Open in 2005.<\/p>\n

\ufeffHome and Away star Bec Cartwright<\/a> had only recently struck up a romance with Lleyton Hewitt<\/a>, and her numerous appearances at the Open got everyone talking.<\/p>\n

Her support clearly went a long way, with the tennis star coming runner-up \u2013 and becoming the only Aussie man to advance to the final of his home Grand Slam\ufeff.<\/p>\n

\"MELBOURNE,All eyes were on Bec Cartwright \u2013 who’d just begun dating Lleyton Hewitt \u2013 at the 2005 Australian Open. (Getty)<\/p>\n

It seems the event was also a turning point for the couple, who announced their engagement six weeks after they began publicly dating.\ufeff<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

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.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Cartwright wasn’t the only famous face at the 2005 tournament.<\/p>\n

\"Tottie(L-R) Tottie Goldsmith, Stephanie McIntosh, Olivia Newton-John, Simone and Shane Warne pictured on day 12. (Getty)<\/p>\n

It seems the game between Hewitt and Andy Roddick on day 12 was especially star-studded.<\/p>\n

Late cricketer Shane Warne attended with wife Simone, while late music icon Olivia Newton-John \ufeffwas joined by her niece, fellow singer and actress Tottie Goldsmith.<\/p>\n

Neighbours star Stephanie McIntosh was also enjoying the action on court.<\/p>\n

2006\ufeff\"KateCharlize Theron (centre, between Kate Ritchie and Chris Walker) attended the 2006 Australian Open. (Getty)<\/p>\n

There was a Hollywood star in the house in 2006!<\/p>\n

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

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2008<\/p>\n

It seems the 2008 Australian Open was the date venue of choice for some of our most famous couples.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban<\/a> \u2013 whose split last year shocked us all \u2013 looked loved-up as they took their seats on day eight.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"KeithKeith Urban and Nicole Kidman attended the 2008 Australian Open. (Getty)\"KeithThe couple had married two years earlier in 2006. (Getty)<\/p>\n

The actress and the musician, who met in 2005, had married in Sydney two years earlier.\ufeff<\/p>\n

They announced their separation in late 2025 before finalising their divorce earlier this month.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Also in the crowd at the tournament that year were Jennifer Hawkins<\/a> and her longtime boyfriend, now husband, Jake Wall.<\/p>\n

\"JenniferJennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall attended day 14 of the event. (Getty)<\/p>\n

Hawkins had exploded to Aussie household name status\ufeff four years earlier when she was named Miss Universe 2004.<\/p>\n

2009\ufeff<\/p>\n

Ready for some more cute couple sightings?<\/p>\n

They’re happily in love with other people now, but back in 2009, Andy Lee<\/a> and Megan Gale were together.<\/p>\n

\"AndyAndy Lee and Megan Gale were one of Australia’s star couples in 2009. (Getty)<\/p>\n

The radio presenter and the supermodel \ufeffdated from 2006 to 2010, having met when Gale appeared on the FoxFM show Lee hosted with Hamish Blake.<\/p>\n

Lee is now engaged to Rebecca Harding, while Gale quietly married former \ufeffAFL star Shaun Hampson in December 2024, only revealing the news to the public a year later.<\/p>\n

Also at the 2009 Australian Open were Rebecca Twigley \u2013 now Rebecca Judd<\/a> \u2013 and Chris Judd.<\/p>\n

\"RebeccaRebecca Twigley, now Rebecca Judd, attended the tennis with future husband Chris Judd in 2009. (Getty)<\/p>\n

The model and the AFL star attended day 14 of the event.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere at the Australian Open, swimming champion Steph Rice was spotted having a laugh with actress Rachael Taylor.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"StephSteph Rice and Rachael Taylor pictured on day 13 of the 2009 Australian Open. (Getty)2010\ufeff<\/p>\n

Two icons (ahem, heartthrobs) of ’90s Aussie TV had a day out at the tennis in 2010.<\/p>\n

Daniel MacPherson, who rose to fame on Neighbours, and Callan Mulvey, who stole hearts as Heart\ufeffbreak High’s Drazic, were spotted on day nine.<\/p>\n

\"DanielDaniel MacPherson and Callan Mulvey both rose to fame on Aussie TV in the ’90s. (Getty)2011\ufeff<\/p>\n

There were plenty of famous faces in the crowd in 2011.<\/p>\n

Among them was Scottish comedian Billy Connolly, who stood out in the stands with a colourful shirt.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"BillyBilly Connolly was in the crowd at the 2011 Australian Open. (Getty)\"RebeccaVery serious business: Eric Bana, his wife Rebecca Gleeson, and Vince Colosimo. (Getty)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

He was joined by wife Rebecca Gleeson, the couple seated in front of\ufeff another Aussie screen star, Underbelly’s Vince Colosimo.<\/p>\n

Home and Away icon Melissa George \ufeff\u2013 who at this point had made the jump to Hollywood \u2013 also enjoyed a day at the tennis in 2011.<\/p>\n

\"MelissaActress Melissa George on day 13 of the 2011 Australian Open. (Getty)\"AnthonyAnthony Callea and Tim Campbell were in spectator mode, camera and all. (Getty)<\/p>\n

Other sightings included Anthony Callea, who was in full spectator mode with his camera on hand.<\/p>\n

\ufeffHe was joined by his now-husband Tim Campbell \u2013 the couple married three years later in 2014.<\/p>\n

Dannii Minogue also made an appearance at Melbourne Cup for the 2011 tournament.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, actresses Tessa James and Jodi Gordon were joined in the stands by their partners, NRL stars Nate Myles and Braith Anasta.<\/p>\n

\"DanniDare we say Dannii Minogue was… having a ball? (Getty)\"TessaTessa James, Nate Myles, Jodi Gordon and Braith Anasta had a day out at the tennis. (Getty)<\/p>\n

While James and Myles are still together, Gordon and Anasta, who married in 2012, went their separate ways in 2015.\ufeff<\/p>\n

2012<\/p>\n

\ufeffHow cute are these two?<\/p>\n

Weeks after announcing their engagement on January 4, 2012, Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster attended the Australian Open quarter-final.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"HamishHamish Blake and Zoe Foster were newly engaged when they attended 2012 Australian Open. (Getty)<\/p>\n

The radio host and the author and beauty writer had been together about 18 months before Blake proposed in late 2011.<\/p>\n

They tied the knot in December 2012, and have welcomed two children.<\/p>\n

Foster Blake has also moved \ufeffinto the beauty and business sphere, launching her successful skincare brand Go-To in 2014.<\/p>\n

2013\ufeff\"ShaneShane Warne and Liz Hurley brought their sons Jackson Warne and Damien Hurley to the 2013 Open. (Getty)<\/p>\n

There were plenty of stars to be seen at Melbourne Park back in 2013.<\/p>\n

Shane Warne was in the stands once again, this time with actress and model Liz Hurley, his partner at the time.<\/p>\n

The late cricketer and the British star brought two special guests along for their outing at the tennis: sons Jackson Warne and Damien Hurley.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"LaraLara Bingle also made an appearance at the tournament. (Getty)\"KrisKris Smith, Pia Miller, Firass Dirani and Andy Lee sat together during the men’s semifinal. (Getty)<\/p>\n

\ufeffAlso spotted in the stands was Lara Bingle, whose reality show Being Lara Bingle had caused a stir months earlier when it aired in 2012.<\/p>\n

The model became Lara Worthington the following year when she wed Avatar star Sam Worthington in December 2014.<\/p>\n

Also present at the 2013 Open were radio host Andy Lee, model and TV personality Kris Smith, and actors Pia Miller and Firass Dirani.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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