Margaret Court Arena, Indoor sports arena at Melbourne Park, Australia.
Margaret Court Arena is a multipurpose indoor venue at Melbourne Park with a retractable roof that closes in five minutes. Its pale grey-white domed roof is crossed by white arched trusses and vertical masts, above a band of pale green panels and a row of dark glass windows between concrete-grey columns. The arena seats 7,500 and has a blue-walled court.
The hall opened in 1988 as Show Court One when the Australian Open relocated from Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club to its current site. It was later renamed Margaret Court Arena in honor of one of tennis history's greatest players.
The arena's name honours Margaret Court, Australia's most successful female tennis player, a choice that has drawn protests from players such as Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe over her views on LGBT issues. Since the 2014 redevelopment it has hosted concerts by artists including Bob Dylan and Kraftwerk, with a concert capacity of 6,500.
The arena sits within the Melbourne Park grounds with direct access to public transportation, food options, and parking. Plan extra travel time when major events like the Australian Open are underway, as crowds can be heavy.
The arena underwent major renovations in 2015 and is now one of the largest facilities at the Australian Open. It was originally known simply as Show Court One before being renamed after tennis legend Margaret Court.
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