Rod Laver Arena

Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena in Melbourne, Australia, and the main venue for the Australian Open tennis tournament. It was built in 1987 to replace the ageing Kooyong Stadium and has a seating capacity of 14,820, which can be increased to 15,400 for basketball and 14,200 for concerts. The arena features a retractable roof, which allows play to continue during rain or extreme heat, and is equipped with the Hawk-Eye Live line-calling system. It has hosted various sports and events, including basketball, motorbike super-crosses, music concerts, conferences, professional wrestling, and ballet. The arena has a significant history in tennis, hosting the Australian Open championships every year and Australia's famous Davis Cup victories in 2003.learn more on wikipedia