AO Radio Served up by American Express is the best way for you to stay in touch with all the live tennis action from right here in Melbourne Park. From 11am AEDST on Monday January 15 we'll be calling the shots from our baseline commentary booths, we'll make sure you never miss a moment. Interact with AO Radio. Enter our great competitions to win fabulous AO Radio Served up by American Express Prize Pack and other great prizes. See Competition details below.
Whether you're Australia-based and can't get away from work or a tennis fan from overseas, AO Radio Served up by American Express promises to deliver all the action and fun from the Wonderful Word of Tennis.
The Best of AO Radio Served up by American Express
Each day we broadcast live commentary of selected matches at Melbourne Park, regular news updates, interviews and colour from around the venue. You can listen to all the action on FM 99.7 (within a 2km radius of Melbourne Park) or here at www.AustralianOpen.com
If you missed something or want to re-live some of the action, here are some highlights of our AO Radio broadcast so far. Enjoy!
AO RADIO COMPETITIONS
This year AO Radio Served up by American Express gives you even more ways to interact with Australian Open 2007 with a fabulous array of competitions to enter and prizes to win. Check out the details below and also watch out for the names of our lucky tournament winners as the tournament progresses.
AMERICAN EXPRESS 15 MINUTES OF FAME COMPETITION
Call the shots on Rod Laver Arena from the best seat in the house. Each day of Australian Open 2007, one lucky listener is going to win the opportunity to seat with our commentary team and call the live action. If you're an American Express cardholder or an American Express 'Cardmember for a Day' you can pick up an official AO Radio Served up by American Express headset and stay tuned to all the action. Just visit one of the three AO Radio booths located around Melbourne Park to get your mini radio and an entry form for the competition. Fill in your details and listen out while you're on-site at Melbourne Park because we could be announcing your name live on AO Radio and giving you a call. Winners must be contactable between 1pm and 1.30pm AEDST from January 15-25, and on January 27, 2007. On January 26 and 28, 2007 winners must be contactable between 6pm and 6.30pm AEDST. Day 1 winner: Pat Gehrig Day 2 winner: Merridy Smits Day 3 winner: Shaun Marcus Day 4 winner: David Spollen Day 5 winner: Lesley Power Day 6 winner: Fiona Cooper Day 7 winner: Gary Williams Day 9 winner: Shana Tucker
CHAMPIONS COMPETITION
Go in the draw to win two tickets to the Men's final of Australian Open 2007, a night's accommodation at an official tournament hotel and transfer to Melbourne Park in an official Kia courtesy car. Just listen out for the 'Question of the Day' on AO Radio served up By American Express between Monday 15 January, 2007 and Thursday January 25, 2007. Once you know the question, email your most creative answer to trivia@tennisaustralia.com.au. Daily winners are drawn at 6pm AEDST and will be announced live on AO Radio during the Twilight Hour and listed on www.AustralianOpen.com. Daily winners will receive an AO Radio prize pack valued at A$150 and will also go in the draw for the Grand Prize. All entries must be 15 words or less. Day 1 winner: Vanessa Vacira
Day 2 winner: Inna Kiner
Day 3 winner: Ben Lefever
Day 4 winner: Carly Bode & Sandra Di Fatta
Day 5 winner: Richard Kirkham
Day 6 winner: Sulaiman Adebowale
Day 7 winner: Ryan Tran
Day 8 winner: Carl Smargiassi
AMERICAN EXPRESS ACES COMPETITION
Have a go at guessing how many aces will be served on Rod Laver Arena each day and you could win yourself an A$100 American Express traveler's cheque.
All you have to do to win is email your guess to aocompetitions@tennisaustralia.com.au with the word 'Aces' in the subject line by 11am AEDST each day. Then tune in to Australian Open Radio served up by American Express at 11.30am AEDST the following day to see if you're the winner. Winners will be notified via email and their names published on www.AustralianOpen.com. Day 1 winner: Ashley Micallef
Day 2 winner: Kate Drinnan
Day 3 winner: Grace Gallicchio
Day 4 winner: Leanne Browne
Day 5 winner: David Garza
Day 6 winner: Lachlan Browne
Day 7 winner: Mark Folsom
Day 8 winner: Doreen Hicks MERCHANDISE COMPETITION
Spend $75 or more at an Australian Open Official Merchandise Outlet, or at www.AustralianOpenShop.com, and you could take home a 10kg block of Cadbury chocolate or a Wilson tennis racquet pack. January 15-21, 2007 Complete the sentence "If I had 10Kg of Cadbury chocolate I would..." and email your answer to merchcomp@tennisaustralia.com.au. You must be able to provide proof of purchase of A$75 or more on Australian Open Official Merchandise in order to enter. Between January 22 and 28, 2007 Complete the sentence: "If I had a brand new Wilson racquet I would..." All entries must be received by 6pm AEDST each day and should be no longer than 15 words. Daily winners will be announced during AO Radio's Twilight Hour and on the website and will win an AO Radio prize pack valued at A$150 and will go into the draw for one of the Grand Prizes - a Wilson racquet pack or an 10kg block of Cadbury chocolate.
EMAIL OF THE DAY
Enjoying the Australian Open Radio broadcast, got a point to make or a topic you'd like the commentators to discuss? Then, send us an email at aoradio@tennisaustralia.com.au and go in the running to win an AO Radio prize pack. Everyday AO Radio served up by American Express receives hundreds of emails from all over the world. If your email is judged best of the day by our commentators then listen out on air. From January 15-26, 2007 we will be announcing winners live on AO Radio between 6pm and 7pm AEDST. On Saturday January 27, 2007 the winner will be announced at 1pm AEDST. On Sunday January 28, 2007 the winner will be announced at 3pm AEDST. So be sure you get your comments in on time if you'd like to win some great prizes. Day 1 winner: Ian Pellegrini
Day 2 winner: Brittany Rall
Day 3 winner: Sulaiman Adeloa Adebowale & Jonathan Starling
Day 5 winner: Narelle Sulley
Day 6 winner:
Day 8 winner: Will Jones & Sean Ferrari
Day 9 winner: Sharlene Willis
A TASTE OF TENNIS
Thanks to the City of Melbourne you could win a $200 voucher for a dining experience you won’t forget. All you need to do is listen out for the AO Radio restaurant review or pick up a copy of the Daily Schedule and Draw to get a peep at the day’s chosen restaurant. Just name a player from the country where the restaurant’s food originates from and email your answer to aocompetitions@tennisaustralia.com.au by 7.30pm AEDST each day, under the subject line of ‘Restaurant Prize’. Restaurants to listen out for are:
Monday 15 Jan Bopha Devi Restaurant. Winner: David Toma
Tuesday 16 Jan World Restaurant & Bar. Winner: Nicholas Bordignon
Wednesday 17 Jan La Camera Restaurant. Winner: Rae Johnston
Thursday 18 Jan James Squire Brewhouse & Restaurant. Winner: Ken Worth
Friday 19 Jan Steakhouse Restaurant. Winner: Marie McLeod
Saturday 20 Jan Punch Lane Wine Bar Restaurant. Winner: Scott Buttler
Sunday 21 Jan Bluestone Restaurant & Bar. Winner: Helen Ivison
Monday 22 Jan Saganaki Greek Cusine & Grill.
Tuesday 23 Jan Spiga Bar & Cafe.
Wednesday 24 Jan Bluefire Churrascaria Grill & Bar.
Thursday 25 Jan Breezes Restaurant.
Friday 26 Jan Number 8 Restaurant & Wine Bar.
Saturday 27 Jan Fish Seafood Grill & Restaurant.
Sunday 28 Jan Oyster Little Bourke. Winners will be announced live on AO Radio during the night matches, except on Saturday 27 Jan when the winner will be announced on Sunday 28 Jan. Winners will also be published on the website and notified via email. To see what other great Melbourne dining experiences you can receive courtesy of City of Melbourne and your Australian Open ticket visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au.
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