Brand
Playbook

Brand
Playbook

what makes the ao different?
what makes the ao different?
what makes the ao different?

tennis
down
under

tennis
down
under

creates a feeling like no other.

creates a feeling like no other.

creates a feeling like no other.

It's the roar of the crowd.

It's the roar of the crowd.

It's the roar of the crowd.

It's the roar of the crowd.

It's the roar of the crowd.

It's the roar of the crowd.

our brand archetype
our brand archetype
our brand archetype
The AO isn't just a tournament. We redefine what a Grand Slam can be. Our brand archetype is the Game Changer: bold, inventive, and unafraid to rewrite the rules. While others use these words, we truly own them. 
The AO isn't just a tournament. We redefine what a Grand Slam can be. Our brand archetype is the Game Changer: bold, inventive, and unafraid to rewrite the rules. While others use these words, we truly own them. 
The AO isn't just a tournament. We redefine what a Grand Slam can be. Our brand archetype is the Game Changer: bold, inventive, and unafraid to rewrite the rules. While others use these words, we truly own them. 
our game changing principles

01.

Openness

We embrace innovation and opportunity, shaping the future of tennis with curiosity and bold thinking.

02.

Breakthrough thinking

03.

Connection

04.

Passion

our game changing principles

01.

Openness

We embrace innovation and opportunity, shaping the future of tennis with curiosity and bold thinking.

02.

Breakthrough thinking

We challenge the status quo, pursuing game-changing ideas that elevate the sport and inspire the world. 

03.

Connection

We bring tennis to the people: creating moments, stories, and innovations that ignite passion and unite fans.  

04.

Passion

We embody the Australian spirit: fearless, determined, and driven by an unwavering love for the game.

how the game changer comes to life
how the game changer comes to life
how the game changer comes to life
We talk the talk, drawing inspiration from the AO world to unite everyone who uses the brand.  
We talk the talk, drawing inspiration from the AO world to unite everyone who uses the brand.  
We talk the talk, drawing inspiration from the AO world to unite everyone who uses the brand.  
Energy, impact, euphoria.

The intensity of the game, its actions and feeling.
An inner emotional state.

Energy, impact, euphoria.

The intensity of the game, its actions and feeling.
An inner emotional state.

Hits

Hits

Hits

Different

Different

Different

Unique, playful, special.

The magic of the game as Australians play it. An outward-facing identity.

Unique, playful, special.

The magic of the game as Australians play it. An outward-facing identity.

Energy, impact, euphoria.

The intensity of the game, its actions and feeling.
An inner emotional state.

The intensity of the game, its actions and feeling.
An inner emotional state.

Hits

Hits

Different

More than just a tagline.

A truth. Two words that contain everything in our world – and unite everyone who uses our brand, from internal teams to external partners.

A truth. Two words that contain everything in our world – and unite everyone who uses our brand, from internal teams to external partners.

what makes the ao different?
what makes the ao different?
what makes the ao different?

infinite
flexibility

one
brand

infinite
flexibility

one
brand

infinite
flexibility

one
brand

Every user of our brand can
find their place on a scale we call

Every user of our brand can
find their place on a scale we call

Every user of our brand can
find their place on a scale we call

Playful
Premium
Playful
Premium
Playful
Premium

WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE

HOW WE PLAY

HOW WE PLAY

HOW WE PLAY

Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country and we extend our respects to Elders past and present and to all First Nations People.

© Australian Open 2025

Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country and we extend our respects to Elders past and present and to all First Nations People.

© Australian Open 2025

Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country and we extend our respects to Elders past and present and to all First Nations People.

© Australian Open 2025