Aussie Open Has New Surface
The next Australian Open will be played on a new acrylic court surface.
Organizers of the 2008 Australian Open, the first tennis major of the year, have started replacing the Rebound Ace at Melbourne Park in favor of new technology.
“The new cushioned acrylic surface will have a different cushioning system to the Rebound Ace product, including a lower rubber content, and will be firmer under foot,” tournament director Craig Tiley said Wednesday.
“The court characteristics for next year’s Australian Open will be very similar to what we achieved in 2007, with the surface playing in the medium to medium-fast range.” - CBS Sportsline