CLICK TO ENLARGE: Players before coming out for the mixed doubles
Tonight was the first time I've attended the Hopman Cup. For $50 each, we managed to get a few seats in the last row Z but practically in line with the chair umpire. The price includes three games, USA v Denmark's men's and women's singles and mixed doubles. Here's a couple of pointers I noticed about attending the Hopman Cup.
- Parking is free but most people in Perth should already know that
- Food is expensive so many people who are more prepared BYO their drinks and food. A small fruit salad will cost $8, small tub of ice cream is $6.50 and a normal coffee is $4.50.
- You can get very close to the players for signatures/photos without too much difficulty.
- There is free internet provided by Hopman Cup sponsor Amcom
- If you are wanting to get your money's worth, you could be there for a good six hours
- Bring a camera as taking photos seems to be generally allowed
- You can get free courtside seats... if you want to watch players warming up on the adjacent courts.
- Hopman Cup is bigger than you think - It's not every day you get to see the world's number one seed in tennis and also the world's richest female athlete.
One more tip which I forgot about until on the way home - tune your radio to SportFM or 91.3FM to get live commentary! Anyone been to the Hopman Cup this year? leave a comment.
CLICK TO ENLARGE: Caroline Wozniacki signing autographs
I attend the Hopman Cup almost every year and it is a delight. It is a terrific tournament with a very cosmopolitan flavour. Everyone is friendly and happy. The tennis is superb. 24 Number 1 players have attended in 24 years of the tournament.
ReplyDeletethe website for the hop man cup says it is prohibited to bring food and it will be confiscated!
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