Why the Australian Open Is the World's Best Tennis Tournament for Travelers

Why the Australian Open Is the World's Best Tennis Tournament for Travelers

Tired of the hassle (and expense) of those big-ticket majors? The Australian Open is worth the trip.Morgan Hancock/Tennis Australia Rod Laver Arena, in Melbourne, during the Australian Open.Big tennis events, such as the French Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon, tend to top travelers’ dream lists. The January tournament in Australia, on the other hand, can feel out of reach. But savvy sports fans are getting wise to the fact that the annual eve…