Billionaires, industry titans, sports stars, Instagram ‘influencers’ and an ex-bikie enforcer: A look at the rich and powerful celebrities who scored exclusive seats for the Australian Open final
- Actors, influencers and sporting royalty were among the famous faces seen at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday
- The Australian Open men’s final drew in a who’s who of Australian celebrity identities for an epic five set battle
- Barry Humphries, Roslyn Packer, and Shane Warne were all watching on in Australian tennis’ biggest night
- Serbian Novak Djokovic toppled Austrian Dominic Thiem to win his eighth Australian Open 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4
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A who’s who of Australian celebrities flocked to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night to see Serbian Novak Djokovic take on Austrian Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open men’s final.
Billionaire business moguls and Australian sporting royalty rubbed shoulders with punters in the crowd during an enthralling five-set battle between the two tennis stars.
Celebrity chef Matt Preston looked dapper in a checkered suit, while comedian Barry Humphries was captured eating an ice cream and cheering on the edge of his seat throughout the clash.
Philanthropist Roslyn Packer and actor Bryan Brown were in attendance, along with former Bandidos bikie enforcer Toby Mitchell, who scored a seat in the front row.
Cricketers Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting and Steve Smith were all joined by their partners for the match, while ANZ boss Shayne Elliott and media heir Ryan Stokes also enjoyed premium seats.
Billionaire co-founder of tech firm Atlassian Scott Farquhar was also seen in the crowd, while Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and his wife Amie were seated close to former Treasurer Peter Costello, The Australian reported.
Meriton property king ‘high-rise Harry’ Triguboff enjoyed the game, while legendary sportsman Rod Laver watched on seated alongside Tennis Australia chair Jayne Hrdlicka.
Despite a slump in the middle of the match, Djokovic proved too good for the 26-year-old challenger and won his eighth Australian Open title 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4.
Game, set and match: Instagram influencer Tash Oakley matched her outfit with the court in a blue and white ensemble
Former Bandidos bikie enforcer Toby Mitchell was hard to miss in the front row with his trademark tattoos
Australian ‘Along Came Polly’ actor Bryan Brown peered over his shoulder during Novak Djokovic’s defeat of Dominic Thiem
The spin king: Australian cricket legend Shane Warne, 50, applauded in the stands with his new haircut during the final
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting was also spotted in the crowd, sitting next to his wife Rianna
Celebrity chef and former Masterchef Australia star Matt Preston was captured in the crowd watching on in a checkered suit
The right call: Australian professional boxer Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine took a phone call in the stands during the final
Break point: Kerry Packer’s widow Roslyn looked stressed during a tense exchange between the players on Rod Laver Areana
Former Australian Formula 1 driver Mark Webber was all smiles in the crowd as he cheered on the players in the final
Recently retired Australian cricketer and vegan diet enthusiast Peter Siddle and his wife Anna Weatherlake were in attendance
Family day: Collingwood AFL coach, Nathan Buckley, 47, enjoyed the match alongside his son, with the pair taking sweet selfies
Tense times: Australian comedian Dave Hughes riding a wave of emotion in a floral Hawaiian shirt during the men’s final
Comedian Barry Humphries captured cheering in the crowd during the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday night