The article recounts a personal experience of attending the 2025 Australian Open. Initially planning to watch the matches at Federation Square, the author succumbed to the excitement of the live event, purchasing a grounds pass. Despite inclement weather, the atmosphere buzzed with energy—fans filled the walkways, and the event embraced its reputation as the "Happy Slam." With playful elements like a children's playground and unique offerings, the tournament successfully fosters joy and community engagement among attendees, highlighting the festival-like ambiance surrounding world-class tennis.
Roger Federer offhandedly dubbed the Australian Open the "Happy Slam" in 2007, and ever since it feels like the tournament has engineered itself to live up to that descriptor.
The air smelled like sunscreen and sweat and perfectly matched the temperature of my skin. Then, as I observed last year's finalist Qinwen Zheng hit devastating backhands on the big screen, raindrops splattered on my skin.
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