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Darren Walton

ATP boss backs Melbourne for Australian Open long haul

The Australian Open has drawn high praise for its infrastructure, location and overall management. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

If the ATP has any say in it, the Australian Open is staying put in Melbourne forever as the season-opening grand slam once again boasts record crowds and bumper TV ratings.

Officially branded the Grand Slam of Asia Pacific, the Open could conceivably come under threat from the likes of cashed-up China or Saudi Arabia.

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