Shane Warne and Justin Hemmes lead the stars at Australian Open men’s singles final
The stars were out in force for the Australian Open men’s singles final in Melbourne on Sunday, between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Daniil Medvedev of Russia.
In the stands was a very relaxed Shane Warne, 52, who enjoyed a bourbon, and hospitality entrepreneur Justin Hemmes, 49, while sporting power couple Candice and David Warner appeared in great spirits on a date night.
It wasn’t just the biggest names in showbiz in attendance, with Leader of the Opposition of Australia Anthony Albanese, 58, pictured courtside.
Attracting quite the crowd: Shane Warne (left) enjoyed a drink in the stands as he joined a star-studded crowd including hospitality entrepreneur Justin Hemmes (right), David Warner and Anthony Albanese at the Australian Open men’s singles final in Melbourne on Sunday
Cricketing legend Shane donned a casual ensemble for the game, and was joined by his son Jackson, 22, shared with ex-wife Simone Callahan.
Jackson, who starred on last year’s season of SAS Australia, donned a sporty look and appeared to be enthralled by the game.
Candice, 36, and her husband David, 35, appeared in great spirits, with the former Ironwoman showing off her fit physique in a fitted black top and chic white trousers.
Family: Cricketing legend Shane donned a casual ensemble for the game, and was joined by his son Jackson (right), 22, shared with ex-wife Simone Callahan
Tennis fan: The King Of Spin appeared enthralled by the game as he checked the screen for a closer look at the action
Sporting power couple: Candice, 36, and her husband David, 35, (both pictured) appeared in great spirits, with the former Ironwoman showing off her fit physique in a fitted black top and chic white trousers
Off the cricket pitch: David, who recently competed in The Ashes, donned a dark blue dress shirt, black trousers and coordinating sneakers for the outing
Candice looked glamorous with straight blonde tresses and elegant makeup, and kept close to her cricketer husband David, who wore a polished ensemble.
Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition of Australia Anthony Albanese donned an NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs face mask as he cheered on the players.
Representing Tinseltown was actor Eric Bana, 53, who was accompanied by his stunning wife Rebecca Gleeson, 51.
Political figure: It wasn’t just the biggest names in showbiz in attendance, with Leader of the Opposition of Australia, Anthony Albanese (pictured), 58, seen courtside
Footy fan: The politician donned a casual ensemble and proved to be a NRL South Sydney Rabbitohs fan with his choice of face mask
Recognised: Representing Tinseltown was actor Eric Bana, 53, who was accompanied by his stunning wife Rebecca Gleeson, 51 (both pictured)
Eric, who starred in Netflix true crime series Dirty John, donned a pale blue dress shirt and dark trousers.
His publicist wife Rebecca stunned in a chic sleeveless black frock with a statement necklace.
Meanwhile Rob Mills had quite the honour when he performed the Australian National Anthem ahead of the game.
The 39-year-old, who rose to fame after starring on Australian Idol, looked dapper in a tailored suit as he sung the lyrics.
World No.2 Daniil Medvedev, 25, was given a prickly reception ahead of his Australian Open final – with some sections of the Melbourne Park crowd booing the Russian as he walked onto Rod Laver arena.
Polished figure: Eric, who starred in Netflix true crime series Dirty John, donned a pale blue dress shirt and dark trousers
Courtside fashion: His publicist wife Rebecca stunned in a chic sleeveless black frock with a statement necklace
Honour: Meanwhile Rob Mills (pictured) had quite the honour when he performed the Australian National Anthem ahead of the game. The 39-year-old, who rose to fame after starring on Australian Idol, looked dapper in a tailored suit as he sung the lyrics
Daniil, 25, took to the court on Sunday night against Rafael Nadal – the fan favourite Spaniard, 35, vying for his record 21st Grand Slam title.
The Russian has already been labelled the ‘villain’ of the Open after his fiery outburst at an umpire during his semi-final match against the also popular Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Commentator LLeyton Hewitt echoed those sentiments saying: ‘He is the villain out here. He’s trying to spoil the party’.
Courtside action: Retired boxer Jeff Fenech, 57, and his wife Suzee Fenech (both pictured), were also pictured in the crowd
Antics: Jeff donned a black ensemble, complete with a newsboy cap for the game. Meanwhile his wife Suzee looked to have seen herself on the screen
Sporting great: Retired Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe (pictured centre), 39, sported a Ralph Lauren white button-up shirt and blue trousers, and appeared relaxed as he mingled within the crowd
Discussing politics? Josh Frydenberg (left), Treasurer of Australia, 50, engaged in conversation with former politician Peter Costello (right), 64
Daniil took out the first set 6-2 in the Australian Open final against Rafael.
The U.S. Open champion broke Rafael’s serve twice and then served it out in 42 minutes. Rafael’s first serve percentage was down to 54 per cent compared with Daniil at 82 per cent.
Daniil is bidding to be the first man in the Open era to win his second Grand Slam title at the next major tournament.
He lost last year’s Australian Open final to Novak Djokovic.
Chic: Actress Rachel Griffiths (pictured centre), 53, cut an effortlessly chic figure in a black ensemble, complete with a stylish round-rimmed hat and reading glasses
Reception: World No.2 Daniil Medvedev (pictured), 25, was given a prickly reception ahead of his Australian Open final – with some sections of the Melbourne Park crowd booing the Russian as he walked onto Rod Laver arena
Rival: Daniil took to the court on Sunday night against Rafael Nadal (pictured) – the fan favourite Spaniard, 35, vying for his record 21st Grand Slam title
