Australian Open celebrities courtside for tennis: Anthony Albanese, Bill Gates, Rachel Griffiths

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Bill Gates leads A-list at Australian Open final as Anthony Albanese tucks into a Magnum alongside girlfriend Jodie

  • Australian Open final underway in Melbourne Park on Sunday 

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Celebrities, sports legends and public figures have some of the best seats in the house at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park for the Australian Open men’s tennis final on Sunday night. 

Divisive Serb Novak Djokovic took to the court hoping to add another Grand Slam to his name against Greek cult-hero Stefanos Tsitsipas.

In the stands were Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, actor Rachel Griffiths, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates among others.

Australian Open celebrities courtside for tennis: Anthony Albanese, Bill Gates, Rachel Griffiths

Microsoft founder Bill Gates sported an Australian Open cap along with front row seats for the men’s final. He’s having quite the trip Down Under, attending the Australian Museum and the tennis on multiple days throughout the tournament 

Didn't get one for Jodi? The nation's leader seemed to be enjoying the break from his busy work schedule, enjoying a Magnum ice cream while watching Novak Djokovic take on Stefanos Tsitsipas

Didn’t get one for Jodi? The nation’s leader seemed to be enjoying the break from his busy work schedule, enjoying a Magnum ice cream while watching Novak Djokovic take on Stefanos Tsitsipas

Aussie cricket legend Ricky Ponting  and his wife Rianna Jennifer Cantor watch on as Djokovic surged ahead in the first set

Aussie cricket legend Ricky Ponting  and his wife Rianna Jennifer Cantor watch on as Djokovic surged ahead in the first set

No pressure: Greek hero Stefanos Tsitsipas is hoping to win his first Grand Slam at the Melbourne event

No pressure: Greek hero Stefanos Tsitsipas is hoping to win his first Grand Slam at the Melbourne event

Billionaire pub-baron Justin Hemmes, 50, and his model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel, 26, soak up the atmosphere at Melbourne Park

Billionaire pub-baron Justin Hemmes, 50, and his model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel, 26, soak up the atmosphere at Melbourne Park

Golden Globe winning Hollywood actor Rachel Griffiths, who was raised in Melbourne, looks on from courtside

Golden Globe winning Hollywood actor Rachel Griffiths, who was raised in Melbourne, looks on from courtside

'Everywhere' Eddie McGuire lived up to his name with the TV personality and former Collingwood boss attending with his wife Carla McGuire

‘Everywhere’ Eddie McGuire lived up to his name with the TV personality and former Collingwood boss attending with his wife Carla McGuire

Novak Djokovic surged ahead to a quick lead in the first set before Tsitsipas clawed his way back in the second

Novak Djokovic surged ahead to a quick lead in the first set before Tsitsipas clawed his way back in the second 

Veteran showbusiness reporter Richard Wilkins, who has recently taken on the role of Network Entertainment Editor for Nine. The broadcaster poached the Australian Open coverage from the Seven Network

Veteran showbusiness reporter Richard Wilkins, who has recently taken on the role of Network Entertainment Editor for Nine. The broadcaster poached the Australian Open coverage from the Seven Network

Premiership-winning NRL legend Robbie Farrah watches on as underdog Stefanos Tsitsipas tries for his first Australian Open title and first Grand Slam

Premiership-winning NRL legend Robbie Farrah watches on as underdog Stefanos Tsitsipas tries for his first Australian Open title and first Grand Slam

Opposition leader Peter Dutton (right) and former federal treasurer Peter Costello

Opposition leader Peter Dutton (right) and former federal treasurer Peter Costello 

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