“The Australian Open, alongside waterdrop, was the first Grand Slam to offer players the local tap water in the dedicated refill points placed on-court, resulting in significant reductions in single-use plastic. We also have hundreds of water stations in player areas like gyms and lounges as well as across the precinct, supplying high-quality Melbourne drinking water to both tournament personnel and fans, who we encourage to bring refillable water bottles.” 

Waterdrop pursues its ‘Drink More Water’ mission in both day-to-day life and elite sports. The Austrian hydration company has long had a foothold in the world of tennis and in 2023, tennis legend Novak Djokovic joined as an investor and brand ambassador. Waterdrop has attracted many tennis stars as investors including Elina Svitolina, Taylor Fritz, Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz, Sebastian Korda and Cameron Norrie.

“When we founded waterdrop in 2016, we would never have dreamed that we would one day enter into a partnership with one of the biggest tennis events in the world. The Australian Open has achieved cult status for athletes and fans alike and stands for tennis at the highest level and a very special atmosphere that lives up to the nickname ‘Happy Slam’,” Martin Murray, founder and CEO of waterdrop, said.