Why Is the Australian Open Known as the “Happy Slam”? Does It Still Deserve the Nickname in 2026?

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year, setting the tone for the entire tennis season. “It really kicks off the summer, and there is no better time of the year in Melbourne than the summer,” said celebrity stylist and influencer Elliot Garnaut, who attended the Australian Open two years ago as an ambassador for Ralph Lauren.

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