The 2008 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 96th edition of the Australian Open, and the first Grand Slam event of the year. It took place at the Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, from 14 through 27 January 2008. Australian Open 2008: January 14–27, 2008 at Melbourne Park. Men's singles: Novak Djokovic. Women's singles: Maria Sharapova — 3rd major title. Wiki link