2000 Australian Open

The 2000 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Melbourne Park in Melbourne in Australia. It was the 88th edition of the Australian Open and was held from 17 through 30 January 2000.
Both Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Martina Hingis were unsuccessful in their title defences, both being defeated in the final matches by Andre Agassi and Lindsay Davenport, respectively. For Agassi, it was the second of four Australian Open titles, and for Davenport it was her final Grand Slam title.

Former champions

The following are the former Grand Slam champions and finalists in the draw:

The following are former Grand Slam finalists in the draw:

Andre Agassi defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4

It was Agassi's 1st title of the year, and his 45th overall. It was his 6th career Grand Slam title, and his 2nd Australian Open title.

Lindsay Davenport defeated Martina Hingis, 6–1, 7–5

It was Davenport's 1st title of the year, and her 27th overall. It was her 3rd career Grand Slam title, and her 1st Australian Open title.

Ellis Ferreira / Rick Leach defeated Wayne Black / Andrew Kratzmann, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 3–6, 18–16

Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs defeated Martina Hingis / Mary Pierce, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4

Rennae Stubbs / Jared Palmer defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario / Todd Woodbridge, 7–5, 7–6

Andy Roddick defeated Mario Ančić, 7–6, 6–3

Anikó Kapros defeated María José Martínez Sánchez, 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

Nicolas Mahut / Tommy Robredo defeated Tres Davis / Andy Roddick, 6–2, 5–7, 11–9

Anikó Kapros / Christina Wheeler defeated Lauren Barnikow / Erin Burdette, 6–3, 6–4

Total prize money for the event was A$12,420,500.