Stars set to come out for Australian Open finals

There will be no shortage of celebrities watching on at the Australian Open finals, with Hollywood stars, sporting greats and politicians set to fill the stands.

Eric Bana and Deborra-Lee Furness will attend the men’s and women’s finals respectively (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

A huge list of Hollywood stars, celebrities, sporting greats, business bigwigs, socialites and VIPs will descend on Melbourne Park as the tournament reaches its pinnacle this weekend.

Among those to appear courtside are Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, plus politicians including Steve Dimopoulos, Anika Wells, Ben Carroll, Mark Butler, Don Farrell, Clare O’Neil, Andrew Barr.

Former treasurer of Australia Peter Costello with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybalenka Picture: Tennis Australia/ AARON FRANCIS

They will be joined by Governor General Sir David Hurley, Governor Margaret Gardner, Lord Mayor Sally Capp and former Victorian premiers Ted Baillieu and John Brumby.

Aussie actor Deborra-Lee Furness will attend the women’s final on Saturday night with Emirates, while Francesca Packer, Tina Arena, Rachel Griffiths and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson will be with the airline for the men’s final.

Kate Walsh from Grey’s Anatomy will attend the men’s final.

Simon Baker Picture: Josh Woning

Supermodel Elle Macpherson will be at the men’s final with Ralph Lauren and Vogue Australia, while acclaimed actors Joel Edgerton, Eric Bana, Simon Baker, Dacre Montgomery and Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh are also going to be courtside.

Edgerton’s partner Christine Centenera will also be there, as will Teresa Palmer, Jessica Gomes, Victoria Lee and Olivia DeJonge.

Actor and musician Russell Crowe is again expected at the women’s final.

Runner Peter Bol and Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith will attend the men’s final with Piper-Heidsieck.

Bulldog Bailey Smith will be watching on at the men’s final Photo: Michael Klein.

Aussie actor Maddison Brown and Natalie Bassingthwaighte will also attend the women’s final.

Among the business identities will be top executives from Kia, ANZ, Rolex, Woolworths and Westpac.

Also attending are renowned promoters Paul Dainty, Matt Gudinski and Luke Hede, business heavyweights Nicola Forrest, Gerry Ryan, John Gandel, Peter and Andrew Fox, Paul Bassat, Luke Sayers, Fred Cohen, Rob Priestley, Lorie Argus and Stephen Johns, as well as former Optus chief Kelly Bayer Rosmarin.

Sporting great John Bertrand is attending, as is swimming champion Ian Thorpe.

Other names include David Koch, Martin Pakula, Mike Baird, Neil Wilson and Tony Shepherd.