With a new media partner and a broadcast deal with Australia's SBS in place, however, the invitational event will go ahead next year from January 13-15 at the former home of the Australian Open.
The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club will again host its storied exhibition event in Melbourne to give the world's leading tennis players another warm-up option before the Australian Open.
The Kooyong Classic is back on the summer tennis calendar as a lead-in event to the 2026 Australian Open after a one-year hiatus.