Since its first sponsorship in 2002, Kia has been participating in the tournament as the Major Sponsor to promote and support for the successful event. Since the day one of its partnership, over 100 new Kia vehicles are being supplied to the Tennis Australia every year to ensure the memorable and comfortable participation of the world's top tennis players, VIPs, officials and media.
Since 2004 young Spaniard tennis sensation Rafael Nadal has been acting as a brand ambassador for Kia Motors Corporation. With this ambassadorship, Nadal and Kia have teamed up together to promote Kia's brand value of 'The Power to Surprise' to worldwide.