Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Ashley said he wasn’t bothered by ticket prices, but the costs inside the venue were another story.“The price of the tickets is fine, but it almost feels like a lure because you come in, and then you get hit with all the prices for the food. That’s my disappointment. If you don’t come prepared, your hip-pocket cops it.”Jade said the overall cost of the Open could be tough for families and she wished there were more kids’ activities close to the arena, but coming still felt worth it.“I love the tennis, and the atmosphere is good,” she said.Yong Sim was less surprised by the prices. Yong flew from Sydney with his parents, Sue and Seng, wife Yvonne and children Emma, 15, and Hugo, 11.The Sim family is fine with the food and drink prices for a special day out.Credit: Photograph by Chris HopkinsYong said while the ground passes were higher than expected, the cost of food felt appropriate.“It’s an experience, so I don’t think I’m overpaying for anything.”Yvonne said that for lunch, the family got five meals from Fishbowl and a plate of CDMX tacos, each dish costing about $20.She estimated they would spend more than $200 on food and drink alone, but she said they have loved coming to the tennis ever since a stint living in London when they’d go to Wimbledon.“It’s an expensive for a day out, but we don’t do it very often – it’s really a once-a-year thing.”A spokeswoman for the Australian Open said organisers wanted to ensure the tournament was accessible to as many people as possible, allowing fans of all ages to enjoy world-class sport and entertainment.“This year’s line-up of cuisines and menu offerings ensure there’s something for every taste and price point in the arena from $5.20 toasties, hot chips from $6.80 … to more gourmet options for those who want to try something new,” she said.“Across the precinct, the majority of menu items are priced between $12 and $23.”People were also welcome to bring their own food and drink, she said, and water bottle refill stations were located across the site.
