© Getty ImagesCarsten Ball impressed Todd Woodbridge in Davis Cup action this year.

Australian Open organisers announced three men’s and two women’s wildcards today.

Davis Cup player Carsten Ball, two-time junior grand slam winner Bernard Tomic and national under 18 champion Jason Kubler from Queensland have all been given main draw berths.

Davis Cup coach and wildcard selector Todd Woodbridge said it was exciting to announce three young talents.

"Carsten made an ATP final this year and went close to making the main draw cut-off for the Australian Open. He has performed well in Davis Cup and on the ATP World Tour, with a back injury the only reason he was forced to miss the Play-off,” Woodbridge said.

"Bernard Tomic won the US Open Boys title, to add to last year’s Australian Open Boys title from 2008, and at 17 held match points in an epic five-set final of the Play-off before succumbing to Nick Lindahl.

"Bernard continues to improve as a player and impress with his development. In January he showed what he can do when he won a round at Australian Open 2009. We know he will be very keen to make the most of this opportunity.”

Queensland 16-year-old Jason Kubler led Australia to the Junior Davis Cup title this year and went on a winning streak of more than 30 matches including the prestigious Osaka junior title.

"We think Jason deserves this chance. He is very talented and has a great attitude and work ethic. We are confident he will equip himself well,” Woodbridge said.

Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said he was delighted with the five players announced.

"Alicia (Molik) is a great story and it will be great to see her back in front of a big home crowd at the stadium she made her own a few years ago.

"Olivia (Rogowska), Carsten, Bernard and Jason are all very gifted athletes who will benefit greatly from this experience and continue their improvement,” he said.

Tiley indicated a decision on the last wildcard in each of the men’s and women’s draws would be made as soon as possible.

In total, eight wildcards are given for each of the men and women’s field.

As the Grand Slam of Asia Pacific, organisers award one to Asia. One each is also given to the United States and France under a reciprocal agreement with their respective Grand Slams.