With new disciplines and extra methods to play, there will probably be extra alternatives than ever for followers of all ages to choose up a racquet and be part of within the enjoyable.
Melbourne, VIC, 10 October 2024 | Tennis Australia
Australian Open 2025 is all about getting followers out on the courtroom and in on the motion.
With new disciplines and extra methods to play, there will probably be extra alternatives than ever for followers of all ages to choose up a racquet and be part of within the enjoyable.
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In one other AO first, the inaugural AO Pickleball Slam will happen from 24-26 January. A few of the world’s main Pickleball expertise will battle it out on this invitational occasion and exhibit their abilities in one of many world’s fastest-growing racquet sports activities.
The AO Padel Battle will showcase this fast-paced format at Topcourt on Center Terrace from 17-19 January. Performed in an enclosed courtroom the place the ball stays in play whereas bouncing off the partitions, this energetic sport is quick turning into a favorite of health fanatics world wide.
The AO Ballpark introduced by Emirates will once more supply an immersive tennis expertise, that includes enjoyable tennis actions for youths and households. Scorching Photographs HQ once more takes centre stage and showcases every stage of the Scorching Photographs Tennis program, giving children the prospect to follow abilities, check their serves with velocity monitoring, and compete in pleasant matches on mini courts.
With actions for youngsters as younger as two, the AO Ballpark premieres on Youngsters Tennis Day, Saturday 11 January, and is open all through the event. There will probably be much more pleasure and particular actions on Scorching Photographs Tennis Day on Thursday 16 January.
“Most individuals in Australia kick off their tennis journey at a neighborhood membership, whether or not they’re enjoying for enjoyable and health, or dreaming of going professional,” Tennis Australia’s Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner mentioned.
“Bringing extra probabilities to seize a racquet at AO 2025 is an effective way to rejoice the social influence grassroots tennis has throughout the neighborhood. And it offers us much more alternative to indicate off all of the superior actions occurring at golf equipment throughout the nation.
“From households making an attempt out Scorching Photographs Tennis to buddies getting their sweat on with Cardio Tennis, or anybody leaping again into the game with enjoyable choices like Padel, Pickleball or Pop Tennis, there will probably be one thing for everybody to strive.”
Tennis continues to develop in recognition, with greater than 1.48 million Australians collaborating within the sport from July 2022 to June 2023, and a pair of,300 affiliated tennis golf equipment and venues nationwide.
