Australian tennisLook inside

*Gemba Australian Open 2012 attendee research

77 per cent of Australian Open attendees are fanatical tennis supporters.*

The tennis industry is valued at over $1 billion.

“With the entire Australian tennis

trade’s commitment to junior and grassroots

development – tennis is back for sure.”

Lou Smarrelli – owner of Prelli Tennis, Collingwood, Victoria

Australia boasts 45,993 tournament entries and 180,000 registered players.

More than 80 per cent of all Australians that have ever participated in tennis regularly, started playing before the age of 16.*

*Gemba Tennis Participation Research 2011.

248,013 kids have participated in MLC Tennis Hot Shots.

Tennis played on kids’ terms ... smaller courts, racquets, softer tennis balls and a challenging program that grows with them.

“My daughter had success from the first moment

she joined Hot Shots ... she is having so much fun

with her friends.” Maggie Daly – parent of an

MLC Tennis Hot Shots participant

Cardio Tennis is less about technique and more about a fun, social and high-energy workout.

“I’ve enjoyed tennis in the past and now I just want to get fit ... you just know you’re going to have a good workout.”James Rice, 30 – Cardio Tennis participant

Participants engage in fitness and exercise programs for socialisation, health benefits and the ‘feel good factor’.*

*Understanding the Market Perspective of Cardio Tennis and Hot Shots, Forethought Research 2011

1164 constructed/re-surfaced courts.

Over $12 million has been invested by Tennis Australia in local courts since 2008 … new and refreshed places to play have increased participation and created more vibrant communities.

“The more courts we have, the more players we will have and the more kids can go out

there and enjoy playing.”Sam Stosur –

Australia’s highest ranked player

“Tennis is a big growth sport in Victoria and the Australian Open at Melbourne Park is an enormously popular major event.” Ted Baillieu – Victorian Premier

This multi-million dollar redevelopment guarantees that the Australian Open will stay in Melbourne until at least 2036.

$363 million committed to the redevelopment of Melbourne Park.

These coaches are shaping the future generation of tennis stars.

3198 Tennis Australia coach members deliver the sport at all skill levels.

“Our main aim is to improve the quality

and quantity of tennis players under the age

of 12 in Australia.”Scott Draper – Developmental

Tennis Manager (16 years and under)

Without the tireless work of committed employees, administrators and the dedicated volunteers in the tennis community, the sport wouldn’t be serving its current aces.

There are 2176 affiliated clubs, run largely by over 20,000 volunteers and club administrators.

“I was never going to give up … it’s the final of junior

Wimbledon. I keep trying my guts out for every point.”

Ashleigh Barty – Wimbledon 2011 girls’ champion

“This result is very pleasing, we were very happy just to qualify in India, now we are the 2011 champions ... I’m a very happy coach and extremely proud of the girls.”Ken Richardson – Junior Fed Cup coach and captain

“It has been a really successful tournament

for Australian tennis and particularly junior tennis.”

Luke Saville – Wimbledon 2011 boys’ champion

Matt Ebden Reached his first ATP singles quarterfinal at the Brisbane International in January 2011. Achieved a career-high ranking of 79 in October.

Lleyton Hewitt Quarterfinalist at Halle, Memphis and San Jose in 2011.

Jarmila Gajdosova Won her second WTA singles title at the Moorilla Hobart International in 2011. Career-high ranking of 25 in May.

Jelena Dokic Won her sixth WTA title at Kuala Lumpur in February 2011.

Casey Dellacqua Won her first Grand Slam doubles title at French Open 2011, teaming with Scott Lipsky of the United States to take out the mixed doubles crown. Also won six ITF singles events.

Daniela di Toro Singles Wheelchair finalist at the Australian Open and a quarterfinalist at the US Open in 2011.

Jason Kubler Wimbledon 2011 boys’ singles semifinalist and doubles quarterfinalist. Won two Futures events on the men’s circuit.

Ben Mitchell Won four Futures events in 2011.

James Duckworth Won four Futures events in 2011.

“When you get a result like this, it tells you you’re only a few matches away

from winning a title.” Bernard Tomic –

Wimbledon 2011 quarterfinalist

Year-end ranking: world No.42

“Once you achieve something like this you want to be able to do it repeatedly and, having done it once, that self-belief and knowing it is possible to do it, is there.” Sam Stosur – US Open 2011 winner

Year-end ranking: world No.6

US Open 2011 champion … Sam Stosur

A lifetime of hard work … a year of achievement. The 2011 Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Award winners:

Sam Stosur, QldNewcombe Medal

Lleyton Hewitt, SASpirit of Tennis Award

David Taylor, NSWCoaching Excellence – High Performance

McDonald’s Burnie International, Tas.Most Outstanding Tournament

Peter Owen, Vic.Coaching Excellence – Club

Wesley Horskins, Vic.Coaching Excellence – MLC Tennis Hot Shots

Donna Kelso, NSWExcellence in Officiating

Ashleigh Barty, QldJunior Athlete of the Year (Female)

Luke Saville, SAJunior Athlete of the Year (Male)

Glenn Busby, Vic.Most Outstanding 35+ Tennis Senior

Kelly Wren, NSWMost Outstanding Athlete with a Disability

Sale Tennis Club, Vic.Most Outstanding Club

Tennis Gove, NTMost Outstanding Tennis Community (including $25,000 grant)

Tom Hancy, Vic.Volunteer Achievement Award

Middle Years Tennis School at Box Hill Secondary College, Vic.Most Outstanding School (including $5000 grant)

Sam Stosur Newcombe Medal Winner 2011

tennis.com.au

Gemba Tennis Participation Reserach 2011

Understanding the Market Perspective of Cardio Tennis and Hot Shots, Forethought Research 2011

Tennis Australia Annual Report 2010–2011

Tennis Australia Retailer Survey 2011

Gemba Australian Open 2012 Attendee Research

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