According to the Associated Press on Tuesday, former Tennis Australia President and International Tennis President Brian Tobin of Perth, Australia passed away at the age of 93 on Monday. Tobin was the president of Tennis Australia from 1977 to 1989, and the president of the International Tennis Federation from 1991 to 1999. Tobin was the...
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Toni Nadal warns: When Rafa won the last Australian Open I told my children: It is impossible for him to beat a good player
Rafael Nadal‘s uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, has shared his latest thoughts on the Spanish tennis star who is set to be back on the court at the Mutua Madrid Open soon after battling with injury. Nadal‘s presence is a major boost for the tournament given his recent physical problems, but the likes of...
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Brian Tobin: Giant of Australian tennis dies after revolutionising his home Grand Slam tournament
Largely responsible for move to Melbourne Park from Kooyong First full-time president of the International Tennis Federation in 1991 By Melissa Woods For Australian Associated Press Published: 08:27 BST, 24 April 2024 | Updated: 08:27 BST, 24 April 2024 The tennis world is mourning the death of former top administrator Brian Tobin, who served as...
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Tribute: Remembering transformational tennis leader Brian Tobin
As President of both Tennis Australia and the ITF in more than 40 years of service to tennis, Brian Tobin will be remembered for the leadership roles that proved transformational to the Australian Open and the sport overall. Melbourne, Australia , 24 April 2024 | Tennis Australia As the tennis community mourns the passing of...
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Tributes flow for architect of Australian Open revival after death of respected sports boss Brian Tobin
The global tennis community is mourning the death of outstanding administrator and former player Brian Tobin, who played a key role in restoring the Australian Open to its current glory. Tobin, who served as the president of Tennis Australia and later headed the International Tennis Federation, died on Monday aged 93. ITF president David Haggerty...
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How to watch Madrid Open tennis 2024 live in Australia
The Madrid Open 2024 tennis tournament is set to get underway at the Park Manzanares in Spain from Wednesday. The Australian challenge will be spearheaded by Alex de Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Matthew Ebden. Currently 11th in the ATP tennis rankings and seeded 10th for the ATP Masters 1000 tournament, de Minaur will be the...
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Inspiring brighter futures: the Australian Tennis Foundation’s impact on AO 2024
As the world’s top players staged thrilling Australian Open campaigns, the Australian Tennis Foundation was also making a powerful impact. Australia , 23 April 2024 | Australian Tenns Federation Looking back on the thrilling Australian Open, the Australian Tennis Foundation (ATF) has much to celebrate; specifically, reflecting on a series of impactful events and programs that...
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Ranking movers: Celebrating new career-highs and impressive rises
Rising Australians Tristan Schoolkate and Adam Walton are among the biggest movers in the latest world rankings. Australia, 22 April 2024 | Leigh Rogers Men’s singles Adam Walton achieves a new milestone in the latest ATP Tour singles rankings. A week after skyrocketing into the world’s top 130, the 25-year-old from Queensland rises up 10...
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Australian Junior Claycourt Champions crowned in Canberra
22 April 2024 | Tennis ACT Four new national singles champions have been crowned at the 2024 12/u and 14/u Australian Claycourt Championships held at the Canberra Tennis Centre. Ana Maric (Vic) was a standout in the 12/u competition, defeating Piyushi Bandara (ACT) 6-4 6-1 to claim the girls’ singles title. Maric, who also triumphed alongside Lara Wu...
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Kevin Rudd and CNN put on a US tennis clinic
The doubles tournament took place in the grounds of the White Oaks embassy, which we’re obligated to point out is the only grass court in all of Washington. The unique Aussie surface also has its own fun history, hosting both the Kennedys and the Bushes. Grass doesn’t survive well in DC’s frigid winters, so over...
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Winners crowned at 2024 Australian Claycourt Championships
Rising stars Emilie Chen, Ethan Domingo, Christian Joseph and Ana Maric won national singles titles in Canberra this week. Canberra, Australia, 22 April 2024 | Leigh Rogers Thirteen players from across four different states shared the titles at the 2024 Australian Claycourt Championships. Held at the Canberra Tennis Centre, the six-day event featured 128 of...
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ACT Juniors Shine at National Claycourt Championships
22 April 2024 | Tennis ACT The 2024 12/u & 14/u Australian Claycourt Championships concluded on Sunday after a spectacular week of tennis at the Canberra Tennis Centre. The 2024 Australian Claycourt Championships attracted 128 of Australia’s most promising junior athletes to the Nation’s capital, including 9 ACT competitors who looked to defend the home...