Look inside
Australian tennis
77 per cent of Australian Open
attendees are fanatical tennis supporters.*
*Gemba Australian Open 2012 attendee research
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.
80 per cent
More than 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.
“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
Tennis played on kids’ terms ... smaller courts, racquets, softer tennis balls and a challenging program that grows with them.
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
engage
Participants 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.
“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
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.
This multi-million dollar redevelopment guarantees that the Australian Open will stay in Melbourne until at least 2036.
“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
$363 million committed to the
redevelopment of Melbourne Park.
These coaches are shaping the future generation of tennis stars.
“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)
3198 Tennis Australia coach members deliver the sport at all skill levels.
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.
2176
There are affiliated clubs, run largely by over volunteers and club administrators.
20,000
“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
“It has been a really successful tournament for Australian tennis and particularly junior tennis.” Luke Saville – Wimbledon 2011 boys’ 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
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, Qld Newcombe Medal
Donna Kelso, NSW Excellence in Officiating
Lleyton Hewitt, SA Spirit of Tennis Award
Ashleigh Barty, Qld Junior Athlete of the Year (Female)
David Taylor, NSW Coaching 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
Luke Saville, SA Junior Athlete of the Year (Male) Glenn Busby, Vic. Most Outstanding 35+ Tennis Senior Kelly Wren, NSW Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability Sale Tennis Club, Vic. Most Outstanding Club
Tennis Gove, NT Most 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
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 For further details, full reports referenced in this publication or to express interest in joining the Australian tennis industry, please contact us at tennisindustry@tennis.com.au
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