With new disciplines and extra methods to play, there can 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 number of the world’s main Pickleball expertise will battle it out on this invitational occasion and showcase their expertise 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 around the globe.
The AO Ballpark introduced by Emirates will once more supply an immersive tennis expertise, that includes enjoyable tennis actions for youths and households. Sizzling Pictures HQ once more takes centre stage and showcases every stage of the Sizzling Pictures Tennis program, giving children the possibility to observe expertise, check their serves with velocity monitoring, and compete in pleasant matches on mini courts.
With actions for kids as younger as two, the AO Ballpark premieres on Youngsters Tennis Day, Saturday 11 January, and is open all through the event. There can be much more pleasure and particular actions on Sizzling Pictures 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 a good way to rejoice the social impression grassroots tennis has inside the neighborhood. And it offers us much more alternative to point out off all of the superior actions occurring at golf equipment throughout the nation.
“From households making an attempt out Sizzling Pictures Tennis to mates getting their sweat on with Cardio Tennis, or anybody leaping again into the game with enjoyable choices like Padel, Pickleball or Pop Tennis, there can be one thing for everybody to attempt.”
Tennis continues to develop in recognition, with greater than 1.48 million Australians taking part within the sport from July 2022 to June 2023, and a couple of,300 affiliated tennis golf equipment and venues nationwide.
