Tag Archives: Australian Open

Get set ….. Dream !

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Douglas

TweetBrace yourself ….. there’s a dream coming in and with the Australian Tennis Open about to hit and the Olympics brewing that dream comes often and loud ! On too many occasions outside influences tell us that we are not good enough … Continue reading →

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Aussies at ‘play’

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Douglas

TweetEscorting groups of young tennis enthusiasts to the Australian Open (many their first experience) I was frequently asked “where can we watch our players play“.  Explaining to 11 year old’s, that only two got past the 1st round in singles … Continue reading →

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Generations – past and present

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Douglas

TweetAustralian Open marks the beginning of the new tennis year and with this comes the ‘talk’ of the hopefuls of Australia’s tennis future. The recently completed “December Showdown’ put on display some of the tennis that we can expect from the … Continue reading →

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Professionalism at ‘play’

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Douglas

TweetSharing recently (facebook/twitter), the lastest ‘finals wrap up’ from the ATP – Shanghai and the WTA – Linz tournaments there were two distinct examples of ‘professionalism’. In Shanghai, Andy Murray was attempting to close out the match in the second … Continue reading →

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Grand Slam Glory !

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Douglas

TweetAs I sit and watch a ‘fortress’ of past combat, get ready for the AAMI Classic, Kooyong transforms from an empty shell and you can hear the role of champions and picture the players dreams in pursuit of Grand Slam success. Melbourne is … Continue reading →

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Picture past the ‘points’.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Douglas

TweetThe ‘new’ Grand Slam champions have been crowned and celebrated. Evaluations are conducted by the ‘rest’ and the ‘tour’ continues – players following pathways set out pre US Open, some chasing points to secure ‘end of year’ championships position (masters) others … Continue reading →

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