Aussie couple Daria and Luke Saville have been among the many stars strolling the blue carpet on the 2023 Australian Tennis Awards this night.
Melbourne, Australia, 11 December 2023 | Leigh Rogers
The celebrities of Australian tennis walked the blue carpet at this night’s 2023 Australian Tennis Awards at Melbourne’s Crown On line casino.
After they posed for photographs and spoke to media, they checked in with tennis.com.au. Listed below are some highlights from these interviews:
John Newcombe, Aussie tennis legend
On who he’s most trying ahead to seeing this night: “Everybody. I’ve acquired plenty of those who I’ve recognized for a lot of, a few years within the room that I’ll meet up with tonight. I’m additionally trying ahead to assembly new folks from totally different elements of Australia which are going to win awards. With the ability to congratulate all of the winners on what they’ve finished on the finish of the night time is all the time an enormous thrill for me.”
Alicia Molik, outgoing Billie Jean King Cup captain
On what she enjoys most concerning the Australian Tennis Awards: “I feel reconnecting with everybody that I haven’t seen in a very long time. You overlook what number of colleagues and buddies you’ve got from so many different departments and communities in tennis. It’s everybody you’ve got enormous respect for in a single place, which is fairly superior.”
Storm Hunter, Newcombe Medal nominee
On essentially the most requested query as she walked the blue carpet: “Essentially the most requested query was how does it really feel to be the world No.1 in doubles? I nonetheless say the identical factor, ‘it’s loopy and doesn’t really feel actual to me’, but it surely’s tremendous good that everybody is so excited.”
Todd Woodbridge, Aussie tennis legend
On whether or not internet hosting the Australian Tennis Awards makes him nervous: “No, I really really feel extra relaxed to be trustworthy as a result of these are my folks. They’re those who know me and what we’re speaking about. I really feel snug on this area and attempt to carry a relaxed really feel to the night. I’m working with Casey Dellacqua tonight too, so I’ve all the time acquired any person to bounce off which is enjoyable.”
Rinky Hijikata, Newcombe Medal nominee
On attending the Australian Tennis Awards for the primary time since 2019: “It’s actually thrilling, I haven’t been again for just a few years. The final time I used to be right here I used to be a junior, so it’s good to be again and see everybody to rejoice Australian tennis and what everybody has completed all year long.”
Daria Saville, Aussie tennis star
On what she enjoys most concerning the Australian Tennis Awards: “Most likely dressing up and taking photographs. I’ve finished my TikTok for the night time.”
Sam Stosur, lately retired Aussie legend
On attending the ceremony for the primary time as a retired participant: “It’s somewhat bit totally different. It’s all the time a reasonably relaxed night time for all of us anyway, however yeah, I suppose I’m not speaking about myself, my 12 months and no matter else occurred. But it surely’s good to nonetheless be part of it.”
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Heath Davidson, Australia’s high quad wheelchair participant
On what he enjoys most concerning the Australian Tennis Awards: “Everybody will get dressed up and lets their hair down somewhat bit. Clearly we’re skilled athletes, so nearly all of the 12 months we’re on the courtroom and in tennis garments. It’s actually cool to see everybody having a superb time in good garments. It’s superior.”
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