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 celebs 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 pictures and spoke to media, they checked in with tennis.com.au. Listed here are some highlights from these interviews:
John Newcombe, Aussie tennis legend
On who he’s most wanting ahead to seeing this night: “Everybody. I’ve acquired a lot of folks that I’ve identified for a lot of, a few years within the room that I’ll meet up with tonight. I’m additionally wanting ahead to assembly new folks from totally different elements of Australia which might be going to win awards. Having the ability to congratulate all of the winners on what they’ve accomplished on the finish of the evening is at all times an enormous thrill for me.”
Alicia Molik, outgoing Billie Jean King Cup captain
On what she enjoys most in regards to the Australian Tennis Awards: “I believe reconnecting with everybody that I haven’t seen in a very long time. You overlook what number of colleagues and buddies you could have from so many different departments and communities in tennis. It’s everybody you could have big 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’, however it’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 comfy on this house and attempt to convey a relaxed really feel to the night. I’m working with Casey Dellacqua tonight too, so I’ve at all times 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 a number of 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 have a good time Australian tennis and what everybody has completed all year long.”
Daria Saville, Aussie tennis star
On what she enjoys most in regards to the Australian Tennis Awards: “Most likely dressing up and taking pictures. I’ve accomplished my TikTok for the evening.”
Sam Stosur, just lately retired Aussie legend
On attending the ceremony for the primary time as a retired participant: “It’s a little bit bit totally different. It’s at all times a reasonably relaxed evening for all of us anyway, however yeah, I suppose I’m not speaking about myself, my yr and no matter else occurred. Nevertheless it’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 in regards to the Australian Tennis Awards: “Everybody will get dressed up and lets their hair down a little bit bit. Clearly we’re skilled athletes, so the vast majority of the yr 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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