Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in Doubleview, Western Australia hosted a special visit from Wimbledon doubles champion Matt Ebden this week.
Perth, Western Australia, 21 July 2022 | tennis.com.au
Wimbledon doubles champion Matt Ebden made a special visit to Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in Doubleview, Western Australia yesterday to share his experience and inspire the next generation of players ahead of his return to the international tennis tour.
Passionate about ensuring kids across Australia are given the opportunity to give tennis a try, the two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, who partnered with compatriot Max Purcell to claim the Wimbledon title, is celebrating the win as tennis has been named as the number one delivered Sporting Schools program for a sixth consecutive year.
“Funded by the Australian Government, the Sporting Schools program is a fantastic initiative that provides kids right across Australia with the opportunity to pick up a racquet and give the sport a try,” Ebden said.
“Delivering tennis in schools is so important because it not only gets kids more active and trying something new, it also plays an important role in igniting a love of tennis among what stands to be Australia’s next generation of players and future champions of the sport.
“Winning Wimbledon with Max was an incredible experience and one I will treasure for life. I’m honoured by the opportunity to share my experiences and to help inspire the next generation of players. These kids are the future of our sport and I’m excited to show them what’s possible when you work hard and follow your dreams.”
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Tennis has maintained the top spot since the federally-funded program first began in 2016, with 1184 tennis programs delivered across the country throughout 2021 and a massive 7889 tennis programs delivered in schools over the past six years.
“How wonderful for tennis in Australia – Matt and Max triumphing as Wimbledon champions, with Sam Stosur and Nick Kyrgios as Wimbledon finalists,” said Tennis Australia’s Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner.
“We also congratulate Heath Davidson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Alex de Minaur and Jason Kubler for their gallant efforts and tremendous results at Wimbledon, and all the Aussies…
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