Player and Coach insights

Australians Alicia Smith and Alana Parnaby are two of nine women who have been selected for the WTA Coach Inclusion Program in partnership with Tennis Australia.

Nine coaches with a passion for talent development from across the country were identified to take part in the program, giving them new skills to implement in their clubs.

Development Coach Beth Taylor from Western Australia is one of the women taking part in a new Tennis Australia initiative – the Emerging Talent Development Women’s Coach program.

Meet Pip Martin, head coach at Devonport Tennis club in Tasmania – one of the recipients of Tennis Australia’s inaugural ‘Emerging Talent Development Women’s Coach program’.

Craig Tyzzer is helping develop the nation's most promising junior girls in Tennis Australia's National Player Support Program.

As the head coach at Bayside Tennis Coaching in Brisbane, Tim Low is passionate about promoting the sport and uniting his local community.

Codie George is a coach at Tennis Australia's National Tennis Academy and works closely with rising Perth teen Talia Gibson.

Western Australian coach Brad Dyer has been working with Perth talent Taylah Preston since she was eight years old.

Former pro player Annabel Taylor (nee Ellwood) reflects on her tennis journey and shares her passion for coaching.

Alwyn Musumeci, from the Baseline Tennis Coaching Academy in Cairns, is passionate about helping others achieve their on-court dreams.

As well as competing professionally, Lara Walker is leading the #NoLimits Girls Squad at her local tennis club in Brisbane.

Brad Boynton, from the Kingaroy Tennis Club in rural Queensland, reflects on his coaching journey and shares why he thinks it's the best job.

Coach education has also been a focus at the inaugural Tennis Australia Talent Combine in Brisbane.

Aussie tennis is set to get a new look from 1 October following more than 12 months of consultation and planning.

We chat with Tennis Australia Head of National Programs Rebecca McDonald about the new look Hot Shots Tennis

We chat with Tennis Australia Head of National Programs Rebecca McDonald about the new look Cardio Tennis.

After learning many life lessons in tennis, Women’s Scholarship Coach Marisa Gianotti is now applying them to her coaching career.

With a commitment to inclusivity and creating a welcoming environment to all players, decorated coach Gemma Eaton is showing how tennis can provide a multitude of opportunities.  

In her new role as a Scholarship Coach with Tennis Australia, Genevieve Lorbergs is determined to share her love of tennis and encourage more people to play.

After overcoming serious challenges to establish her own career, regional WA coach Megan Henry is now inspiring other women to follow her inspirational path.

Behind the fun of their social media videos, coaches Nelson Parker and Reza Tompsett have a serious approach to delivering quality tennis experiences.

Designed to inspire kids of all ages through the power of their home Grand Slam, thousands of young participants will experience the Australian Open in their own backyard as AO Holiday Programs launch throughout the nation.