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14 January 2015 | Tennis ACT

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Canberra will host a trio of tennis legends in February as Wally Masur, John Fitzgerald, and Todd Woodbridge head to the nation’s capital. The former players will be in town as the key speakers at the Inaugural Tennis ACT Gala Dinner to be held on February 12th. The legends will discuss their former playing experiences and conduct a recap of the 2015 Australian Open.  As well as featuring the Aussie legends, the night will include a 3 course meal with premium beverage package at the QT Hotel Ballroom.

Tennis ACT CEO, Ross Triffitt said “We are excited to welcome Wally, John, and Todd to Canberra for our Inaugural Gala Dinner. They are 3 legends of the game, and between them have multiple Grand Slam titles and an outstanding Davis Cup history for Australia.  It should be a fantastic night out and a great opportunity for the tennis community to get together in Canberra”.

When: Thursday 12th February 2015
Where: QT Hotel Ballroom, 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Time:  7:00pm
Dress: Cocktail
Cost: $175 (incl GST) per person or exclusive tables of 10 for $1600 (incl GST)
Bookings: Click here for further details

Wally Masur began playing tennis in Canberra aged eight. Masur won the Australian Open juniors in 1981. He represented Australian in Davis Cup for eight years, notching up a 17-15 win-loss record from 1985-1993. Masur reached the semi finals of the Australian Open in 1987 and the US Open in 1993.

John Fitzgerald (Fitzy) was best known for his doubles prowess, being ranked No.1 in the world in July 1991. He won 30 doubles titles including seven Grand Slam titles (2 French Opens, 2 Wimbledon’s, 2 US Opens, and one Australian Open). Fitzgerald represented Australia in David Cup for 10 years, during which he compiled a 19-14 record and was a member of two championships teams. His singles ranking peaked at No 25 in 1989. He captained the Australian Davis Cup between 2001-2010, including leading the Aussies to the Davis Cup title in 2003.

Todd Woodbridge formed half of one of the most successful doubles combinations in history, pairing with compatriot Mark Woodforde to win 11 Grand Slam doubles titles and five straight Wimbledon titles as well as an Olympic gold medal at Atlanta in 1996. After Woodforde retired, Woodbridge formed a successful partnership with Sweden’s Jonas Bjorkman that reaped a further five majors. Part of Australia’s winning Davis Cup teams in 1999 and 2003, Woodbridge finished his career with a record 83 doubles titles. He also proved an adept singles player, peaking at world No 19. In May 1997, reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals the same year and winning two ATP singles titles.