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Aswin Vijayaragavan after the AO 1 Point Slam South Australia State Championships

Name: Ashwin Vijayaragavan

Age: 37

Bio: Ashwin started playing tennis at the age of 11, going on to play college tennis for the University of Texas. He represented India in the Davis Cup in 2013 and reached a world ranking of 570. Ashwin is the Club Coach at Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club in Adelaide and plays in Tea Tree Gully’s Tennis SA State League team. He has won the Player of the Year award on three occasions in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Representing: Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club

“It’s pretty exciting. I was pretty nervous when I got here because it is a new format for everyone, but I am happy I got through it.

“I’ve always wanted to play at the Australian Open in some way. This is an opportunity to be around the pros and I am looking forward to having a hit with them.”

Ashwin Vijayaragavan, 20 December 2025

Aswin Vijayaragavan with his winner's certificate

Aswin Vijayaragavan with his wife after winning the AO 1 Point Slam South Australia State Championships

December 20: Aswin Vijayaragavan during the AO 1 Point Slam South Australia State Championships at the Peake Gardens Riverside Tennis Club on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ DAVID MARIUZ

Aswin Vijayaragavan's backhand

Aswin Vijayaragavan returning serve

Aswin Vijayaragavan's forehand during the AO 1 Point Slam South Australia State Championships

TA official Dylan Hicks with Aswin Vijayaragavan during the AO 1 Point Slam South Australia State Championships

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