Social round-up: Aussie players finally competing again
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date.
Australia, 2 July 2020 | tennis.com.au
This week’s social round-up is a special one because for the first time in over three months, we have professional tennis events in Australia to focus on!
The UTR Pro Tennis Series began with events in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this week.
Ellen Perez won the Sydney title and is feeling super excited to be back on court:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCD14TgAz6P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Max Purcell was also a winner in Sydney:
READ: Perez and Purcell winners at UTR Pro Tennis Series in Sydney
Harry Bourchier is enjoying the round-robin format:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDYrQoggXN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Meanwhile, Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic was in the winning team at an exhibition event in Charleston:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCByBhxg7he/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In Canberra, Nick Kyrgios is serving up interesting fashion choices:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCGRo7HJJ1N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In Brisbane, Kimberly Birrell is making progress in her return from an elbow injury:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCA5mvCgRK6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Priscilla Hon is soaking up Gold Coast views:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDPDdFg0kS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Dylan Alcott wishes he was in Queensland for other reasons:
Finally my time to shine. If only I was allowed into brisvegas https://t.co/2cwQMoiXTl
— Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) June 30, 2020
Alex Bolt has Wimbledon on his mind – which would have been this fortnight had it not been cancelled due to COVID-19:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCA8B-bAY_T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Wimbledon legend Todd Woodbridge reflected on what the tournament means to him:
The centre court @Wimbledon is like no other. It simply is the home of tennis. https://t.co/cUDGd2AIB0
— Todd Woodbridge (@toddwoodbridge) June 29, 2020
World No.1 Ash Barty is in a reflective mood too, narrating a special video about idol Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s achievements at the world’s most famous tournament:
— Ash Barty (@ashbarty) July 1, 2020
Don’t forget #TheCourtIsCalling – now is a great time to pick up a racquet and play tennis. Happy hitting and stay safe!