Melbourne, Australia, 28 January 2021 | tennis.com.au

Australia’s top-ranked players are all in Melbourne this week, continuing their preparations for the Aussie summer of tennis.

Let’s begin this week’s social round-up with world No.1 Ash Barty, who is all smiles ahead of Australian Open 2021:

> FEATURE: High spirits as Aussie players prepare

Thanasi Kokkinakis can’t wait to get back on court:

> FEATURE: Kokkinakis ready to make new memories

Daria Gavrilova took a break from training to help unveil the Australian Open 2021 ballkids squad uniform:

Alex de Minaur is excited to be hitting at Rod Laver Arena:

Priscilla Hon is busy exploring Melbourne:

Matt Ebden is keeping active in hotel quarantine:

And so too is Ellen Perez, who is mixing up her fitness routine as best as she can:

https://twitter.com/EllenPerez95/status/1351754478232371200?s=20

The countdown to the Melbourne Summer Series is almost over – and with tickets on sale from today, now is your chance to see the world’s best compete at Melbourne Park before the Australian Open begins on 8 February.

> FEATURE: Game, set, good health

The court is calling! Join in the fun, hire a court today and take advantage of the many healthy benefits of tennis.