10 November 2025 | Tennis Tasmania

Eight young tennis players from Northern Tasmania have been selected as official Ballkids for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Play-off in Hobart.

Among the 18 Ballkid squad chosen to represent the state on court, are:

Tennis Tasmania Development Officer, Ms Georga Maier said the selection recognises the hard work and enthusiasm of junior players across the region.

“We’ve loved being able to grow the Ballkid Program from this year’s Launceston and Burnie Internationals and give some of those kids the chance to be part of the Billie Jean King Cup in Hobart,” Ms Maier said.

“It’s incredibly exciting to have an event like the Billie Jean King Cup come to Tasmania — it’s essentially the World Cup of Women’s Tennis. To have some of the best female players in the world right here in Hobart once again is just awesome for our state and for Tasmanian Tennis.

“It’s been fantastic to offer some of these ballkids from across the state the incredible opportunity to be involved. What’s particularly special is that many of these ballkids are also regular players in our leagues and tournaments, so being courtside with some of the best players in the world and serving them is hugely inspiring for them — it gives them a real sense of what’s possible in tennis and something to strive towards.

“We’re super proud of all ballkids who give up their time to help make these world-class events a success,” she said.

The Culture Amp Australian Billie Jean King Cup Team of Maya Joint, Kimberly Birrell, Priscilla Hon, Ellen Perez, and Storm Hunter will face Portugal on Friday 14 November and Brazil on Sunday 16 November, with Brazil and Portugal set to meet on Saturday 15 November.

Tickets for the Billie Jean King Cup Play-off start at $30, with kids going free across all three days.

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