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Mornington VIC 3931, Australia, 21 March 2016 | Gabriella Tobias

Victorian Andrew Whittington has capped off a big week at the Mornington Peninisula Tennis International Pro Tour taking out the singles and men’s doubles finals.

Combining with fellow Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club player Greg Jones, the pair defeated fellow Aussies Gavin Van Peperzeel and Bradley Mousley in the final 6-3 6-2.

Returning to the court for the singles final, Whittington again faced Van Peperzeel taking the win again 6-2 6-3.

We caught up with Whittington recently and asked him some of the lighter questions to learn more about him.

Tennis Victoria: Favourite Sport other than tennis?
Andrew Whittington: Cricket

If you were on a reality show would it be My Kitchen Rules, So You Think You Can Dance or Australian Idol?
My Kitchen Rules because I can whip up a mean spaghetti bolognaise or 2 minute noodles!

Favourite holiday destination?
Dubai

Who would you most like to play doubles with?
Djoker because he won’t miss a return.

iPhone or Android?
iPhone

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Taylor Swift or Katy Perry?
Have you got a third option? Taylor Swift.

Foo Fighters or One Direction?
Foo Fighters

Salt and vinegar or chicken chips?
What brand? If it was Kettle id have to go the Honey Soy Chicken. No, I’m going with Salt and Vinegar.

Favourite AFL Team?
Essendon, sorry I go for Williamstown VFL

Istagram or Twitter?
Instagram 100% (see Andrew on our instagram page)

Favourite playing surface?
Fast hard court.

Favourite Easter Tournament?
Swan Hill

If you were a guest commentator, would it be on Fox Sports, E Fashion Police or the Today Show? Fox Sports

If you could interview anyone in the world who would it be?
I’d like to interview James Hird.

If you were at the zoo and could safely be up close to any animal what would you choose?
Meerkat.

Good luck Andrew in the second Mornington International event starting today at the Mornington Tennis Centre. To keep up to date with Pro Tour results follow @oztennisresults on twitter. You can also follow Andrew on Instagram or Twitter to wish him well and keep up with his progress.