13 October 2025 | Tennis Victoria

Congratulations to the exceptional athletes who have been named finalists for the Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Master Award! 

This award recognises an outstanding athlete who is 30 years or older as at the commencement of the award period and a permanent resident of Victoria. They are a player with outstanding achievements in the nomination period and have had continued involvement in 30+ Seniors Tennis over a prolonged period of time. They have an appropriate and commendable attitude both on and off the court and exhibit a high level of integrity. 

Meet the finalists: 

Glenn Busby

Ranked No. 1 in the 65+ ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Rankings, Glenn has remained in top form throughout 2024/25. Alongside winning the singles and doubles World Individual Championships in 2024, he also claimed titles at MT1000 Mallorca (65-90), MT1000 Hobart, MT1000 Adelaide, MT700 Gold Coast (65+) and MT400 Hong Kong. 

Jill Meggs

Currently ranked No. 19 on the 50+ ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Rankings, Jill was the winner of a number of events during the award period. She claimed titles at the MT1000 (30-60) Melbourne, MT700 (65+) Melbourne, MT1000 Adelaide, MT700 Gold Coast (30-60) and MT700 Yarrawonga. She also partook in the 2024 doubles World Individual Championships to secure the 55+ women’s doubles world championship title.

Yuri Mijic

Yuri is ranked No. 4 in the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Rankings 30+ age group. In 2024/ 25 he won the MT1000 Adelaide, MT700 Yarrawonga, MT400 Melbourne and MT400 Toorak. In doubles he also took home the titles for the MT1000 Adelaide and the MT400 Melbourne.

Sally Van Rensburg

Ranked No. 4 in the 70+ ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Rankings, Sally’s standout form on tour has continued. She was the winner of the World Individual Championships, as well as the MT1000 Hobart, MT1000 Adelaide and MT700 Gold Coast (30-69). In doubles she also brought home titles for the MT1000 in Hobart, Adelaide and Gold Coast (30-45). 

When the winner is announced on Sunday 26 October at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, who will join the list of athletes below? If you’d like to attend the Tennis Victoria Player Awards, a limited number of tickets are available now.

Previous Winners:

2023/24 – Glenn Busby 
2022/23 – Michelle Hill
2021/22 – Jarrod Broadbent
2020/21 – Glenn Busby
2018/19 – Shirley Whitaker
2017/18 – Glenn Busby
2016/17 – Glenn Busby
2015/16 – Peter Keller
2014/15 – Nola Collins
2013/14 – Glenn Busby
2012/13 – Andrew Rae
2011/12 – Judy Hancy