{"id":43582,"date":"2026-03-13T12:24:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T01:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/?p=43582"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:02:25","slug":"top-aussie-talent-set-to-shine-at-the-2026-wodonga-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/news\/2026\/03\/13\/top-aussie-talent-set-to-shine-at-the-2026-wodonga-international","title":{"rendered":"Top Aussie talent\u00a0set to shine at the\u00a02026 Wodonga International"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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International tennis is making its way to\u00a0Wodonga\u00a0as the Australian Pro Tour continues at the\u00a0established\u202fWodonga\u00a0Tennis\u00a0Centre\u00a0from\u202fSunday\u00a015\u00a0March to Sunday\u00a022\u00a0March.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The 2026 Wodonga International\u00a0is the first of two grass-court events on the Australian Pro Tour, which has a prize offering of $15,000. Players will also have the chance to earn valuable world ranking points on the pristine grass courts of Wodonga Tennis Centre.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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The\u202fevent\u00a0is set to showcase an impressive lineup of Aussie talent. Leading the men’s field is Pavle Marinkov\u202f (NSW), the tournament\u2019s No. 1 seed. Other standouts in the men\u2019s section include Traralgon’s own Josh Charlton\u202f(Vic) and Scott Jones (WA) from the west.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The women’s draw is equally compelling, headlined by Sarah\u00a0Rokuesek\u00a0(NSW), Laquisa Khan\u00a0(NSW)\u00a0and Belle Thompson (Vic).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tennis Victoria CEO\u202fKim Kachel\u202fsaid the Wodonga International highlights the strength and opportunity within regional tennis across the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to see the Australian Pro Tour return to Wodonga Tennis Centre,\u201d Kachel said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Showcasing world-class tennis in regional Victoria and giving our local community the opportunity to experience the excitement and professionalism of the international tour right on their doorstep is fantastic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWodonga has proven itself as an outstanding host, with strong community backing and exceptional facilities, which makes it especially exciting that the region has now been announced as the venue for Tennis Victoria Country Week 2027.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a clear reflection of the\u00a0important role\u00a0Wodonga continues to play in Victoria\u2019s tennis landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition to the worldclass tennis on court, a range of\u00a0offcourt\u00a0activities will add another level of excitement and community involvement to the Wodonga International this year.<\/p>\n

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Off-court activities<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Tuesday 17 March\u00a0
Wodonga One Point Slam\u00a0
Approximately 120 local participants are expected to take part in this\u00a0fast paced\u00a0community competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wednesday 18 March\u00a0
Ballkid\u00a0training\u00a0session\u00a0
Local kids will receive\u00a0on-court\u00a0training to prepare them for finals day,\u00a0providing\u00a0a unique opportunity to be part of the event experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Friday 20 March\u00a0\u00a0
Schools\u00a0coaching\u00a0clinic\u00a0
More than 90 school students will attend a coaching clinic, delivered by four experienced coaches, before staying on site to watch the Pro Tour action.<\/p>\n

Wodonga International | Women\u2019s player acceptance list\u202fas\u00a0of\u00a0March 2026\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ranking date: 13 March 2026<\/p>\n

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Wodonga\u00a0International | Men\u2019s player acceptance list\u202fas\u00a0of\u00a0March 2026\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ranking date: 13 March 2026 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Jack

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Ty

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Ymerali

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Ren

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Please note, lists are subject to change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Further\u00a0event\u00a0information<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The Wodonga International is part of the Australian Pro Tour, a series of professional tennis events held throughout the year to bridge upcoming players with the ATP\/WTA Tour, providing an opportunity to earn significant world ranking points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For more information about the Australian Pro Tour, Tennis Australia or the players visit\u202fwww.tennis.com.au\/protour<\/a>. For more information on the ATP Challenger Tour go to\u202fwww.atptour.com<\/a>\u202for for more information on the ITF World Tennis Tour visit\u202fwww.itftennis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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