Local club Rutherglen Tennis Club made the long journey to Melbourne to take part in Australian Open Hot Shots Day, travelling 299 kilometres and more than three hours to attend the special event at Melbourne Park.
The club joined more than 850 Hot Shots players and their families from across Melbourne and regional Victoria, enjoying an action-packed morning with exclusive access to the Emirates AO Ballpark before the venue opened to the general public.
Adding to the excitement, Victorian professional tennis player Jaimee Fourlis spent time with the young players, taking part in a special question-and-answer session that proved to be a highlight of the day.
As an affiliated Hot Shots club, Rutherglen players received a range of unique opportunities, including early-morning transport for regional clubs, with some departing as early as 3am.
Select clubs also participated in the popular Kids on Court experience, while all players were allocated arena tickets to enjoy Australian Open matches throughout the day.
The trip provided a memorable experience for Rutherglen’s young tennis players, offering inspiration both on and off the court.
