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Australian Tennis Championships 2024: A Landmark Event Celebrating Inclusion
Melbourne, VIC, 8 October 2024 | Camille Russo
An unprecedented gathering of 70 athletes marked the 27th iteration of the Australian Tennis Championships at Melbourne Park. This event stands as a cornerstone of Tennis Australia's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the sport.
During this four-day championship held from October 3rd to 6th, athletes with intellectual disabilities (PWII) and those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHoH) competed for prestigious national crowns. The tournament set the stage for showcasing Australia’s finest talent in these categories.
Heath Davidson, a celebrated four-time Grand Slam doubles winner and two-time Paralympic athlete, inaugurated the championships with inspiring words aimed at players, families, officials, and volunteers alike. "Tennis exemplifies diversity as a sport," Davidson remarked. "This competition represents an opportunity for everyone in our vibrant community to engage in tennis—whether that means playing or excelling."
Tom Larner, Chief Tennis Officer at Tennis Australia, expressed his exhilaration about hosting participants from every state and territory across Australia. “This event offers players not only competition but also builds lifelong friendships and unforgettable experiences,” Larner commented appreciatively. He acknowledged partners like Sport Inclusion Australia, Deaf Sports Australia, and Special Olympics Australia for their unwavering support in advocating for PWII and DHoH tournaments nationwide.
Achieving remarkable success was Queensland's Archie Graham; he confirmed his position as Australia's top athlete competing with an intellectual impairment by winning both the men’s singles and doubles titles in Division II-1. Meanwhile, South Australia's Andriana Petrakis claimed her second consecutive women's Division I title by defeating Kelly Wren from New South Wales.
In the DHoH category competition, Glen Flindell from Victoria stood out by securing both men’s singles and doubles championships.
Highlights of Final Achievements
Intellectual Disability – II-1 Champions
- Men's Singles: Archie Graham (QLD) defeated Damian Phillips (NSW) with a scoreline of 6-1 6-1.
- Women's Singles: Andriana Petrakis (SA) took victory over Kelly Wren (NSW), finishing at 6-3 6-4.
Additional Results - Intellectual Disability:
- Men's Division II: Lachlan Mitchell (VIC) vs Nick Heames (TAS): final score: 6-0.
- Men's Division III: Andrew Bascetta (VIC) triumphed against Harvey Dionisio (VIC): final score:7–5.
- Women's Division II: Madison McPherson (VIC) won against Emma Mangan(Qld): final tally was: 6–3
Down Syndrome – II -2 Champion
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Autism – II -3 Champions
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