Australian Tennis Museum

Fraser and Rosewall to reunite and reminisce at fundraising luncheon

Australian Tennis Legend, Neale Fraser, will join Australian Tennis Museum Patron, Ken Rosewall, at the annual fundraising luncheon, held at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre on Monday 6^th May.

The Australian Tennis Museum possesses one of the largest and most significant historical tennis collections in the country.  This year the museum celebrates their 30^th anniversary, a historical fact in which museum Patron, Ken Rosewall is very proud of.

”We are thrilled that Neale is helping the museum and our supporters such a wonderful milestone.

“It’s important for the future of the sport in this country that we understand the history and the people that have had a positive impact” he said.

The luncheon plays an essential part in fundraising for the continued preservation and conservation of Australia’s tennis history. The museum has recently added the Lacoste dress in which Australian favourite, Sam Stosur, won her maiden U.S Open title in 2011. The museum’s collection also includes John McEnroe’s ATP Champions Down Under trophy and a pair of signed shoes from Pat Rafter.

Attendees are invited to view the new exhibition, “Anyone for tennis?” Guests are then escorted upstairs where famed sporting commentator Gary Wilkinson, will lead the luncheon and an interview with Neale.

“I am honoured to be a part of the Australian Tennis Museum’s fundraising luncheon.  When Ken rang me and asked whether I would be the special guest I couldn’t say no. No one says no to Ken” he said jokingly.

Neale Fraser has had an illustrious tennis career as a player and captain of the Australian Davis Cup team, holding the position for an outstanding 24 years.  Fraser is also one of the few players to collect a Grand Slam title on all surfaces; including singles, doubles and mixed doubles. In 1960 he held the prestigious Wimbledon title and became a dual U.S Open Champion in 1959, 1960.

He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1984 and Australian Tennis Hall of Fame in 1994.  In 2008 Fraser was awarded the Phillip Chatrier award by International Tennis Federation.

Ken Rosewall won his first Grand Slam Title in 1953 at age 18 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1980; the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame in 1995 was the inaugural inductee to Tennis NSW’s Arena of Champions in 2009. Rosewall was also inducted as a legend into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in October 2009 and received a ‘Golden Racket’ award in 2011.

2013 Australian Tennis Museum Fundraising Luncheon

Date: Monday 6^th May 2013

Time: 11.15am to view the current exhibition “Anyone for tennis?” for a 12.00pm start in the function room

Venue: Courtside Function and Event Centre, Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre

                Rod Laver Drive, Sydney Olympic Park

Cost: $90 per person for two courses, 10% off for Friends of the Australian Tennis Museum

RSVP: Monday 22^nd April

Enquiries:Contact the Australian Tennis Museum (02) 9024 7629 on Tuesday and Thursday between 9am-4pm

To book: Click here to download the booking form