2 January 2013 | Tennis Queensland

Sixteen lucky kids from The Gap Racquet & Health Club were treated to an all Aussie player appearance today on Show Court 1 during their MLC Tennis Hot Shots (MLCTHS) demonstration.

John Millman, a local favourite who has a current world ranking of 199, faces off against world number three and top seed of the Brisbane International Andy Murray tomorrow night.

Olivia Rogowska is playing with fellow Aussie Jamila Gajdosova in the women’s doubles and will play the top seeded Italian pair Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci.

Millman jumped at the chance to make his way on court with the enthusiastic kids and even helped four lucky boys reach a 30 ball rally – what an achievement! Rogowska then had a short hit with each and every Hot Shot player, something that will surely stick in their mind as a highlight of their trip to the Brisbane International.

MLC Tennis Hot Shots is just for kids. Smaller courts, lighter racquets and low compression balls that don’t bounce too high make learning tennis fun and easy for primary school-aged children. This means that kids are able to start rallying and having fun right from their first lesson!

There are three stages – Red, Orange and Green – that help to develop children’s skills and confidence. Children are taught by qualified Tennis Australia coaches and progress at their pace, moving on to the next stage when they are ready.

For further information visit www.hotshots.tennis.com.au or drop down to the Kids Zone at the Brisbane International where you too can get information on and play MLC Tennis Hot Shots.