The Kooyong Foundation had a major presence at this year’s Australian Open particularly on the doubles court.
he Kooyong Foundation had a major presence at this year’s Australian Open particularly on the doubles court.
Highlighted by former Foundation player Jason Kubler winning the Men’s Doubles title with fellow Australian Rinky Hijikata in a memorable run by the wildcards.
Teaming up for the first time, playing some scintillating tennis the pair defeated Hugo Nys and Jan Zielinski 6-4, 7-6 in the Final for an historic win.
Marc Polmans lost in second round of singles qualifying to Argentina’s Marco Trungelitti in tight three setter 6-3, 2-6, 3-6.
He made the second round of Men’s Doubles playing with fellow Aussie Alexei Popyrin, going down to 2nd seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury 6/7, 6/4, 3/6.
An exciting Semi Final run in the Mixed Doubles with young gun Aussie Olivia Gadecki capped off a solid Australian Open performance for Polmans, which he will build on for the 2023 season after missing six months in 2022 due to injury.
Veteran doubles specialist John Peers had another successful run at this year’s Australian Open, making the Quarter Finals with his German partner Andreas Mies.
Omar Jasika also featured in singles at the Open, losing in qualifying to Denis Kudla in the first round.
Despite the loss it was a sweet return to Grand Slam action for Jasika who has got his ranking to a career high of 215.
Well done to all the Foundation players!
