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FUTURE stars of the sport and some of the best junior tennis players from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland will take part in the Ballina New Year Open.<\/p>\n

The popular event runs from January 3-6 with Australian ranking points and prizemoney up for grabs.<\/p>\n

It has an impressive list of previous champions, with teenagers using it as a launching pad to higher honours.<\/p>\n

Lismore product Brendon Moore has won the open men’s singles multiple times over the years.<\/p>\n

He has gone on to play in the masters 35+ division where he has won a world title as the top-ranked player on the tour.<\/p>\n

Last year’s event saw Mullumbimby teenager Marielou Baudouin become the youngest local female to win the open women’s division.<\/p>\n

She has gone on to have a bumper season and will soon head to the United States to attended university on a tennis scholarship.<\/p>\n

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to watch high-quality tennis up close, as players from across Australia and overseas compete,” club member Niall Ridge said.<\/p>\n

The Northern Rivers Tennis Academy will be well represented at the event.<\/p>\n

Long-time local player Stephen Gort is one of its coaches and is also now involved in the running of the Ballina event.<\/p>\n

He has coached and played alongside some of the best players in the tournament, including a win in the open mixed doubles with Baudouin in January.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Ballina Tennis Club is offering discounted memberships for people interested in playing on the Cherry Street courts over summer.<\/p>\n

It costs $50 for individual membership and $100 for a family pass.<\/p>\n

“We’re offering heavily reduced membership fees,” Ridge said.<\/p>\n

“This membership includes unlimited free daytime play (subject to availability), providing a fantastic way to stay active during the holidays.<\/p>\n

“Members also enjoy discounted rates for club social events and evening play.”<\/p>\n

To book court times and for membership information visit play.tennis.com.au\/ballinatennisclub<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FUTURE stars of the sport and some of the best junior tennis players from the Northern Rivers and south-east Queensland will take part in the Ballina New Year Open. The popular event runs from January 3-6 with Australian ranking points and prizemoney up for grabs. It has an impressive list of previous champions, with teenagers […]<\/p>\n

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