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@thisaustralianopenlife 10 сағат бұрын
--- --- FAST FACTS | did you know? * Gold medal in singles at Paris Olympics 2024 Career in Review Enjoyed best season of career in 2024, reaching her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, winning titles at Tokyo and Palermo, contesting the title match at her home tournament in Wuhan and closing out the season at her first WTA Finals, losing to Gauff in the final An outstanding 2024 also saw her make her Top 10 and Top 5 debuts in the PIF WTA Rankings and the gold medal placed around her neck at the 2024 Paris Olympics
@Baron_de_Charlhus 2 күн бұрын
Please make an impression video with less talking and fewer fancy graphics. Just take us on a walk-through so we can get a clear impression. Please :)
@thisaustralianopenlife Күн бұрын
G'day @Baron_de_Charlhus - how are you? Thanks for the feedback, good to hear from you. I confess I simply don't understand the crux of your request. I'm torn between provinding an explanation to respect the fact you have taken the time to contribute your thoughts vs a simple answer which is "no". You've asked for less talking. Oddly I figure maybe perhaps I can explain my position within a 2nd 'In conversation with...talkback radio' episode - apologies, by defintion that would be more talking, not less. I spent 12 to 15 hours yesterday onsite and travelling to #AO2025 to acquire more #AO2025 footage for you all. Specifically, late afternoon / night sessions. From #AO2025 I rode the after midnight train home with a crew of trouble-making drunks - with an enforced stop at the office to grab the laptop. Thanks again. AOLife. ⁴ᴷ #ao2025 #talkback #radio IN #conversation WITH #audience SHOUT-OUT #AUDIENCEQ&A #grandslam * kzbin.info/www/bejne/nonEf3Swm9-SfKc
@thisaustralianopenlife 8 сағат бұрын
G'day @Baron_de_Charlhus - how are you? Thanks again for the feedback -- been thinking quite a bit about your request. I'll try to be transparent / succinct as possible without giving away the overall IP/game plan. I don't get paid to produce this content - been at it for 5 years. So you'll understand: I have to / want to enjoy what I'm producing / doing. You can see for yourself: 366 episodes -- not to mention hours of fulltime filming, editing, producing etc -- not much ROI in terms of time, effort, $$$ I've invested so far. But generous feedback and input helps, yours also. This platform essentially a testing ground as a 'proof of concept' for #ott/#fastchannels content distribution platforms to 1.4. billion smart TV's world-wide. The platform also is an incubator where I can develop / grow new skills and folio of work. That's why I continue sinking / investing so much time into this project - more details here: * #ao2025 Australian Open - Tour Welcome | Update - Content Coverage | this australian open life ** kzbin.info/www/bejne/nonEf3Swm9-SfKc Short story is I'm not a 'youtuber' - so I'm probably not meeting / following standard YT practices. Am more of a content entreprenuer, content innovator and content strategist. I like ideas - this is only just one. The other side of 'why' is that I get to test this idea, content and format(s) as I see it, without reporting back to a higher authority such as an employer or client. re: graphics: point taken - they were atrocious 1st couple of years... Hope this of some value towards why I can't meet your request. Much appreciated 'cos you've given me pause to reflect more on the 'why', 'what for' side of things. Hope to hear from you again - no probs if given the above, #AO2025 / #AOLife content not for you. AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 3 күн бұрын
Australian Open 2025 | SPOTLIGHT SERIES - PLAYER WATCH - full episode KEY POINTS | Fast Facts #results * #nextgen/ATP Learner Tien joins Rafa Nadal in record books to make Australian Open history * At just 19, Learner Tien [USA] becomes youngest man to reach R4 at AO in 20 years! * Learner Tien [USA] is the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since an 18-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990 ...and we all know what happened next.
@thisaustralianopenlife 4 күн бұрын
PUB TRIVA TIME again - Fast Facts - and we’ll leave you with this... At just 19, Learner Tien [USA] becomes youngest man to reach R4 at AO in 20 years! #NextGen/ATP Learner Tien joins Rafa Nadal in record books to make Australian Open history. ⁴ᴷ #ao2025 Media Conference - Learner Tien [USA] | 3R Post Match Interview | Sports Media Audio Only Learner Tien [USA] is the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since an 18-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990 ...and we all know what happened next.
@thisaustralianopenlife 5 күн бұрын
PUB TRIVA TIME - Fast Facts MEN'S SINGLES MOST TOUR-LEVEL MATCH WINS SINCE US OPEN 2024* [HINT: it just might be who you think...] Think you know your pro-level elite mens singles players? Ok then - - test out your expertise with AOLIfe special SPOTLIGHT SERIES... Find out who has the best record since US Open. We've kept it to the best four womens singles. Drop your entries in the comments. Key | Match wins include ^ More than 5 matches played ^ all main-draw results (qualifying excluded) of WTA/ATP 250, 500 and 1000 tournaments and WTA/ATP Finals, plus Davis Cup Finals and Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Play-offs. ^ Figures compiled by Stats Perform
@thisaustralianopenlife 5 күн бұрын
PUB TRIVA TIME - Fast Facts MEN'S SINGLES MOST TOUR-LEVEL MATCH WINS SINCE US OPEN 2024* [HINT: it just might be who you think...] Think you know your pro-level elite mens singles players? Ok then - - test out your expertise with AOLIfe special SPOTLIGHT SERIES... Find out who has the best record since US Open. We've kept it to the best four womens singles. Drop your entries in the comments. Key | Match wins include ^ More than 5 matches played ^ all main-draw results (qualifying excluded) of WTA/ATP 250, 500 and 1000 tournaments and WTA/ATP Finals, plus Davis Cup Finals and Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Play-offs. ^ Figures compiled by Stats Perform
@thisaustralianopenlife 5 күн бұрын
PUB TRIVA TIME - Fast Facts WOMEN'S SINGLES: MOST TOUR-LEVEL MATCH WINS SINCE US OPEN 2024* [HINT: it's not who you think...] Think you know your pro-level elite womens singles plpayers? Ok then - - test out your expertise with AOLIfe special SPOTLIGHT SERIES... Watch this episode to find out who has the best record since US Open. We've kept it to the best four womens singles. Drop your entries in the comments. Key | Match wins include ^ More than 5 matches played ^ all main-draw results (qualifying excluded) of WTA/ATP 250, 500 and 1000 tournaments and WTA/ATP Finals, plus Davis Cup Finals and Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Play-offs. ^ Figures compiled by Stats Perform
@tennisfancaz22 5 күн бұрын
It's a shame he went out in the first round. He should have gone further but it just wasn't his day 😕 We saw his brother playing in the doubles on Thursday. They had a win but I think they were beaten yesterday.
@thisaustralianopenlife 5 күн бұрын
G'day @tennisfancaz22 - 1st round loss a surprise, but not as big a surprise as chancing upon this Tsitsipas practice session. So after 5 years and your 1st request for interview this is 1st time and as close as I could get to the bloke. 1st look at 'party court' setup. Will track down Tsitsipas media conference - - watch out for that (no media pass #AO2025). I did see Tsitsipas' brother's name same day on practice schedule... realised I didn't know his brother was grand slam level. Is he any good? Or more a Jamie Murray-esque type pro? Hope the seats at Margaret Court Arena were good view. I ran out of energy during the evening / night session I went to. Not much of a night owl. Did see Goffin getting a good working over by a French player and boistrous French Crowd out in the sticks at Court 15. Elise Mertens on opposite Court 13 - won her tie break 10 - 8 in the 3rd (or 2nd...). 2 Belgian players going at it almost back-to-back-to-backs-to-wall simultaneously. Thanks again. AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 6 күн бұрын
Is Joao gonna bring 'Guga' vibes?!? Has good relationship with Brazlian legend Gustavo Kuerten, first interacting with Kuerten at the Davis Cup in February 2024. HOW João Fonseca [BRA] [112] LOST * 6-7, 6-3, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 * five-set thriller * toe-to-toe with Lorenzo Sonego over three and a half hours LIVE FROM HOME OF THE ‘HAPPY SLAM’ JAN 2025 | MEDIA CONFERENCE - Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard [FRA] Post Match Interview AUDIO CREDIT: Australian Open TV SPOTLIGHT SERIES - ShotMaker ShowCase #atptour Main Draw ATP tour - rank, 2021 form/stats, player reaction --- Men's Singles | Australian Open #ao2025 --- --- 2ND ROUND • João Fonseca [BRA] lost to Lorenzo Sonego [ITL] --- --- FAST FACTS | did you know? Brazil's João Fonseca becomes first player born in 2006 to win ATP Tour match at Rio Open * João Fonseca became the first player born in 2006 to win an ATP tour-level match when the 17-year-old Brazilian beat seventh-seeded Arthur Fils 6-0, 6-4
@thisaustralianopenlife 6 күн бұрын
--- --- FAST FACTS | did you know? Game Toolbox: deadly, nuclear service game. Check it out for yourself and return of serve quality. SPOTLIGHT SERIES - ShotMaker ShowCase #atptour * #ao2025 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard [FRA] def Nick Kyrgios [AUD] (recap - audio only) 7-6 (2), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), Brisbane International * #ao2024 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard [FRA] (201) lost to Hugo Grenier [FRA] (178) 7-5, 4-6, 6-7(4) #qualifying #finals Playing for place in Main Draw ATP tour - rank, 2021 form/stats, player reaction --- Men's Qualifying Singles | Australian Open #ao2024 --- --- Final • Court 14 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard [FRA] (201) lost to Hugo Grenier [FRA] (178)
@thisaustralianopenlife 6 күн бұрын
HOW TIEN WON five-set thriller World No 121 beats No 5 seed 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 1-6, 7-6 Californian seals victory just before 3am in Melbourne LIVE FROM HOME OF THE ‘HAPPY SLAM’ JAN 2025 | MEDIA CONFERENCE - Learner Tien [USA] On Court Post Match AUDIO CREDIT: Australian Open TV SPOTLIGHT SERIES - ShotMaker ShowCase #atptour Main Draw ATP tour - rank, 2021 form/stats, player reaction --- Men's Singles | Australian Open #ao2025 Wed 15 Jan 2025 --- --- 2ND ROUND • 7pm Margaret Court Arena - Learner Tien [USA] (121) vs Daniil Medvedev [ RUS] (5) --- --- FAST FACTS | did you know? Learner Tien [USA] Considers backhand as best shot and favorite surface is hard courts. Favorite tournament is Indian Wells and played in qualifying draw earlier this year and lost in 1R to Garin 7-5 7-6(7)
@thisaustralianopenlife 7 күн бұрын
SPOTLIGHT SERIES - ShotMaker ShowCase #atptour #qualifying #finals Playing for place in Main Draw ATP tour - rank, 2021 form/stats, player reaction --- Men's Qualifying Singles | Australian Open #ao2024 --- --- 2ND ROUND • Court 14 Aleksandar Kovacevic [USA] (7) vs G. Onclin [BEL] DONATE us a ground pass (or part of one)... then we can bring you fresh content from on-site during Australian Open 2025 Melbourne Park: paypal.me/wisewordsmediasmc Starts 6th Jan 2025 #atptour #ao2025 #wtatour #wildcards Tournament dates: Australian Open 2025 Sun 12 Jan 2025 - Sun 26 Jan 2025
@thisaustralianopenlife 8 күн бұрын
SPOTLIGHT SERIES - ShotMaker ShowCase #atptour Main Draw ATP tour - rank, 2021 form/stats, player reaction --- Men's Singles | Australian Open #ao2025 Wed 15 Jan 2025 --- --- 2ND ROUND • 7pm John Cain Arena Thanasi Kokkinakis [AUS] vs Jack Draper [UK] (15) --- --- FAST FACTS | did you know? --- As of 7am Wed 15 Jan 2025 [Melbourne], 6 UK tennis players - mens & womens - are into #A02025 2nd round? 1st time at grand slam 2nd round in many years?
@thisaustralianopenlife 9 күн бұрын
BREAKING NEWS - AOLife Tues Jan 14 2025 | Wildcard winners give Australian fans reasons for optimism in Melbourne Destanee Aiava, James McCabe, Tristan Schoolkate and Ajla Tomljanovic all progress to second round with rousing wins....!
@thisaustralianopenlife 9 күн бұрын
BREAKING NEWS - AOLife Tues Jan 14 2025 | Wildcard winners give Australian fans reasons for optimism in Melbourne Destanee Aiava, James McCabe, Tristan Schoolkate and Ajla Tomljanovic all progress to second round with rousing wins....!
@thisaustralianopenlife 9 күн бұрын
BREAKING NEWS - AOLife Tues Jan 14 2025 | Wildcard winners give Australian fans reasons for optimism in Melbourne Destanee Aiava, James McCabe, Tristan Schoolkate and Ajla Tomljanovic all progress to second round with rousing wins....!
@tennisfancaz22 10 күн бұрын
Daria was so close to winning! I went to sleep during the third set and was disappointed to hear of the result. Great fight though - she can be proud!! 💪🌟
@thisaustralianopenlife 10 күн бұрын
G'day @tennisfancaz22 - yeah, 'disappointed' best word for it. Sat for an hour watching her hit through a very competitive session with Miss Sramkova - not a great result for a wildcard ranked 124 - maybe evidence that protected rankings don't help the player re: actual current form? Still to be fair the margins at grand slam level so thin and fine. Anyways - got a good hour of live commentary out of that practice session so stay tuned. AOLife
@fabioferrante9221 12 күн бұрын
Why does the image tremble like there was an earthquake?
@thisaustralianopenlife 12 күн бұрын
G'day fabioferrante9221 - how are you? Thanks for the question. Much appreciated. Simple answer is: camera operator flinched as the player charged into position towards net to hit his winner for that point. Why? Camera Gear used that day (since 2021 April): Camera - Sony ZV-1 without a gimbal/stabliser, Shooting Grip - Sony With Wireless Remote Commander. Why? Gimbal/stabliser is [1] very expensive [2] very bulky and awkward to handle [3] Media Accreditation - since AOLife has no media pass, such Gimbal/stabliser would be refused entry into Melbourne Park. [1] How to help... AOLIfe viewers and subscribers can contribute or DONATE towards better equipment: paypal.me/wisewordsmediasmc Almost every episode asks: DONATE ground pass (or part of one)... paypal.me/wisewordsmediasmc To bring you fresh content during Australian Open 2025 on-site Melbourne Park [2] How to help... AOLIfe viewers and subscribers can make sure they're subscribed, watch every single episode without skipping even a second of time to grow watch time to fullest extent. Share every episode to help grow the global audience base. [3] How to help... More subscribers = more watch time = greater volume of global audience = greater demand for #AO content = more evidence in AOLife submission for Media Accrediation at #AO2026 and beyond.... See AOLife 'proof of concept' Update - Content Coverage episodes premiering NOV 2025: #ao2025 Australian Open - Tour Welcome | Update - Content Coverage | this australian open life * kzbin.info/aero/PLBxbSpI7hWY8AxDANuEezP-2h5BgsmLdr Since NOV 2025 for AO, now also using DJI Pocket Osmo, including inbuilt gimbal/stabliser. Much appreciated. Hope this answers the qusetion. Let me know if more info needed. Hope to hear from you again soon(-ish). AOLife ---- 🎥 Camera Gear 📸 2020/2021 Camera - Olympus VG 160 2021 April Camera - Sony ZV-1 2021 April Shooting Grip - Sony With Wireless Remote Commander 2024 May DJI Pocket Osmo Filmed NOV 2020/JAN 2025 DONATE a coffee: paypal.me/wisewordsmediasmc
@thisaustralianopenlife 12 күн бұрын
NEW INFO - btw I forgot to add...at #AO2025 entry rules are now even stricter. Security personell actually refused me entry on 8 JAN 2025 to #AO2025 qualifying saying 'Shooting Grip - Sony With Wireless Remote Commander' was banned. I was told b/c 'Shooting Grip - Sony With Wireless Remote Commander' also can convert into a tripod, I was only allowed in if I didn't have 'Shooting Grip - Sony With Wireless Remote Commander' with me. So 80% to 90% of footage is hand-held #AO2025. The answer to all these challenges is in my 1st reply above - would really appreciate every bit of assistance from every viewer, not just subscribers. Much appreciated. AOLife
@tennisfancaz22 14 күн бұрын
It's great to see some live footage at Melbourne Park. Looks like a good crowd there to watch the qualifiers. High quality match - both players look like they have what it takes to make the main draw. It's great you can conduct a live commentary during their match. Can't wait to experience the action next week! 🎾🇦🇺🩵💙🖤
@thisaustralianopenlife 13 күн бұрын
G'day @tennisfancaz22 - how are you? Thanks again for encouraging feedback - quick note to say thanks, got your insightful, handy info. On-site this week filming, then editing etc. btw - was very surprised and disappointed to see Melbourne Park precint....how AO has secluded so much public space behind massive building-site hoardings. To me - looks very ominous and far from friendly, welcoming envrionment and atmosphere Melbourne should be showing our domestic and international visitors. Interested in your thoughts. Am I over-reacting? re: commentary - if I can muscle up any bravado, will try to hold up some AO2025 fans making their way on foot along the yarra for podcast-type audio sound bites. Not sure if will be practical investment of time so we'll see. Some new 'behind-the-scene' footage coming also. Thanks - as always appreciate your contributions. Keep 'em comin' please... AOLife
@tennisfancaz22 12 күн бұрын
@thisaustralianopenlife Hello again .. I'm well thanks. I've been working a lot lately, and that combined with the heat has me a little tired - but never too tired for the tennis! Oh, that's interesting about your opinion of how the AO is set up this year. Having attended each year for the past 12 years, I've noticed it changes each year, but usually for the better! I wasn't too keen on the graffiti wall look they adopted a few years ago, but normally I like what they do. I'll definitely check it out and see what I think, and let you know if course 😃 It's not good if they're blocking or restricting access to clear walkways as it gets so crowded there - easy flowing pedestrian walkways are a must! Most of their changes have been positive, but now and then they miss the mark! That's a great idea to interview the fans. I'm sure it would be easier the more you do it. Just say you have a tennis channel on KZbin and are garnering live footage. Simple questions such as who they'd like to see win the trophy and whether they're Melburnians or travelled from afar to be there. There are many overseas visitors that come for the Open, especially from the US I think. Keep up the great work. I'm glad you're not sick of my comments yet - I'll keep them coming 😅😂
@DynamicPool28 15 күн бұрын
Hey mate you must watch Joao Fonseca the way he won yesterday! Wow that was beautiful tennis the way he played was like someone who was in there prime. It's gonna be a great battle against Coleman Wong today. Also Bernie got destroyed he was pathetic. Hewitt played amazing for a 16 year old. At least Sweeney got a win hope he can qualify like last year. Great to see Blake Ellis win as he destroyed Escoffier 6-1 6-2. James Trotter vs Martin Landaluce should be a great battle.
@thisaustralianopenlife 13 күн бұрын
G'day @DynamicPool28 - how are you? Thanks for this - quick note to say thanks, got your insightful, handy info. On-site this week filming, then editing etc. So will be a bit slow getting back to you about these top shelf nuggets. Thanks - really appreciate your contributions. Keep 'em comin' please! AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 11 күн бұрын
G'day @DynamicPool28 - how are you? Apologies I haven't yet replied here properly. Trying to pump out timely episodes while I can....thanks fror your patience and understanding. More soon(-ish). AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 10 күн бұрын
G'day @DynamicPool28 - Joao Fonseca...was unaware of him (& also Wong). Just watched this where hFonseca powered right over the top of Tirante to blitz 6 1 in 2nd. -- Thiago Agustin Tirante v Joao Fonseca Highlights | Australian Open 2025 Qualifying Final Round * kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWSQenxvhdeJodU I do remain with the view I think Bernie's boat has sailed. Cruz picked up some useful match play and loss didn't seem to faze him much as far as I could tell. Sweeney, Blake Ellis, Escoffier, James Trotter, Martin Landaluce are all new names to me so thanks for the heads-up - really value the contribution to learn from your insights. Those matches done & dusted? How did they all finish up? I'm going to todays night session so will keep an eye out. AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 6 күн бұрын
G'day @DynamicPool28 - Joao Fonseca update for you...will have his 2nd round media conference interview for you around 8pm - 9pm [local time, Melbourne Australia]. It runs around 7 to 8 mins. He is very eloquent, articulate young bloke too. Look out also for Perricard tomorrow - 1st spotted him in 2023 US Open qualifiers. He played qualifiers #AO2024, but lost his final. Thanks mate for givng me a 'heads-up' about this player - these are the guys & girls AOLife wants to be profiling and talking about. AOLfe
@thisaustralianopenlife 15 күн бұрын
RESULTS - DAY 1 completed matches | G'day Sports Fans - Melbourne weather, eh? Can't live with it, can't ever predict it. OK - so with DAY 1 virtually a washout from the get-go, AOLIfe decided to give ourselves a hall pass yesterday for the entire day. AOLife also not at DAY 2 today as the cloudy grey Melbourne weather still around this morning - doesn't make for compelling footage. So enjoy today's wrap-up of results for DAY 1 completed matches - they're short, sharp, done and dusted. #ATPtour | Unfortunately for Alex Bolt - he is done and dusted, so good luck to him in the doubles.4 completed matches, including Aussies #WTAtour | Taylah Preston (flaunting her well deserved #wildcard), Lizette Cabrerra (former #wildcard receipient) and the wild potential of Destanee Aiava (another #wildcard receipient) . btw - Melbourne weather forecast #AO2025 Sun 12 Jan 2025 Possible thunderstorm Mon 13 Jan 2025 Rain again per DAY 1 qualifying More soon(-ish)... AOLife ---- READ MORE / WATCH MORE / LEARN MORE VIEW: Men’s singles entry list | Women’s singles entry list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-mens-singles-main-draw-entry-list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-womens-singles-main-draw-entry-list READ MORE Use our FREE trip advisor in this video to get to Australian Open #ao2025 * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqroXSAZpyofbs * www.wisewords.com.au/how-to-find-ground-pass-qualifying-tickets-australian-open-ao2025/ FAST FACTS: FREE TRAMS ! They're Fast. It's Furious. Gone in 60 seconds...don't worry, another shuttle tram gets you to RLA & JCA in no time at all.
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
Cruz Hewitt | AOLife has copped a good whack of comments around our feature episodes for the kid... and all before he even called a coin toss for right to serve in his 1st AO match. Hope the doubters et al will be a little kinder to the kid while he goes about establishing himself... He is just 16 yrs old after all...as his Dad would say.... "C'MON!!!!" give the kid room to be his own man (even if he's not old enough yet to have P plates, vote and lift a beer at the bar to ruminate on today's debut match. ----- Tues 7 Jan 2025 3.25pm.... Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Australian Open qualifying in front of packed-out crowd * 16-year-old suffers 6-1 6-4 defeat to Basilashvili in first-round qualifier, a Georgian national on the comeback from 3 to 4 arm/wrist surgeries. * Son of Lleyton shows glimpses of potential in AO debut in Melbourne
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
Cruz Hewitt | AOLife has copped a good whack of comments around our feature episodes for the kid... and all before he even called a coin toss for right to serve in his 1st AO match. Hope the doubters et al will be a little kinder to the kid while he goes about establishing himself... He is just 16 yrs old after all...as his Dad would say.... "C'MON!!!!" give the kid room to be his own man (even if he's not old enough yet to have P plates, vote and lift a beer at the bar to ruminate on today's debut match. ----- Tues 7 Jan 2025 3.25pm.... Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Australian Open qualifying in front of packed-out crowd * 16-year-old suffers 6-1 6-4 defeat to Basilashvili in first-round qualifier, a Georgian national on the comeback from 3 to 4 arm/wrist surgeries. * Son of Lleyton shows glimpses of potential in AO debut in Melbourne
@tennisfancaz22 16 күн бұрын
Shame about the rain, but it sounded nice 😊🌧️ .. Nice again today and it looks like it should be good weather for the start of the Open, although maybe a little too warm! ☀️ * Edit ...just checked the weather forecast and it's changed since I last looked 😃 .. Not too warm for the start of the Open and possible rain on the Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Fingers crossed it holds off 😀🤞
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
G'day @tennisfancaz22 - hope you got thru the break ok despite the run-in with C19. Yeah - the weather has me guessing for sure. No point hitting Melbourne Park to film greay skies - not very compelling for the viewers. Planning for 2 days this week, 1 or 2 days next week plus a lot of incidental filming around Melbourne Park plus trams. Wasn't planning to be desk-bound today... Aiming to stock up on variations of footage this year. Enjoy Margaret Court tix and match. In past years you would be sitting outside in the rain... AOLife
@tennisfancaz22 15 күн бұрын
@thisaustralianopenlife yes, we've recovered from our brush with COVID and back to good, all ready for the tennis! We had a belated family Xmas get-together last Saturday which was nice. You should get some good footage this week as the sun is shining once again. Maybe Fed Square, Flinders Street and Bourke Street mall will get you some nice vibrant footage, although I think you may have included them previously. Docklands is nice too, although getting far away from the AO precinct. Whatever you decide to include will work! A shame that Cruz Hewitt didn't get through qualifiers, but plenty of time left for future events. He's definitely showing much promise! Looking forward to Sunday. Fingers crossed for the Aussies - there is some great talent there. I'm sure Nick will provide some possibly controversial entertainment for us. He'll find something to complain about for sure 😂
@Sam-q6e7o 16 күн бұрын
Why does it always have to be about Cruz Hewitt and he’s Dad Leyton, let’s encourage the other young hopefuls out there who really need the support. God knows Cruz gets enough already from TA
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
G'day again @Sam-q6e7o re: 'let’s encourage the other young hopefuls out there who really need the support.' Glad you included this. Curious and hoping you can nominate which young hopefuls you wish to see more support for please? If you can name some you'd like to see featured or profiled here... that's basically the strategy here to shine the spotlight on young hopefuls, wildcards and quailifiers. Please let me know. Thanks mate. Plenty of content here over the journey last 4 years looking to throw some light towards such players. AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
RESULTS - DAY 1 completed matches | G'day Sports Fans - Melbourne weather, eh? Can't live with it, can't ever predict it. OK - so with DAY 1 virtually a washout from the get-go, AOLIfe decided to give ourselves a hall pass yesterday for the entire day. AOLife also not at DAY 2 today as the cloudy grey Melbourne weather still around this morning - doesn't make for compelling footage. So enjoy today's wrap-up of results for DAY 1 completed matches - they're short, sharp, done and dusted. Unfortunately for Alex Bolt - he is done and dusted, so good luck to him in the doubles. btw - Melbourne weather forecast #AO2025 Sun 12 Jan 2025 Possible thunderstorm Mon 13 Jan 2025 Rain again per DAY 1 qualifying More soon(-ish)... AOLife ---- READ MORE / WATCH MORE / LEARN MORE VIEW: Men’s singles entry list | Women’s singles entry list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-mens-singles-main-draw-entry-list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-womens-singles-main-draw-entry-list READ MORE Use our FREE trip advisor in this video to get to Australian Open #ao2025 * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqroXSAZpyofbs * www.wisewords.com.au/how-to-find-ground-pass-qualifying-tickets-australian-open-ao2025/ FAST FACTS: FREE TRAMS ! They're Fast. It's Furious. Gone in 60 seconds...don't worry, another shuttle tram gets you to RLA & JCA in no time at all.
@Sam-q6e7o 16 күн бұрын
A Total Disgrace TENNIS AUSTRALIA what a rort system Just shows the country Leyton Hewitt runs Tennis Australia
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
G'day @Sam-q6e7o - how are you? Thanks for the contribution. I honestly don't actually know how to respond. I see you left same comment on another episode. I'm happy to have your say. btw - have you subscribed yet please? Many thanks AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 17 күн бұрын
How to find Ground Pass & Qualifying tickets | Australian Open #ao2025 * www.wisewords.com.au/how-to-find-ground-pass-qualifying-tickets-australian-open-ao2025/ Main Draw Entry Lists Released Australian Open 2025 #atptour #wtatour #ao2025 * www.wisewords.com.au/main-draw-entry-lists-released-australian-open-2025-atptour-wtatour-ao2025/ #WILDCARD For Cruz Hewitt, One Of Australia’s Most Highly Rated Juniors * www.wisewords.com.au/wildcard-for-cruz-hewitt-one-of-australias-most-highly-rated-juniors/
@Harrytennis786 24 күн бұрын
hello brother could you help me how to book tickets of this tournament i am confused. please send your insta ID
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
G'day @Harrytennis786 - how are you? Apologies, only just saw this now. Try #AO2025 Tickets ausopen.com/ticket-info Hope this helps. Enjoy the tennis - let us know how you go, what matches you saw. AOLife
@Harrytennis786 24 күн бұрын
Hello brother could send your social media account like instagram. acctually i am confused how to book tickets
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
G'day @Harrytennis786 - how are you? Apologies, only just saw this now. Try #AO2025 Tickets ausopen.com/ticket-info Hope this helps. Enjoy the tennis - let us know how you go, what matches you saw. Apologies, no socials for this content platform. AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 25 күн бұрын
29 Dec 2024 Tennis News - injuries & withdrawals | More Players Withdraw from Australian Open 2025 | some unexpected injuries & withdrawals - stay tuned, standby for full episode to see which of your favourite players are ruled out of #AO2025! AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 25 күн бұрын
29 Dec 2024 Tennis News - injuries & withdrawals | More Players Withdraw from Australian Open 2025 | some unexpected injuries & withdrawals - stay tuned, standby for full episode to see which of your favourite players are ruled out of #AO2025! AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 25 күн бұрын
29 Dec 2024 Tennis News - injuries & withdrawals | More Players Withdraw from Australian Open 2025 | some unexpected injuries & withdrawals - stay tuned, standby for full episode to see which of your favourite players are ruled out of #AO2025! AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 25 күн бұрын
29 Dec 2024 Tennis News - injuries & withdrawals | More Players Withdraw from Australian Open 2025 | some unexpected injuries & withdrawals - stay tuned, standby for full episode to see which of your favourite players are ruled out of #AO2025! AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 25 күн бұрын
29 Dec 2024 Tennis News - injuries & withdrawals | More Players Withdraw from Australian Open 2025 | some unexpected injuries & withdrawals - stay tuned, standby for full episode to see which of your favourite players are ruled out of #AO2025! AOLife
@tennisfancaz22 26 күн бұрын
The awkward moment when you hear your comment read out on a video 😀😂 Thanks so much for the recognition - I hope my comments aren't too frequent, but your videos inspire me to take more interest in the lesser known players and stats, and I always seem to have lots to say after watching them! Thanks for the content you provide. It's great to be able to follow a channel and be a contributor as well! Continue your good work and can't wait to see your AO 25 coverage. I'm sure you'll have lots of exciting and very interesting highlights to cover! ✨🌟🎾🌟✨🇦🇺🪃
@thisaustralianopenlife 24 күн бұрын
G'day @tennisfancaz22 - It would be disingenuous of me to not to do so. It's only polite to acknowledge audience contributions which are appreciated - also keeping me aware & updated of other people's knowledge, insights, viewpoints and expertise. No probs. Hoping to keep evolving during #AO2025 so episodes are a little fresher and topical. Thanks again. AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 26 күн бұрын
VIEWING GUIDE | To our global audience - thanks for joining us sports fans.... 00:00 standby for full episode breakdown... 00:00 standby 00:00 standby 00:00 standby 00:02 INTRO | G'day & Welcome to 'this australian open life'... --- Official Launch of Australian Open #ao2025 coverage!! Welcome ! ! Join us for Coverage Update#2 to our upcoming episodes. Wise Words Media will share #ao2025 coverage plans, strategies for #AO2025 and growth outlook live broadcast concepts taking 'this australian open life' to all four grand slams around the globe, including 'the 5th grand slam' at Indian Wells, USA. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-7loGDl5l9nrM * join us for more exposition /explanation of #AO2025 content coverage strategies #AO2025 teaser trailer Wise Words Media's 'this australian open life' welcomes all input, feedback & contributions. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi4pZ54ibBqeZI -- ⁴ᴷ #ao2025 Rising Aussie Tennis Stars Awarded #wildcards #grandslam #wtatour #atptour PLAYER WATCH * kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGKXiIyCiNCcoZY Tristan Schoolkate (WA), Li Tu (SA), James McCabe (NSW), Emerson Jones (Qld), Talia Gibson (WA), Maya Joint (Qld) and Daria Saville (Vic), Ajla Tomljanovic. Men's & Women's singles Player Profile's - All to be joined by three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka. Australian Open 2025 #aussie #wildcards #grandslam #dreaming China’s Zhang Shuai and Kasidit Samrej of Thailand have already been granted AO 2025 main draw wildcards after winning the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off. VIEW: #ao2025 Men’s singles entry list | Women’s singles entry list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-mens-singles-main-draw-entry-list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-womens-singles-main-draw-entry-list SPOTLIGHT SERIES Season 4 Ep 1 | #wildcards PLAYER WATCH - full episode * www.wisewords.com.au/cruz-mode-son-of-a-tennis-gun-in-the-mix-for-ao2025-qualifying-wildcard/ SPOTLIGHT SERIES | ATP PLAYER WATCH | KEY POINTS * 16 men 16 women’s qualifying spots up for grabs * Tennis Australia begins finalising main draw & qualifying wildcards * 10 Australians have direct entry to the men’s singles * Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson poised to be seeded. * $BOX $OFFI$E $Nick $KyrgioS gets a spot thanks to a protected ranking * Only one Australian woman, world No.96 Olivia Gadecki, has secured her entry to the women’s singles. * FULL EPISODE (including ground pass ticketing info) -- Tennis fans! We can't wait to welcome you all back to Australian Open 2025! * Main-draw entry lists now released * strongest fields possible set to compete at Melbourne Park Jan 2025 * Every top 50 ATP/WTA player signed on to play #ao2025 * Qualifying - starts 6th Jan 2025 | #ao2025 - Sun 12 Jan 2025 - Sun 26 Jan 2025 * 11 Australians confirmed main-draw starters READ MORE Welcome to Melbourne Park #ao2025 | Use our FREE trip advisor in this video to get to Australian Open #ao2025 * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqroXSAZpyofbs * www.wisewords.com.au/how-to-find-ground-pass-qualifying-tickets-australian-open-ao2025/ * FAST FACTS: FREE TRAMS ! They're Fast. It's Furious. Gone in 60 seconds...don't worry, another shuttle tram gets you to RLA & JCA in no time at all. Another simmering summer of international tennis ahead Welcome Tour - Join an expansive virtual tour around Melbourne Park: * kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4jUk62JnLuFotU * kzbin.info/aero/PLBxbSpI7hWY8AxDANuEezP-2h5BgsmLdr --- welcome to this australian open life -- we tell stories -- - Our Story is Grand Slam Tennis - Australian Open #ao2025 Melbourne Australia immersive niche sports media video content Melbourne, Australia | consistently rated worlds most liveable city latest uploads - all new videos | subscribe and notification bell
@tennisfancaz22 27 күн бұрын
Are you covering the United Cup at all? I think that starts today. The players work so hard - there isn't much downtime between tournaments! 🎾💪
@thisaustralianopenlife 26 күн бұрын
G'day @tennisfancaz22 - No, in 1st attempt at #AO2022 I tried covering lead-up tournaments. Was too big a job. Found that episode content was getting stale and out-of-date by the time #AO started. Only realised that over course of following years. Have to find a balance between the content I like to present vs trying to be 'fresh' and somewhat relevant. Still working on that... Still thinking of Traralgon though 'cos would make great 'time capsule' content moment for future and 'legacy' content if the kid Hewitt emulates his dad's long career & achievements. Having said all that been getting some search hits recent days for Adelaide International, United Cup etc, so interest defintely there. You're spot on re: downtime between tournaments. Same issue being discussed in UK Premier League: that professional players are being asked to play so much that their bodies are just simply not coping and recovering. Just ask Ange about his injury list at Spurs! AOLife
@tennisfancaz22 26 күн бұрын
@thisaustralianopenlife that's fair enough - your workload is more than enough, that's for sure! I think it would be a great idea if you can manage the trip to Traralgon and obtain some footage of Cruz Hewitt. I've noticed a lot of interest regarding your videos about Cruz - who knows, he may just be the next best thing in tennis and indeed following in his dad's footsteps! Yes, players are worked to the max nowadays, and that's probably why so few can last the 10-15 year span of a professional tennis player's life. Hopefully the tennis federation will allow them a few more weeks downtime, particularly towards the end of the year - they deserve it! It's great that you're dedicating your time and effort to making innovative and unique content for your channel and future media productions. "This Australian Open Life" is a great concept and I'm sure it will keep evolving for years to come!
@LeighJans 27 күн бұрын
Make video tslking about all wildcardes good thing
@thisaustralianopenlife 24 күн бұрын
G'day @LeighJans - thanks for the generous feedback, much appreciated. Find all #wildcards info here: #AO2025 * kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGKXiIyCiNCcoZY * kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOrpmSgaJhpjbM All other #wildcards info * kzbin.info/www/bejne/nonEf3Swm9-SfKc AOLife
@LeighJans 27 күн бұрын
Tennis good good
@flaviocavicchioni6947 28 күн бұрын
I gonna be there to attend Australian Open and support Jannik Sinner, if someone would like to play tennis with me we can organize a match, I am not a professional, but I can play for have fun 👍🎾
@thisaustralianopenlife 28 күн бұрын
G'day @flaviocavicchioni6947 - how are you? Thanks for the request and feedback. You're in for a great adventure travelling all this way to support Jannik Sinner. He'll be thrilled to have you there backing him 100% - he's going for 2nd #AO title in a row. #AO2024 I was happy to see a small group of Italian fans supporting Flavio COBOLLI [2] (ITA). They sang the Italian national anthem! Take a look at their entusiastic support for Flavio during the warm-up for his qualifiers final (I'm pretty sure Flavio won that final too?): * ⁴ᴷItalian Fans Serenade Flavio COBOLLI [2] (ITA) his National Anthem! Mens Qualifying Singles FINAL * kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZC9d2lvfr2Afrc You're welcome to email me at Wise Words Media via: www.wisewords.com.au/contact-us/ 'I can play for have fun' -- Happy to help any way possible to see whether a match can be organised for you & find 'if someone would like to play tennis with me'... Mate, can't promise anything...but would be great to try & help make your trip to Melbourne as memorable as possible, however possible & if a match can be organised for you. re: all other Italian players Have you seen the singles players lists - * ⁴ᴷ Full Entry Lists Released | Mens / Womens Singles #atptour #wtatour Australian Open #ao2025: * kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep6rlJurnKqJmck VIEW: Men’s singles entry list | Women’s singles entry list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-mens-singles-main-draw-entry-list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-womens-singles-main-draw-entry-list READ MORE Welcome to Melbourne Park #ao2025 | Use our FREE trip advisor in this video to get to Australian Open #ao2025 * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqroXSAZpyofbs * www.wisewords.com.au/how-to-find-ground-pass-qualifying-tickets-australian-open-ao2025/ * shows.acast.com/this-australian-open-life FAST FACTS: FREE TRAMS ! They're Fast. It's Furious. Gone in 60 seconds...don't worry, another shuttle tram gets you to RLA & JCA in no time at all. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIitqoCQiqpng9U * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqroXSAZpyofbs * kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4WkmXSOgJKMgqM Drop me a line at Wise Words Media via: www.wisewords.com.au/contact-us/ 'this australian open life'
@thisaustralianopenlife 16 күн бұрын
G'day @flaviocavicchioni6947 - trying to establish contact about your request for a game of tennis. How are you? Have you arrived in Melbourne yet? You're welcome to email me at Wise Words Media via: * www.wisewords.com.au/contact-us/ Thanks for the request and feedback. You're in for a great adventure travelling all this way to support Jannik Sinner. He'll be thrilled to have you there backing him 100% - he's going for 2nd #AO title in a row. #AO2024 I was happy to see a small group of Italian fans supporting Flavio COBOLLI [2] (ITA). They sang the Italian national anthem! Take a look at their entusiastic support for Flavio during the warm-up for his qualifiers final (I'm pretty sure Flavio won that final too?): * ⁴ᴷItalian Fans Serenade Flavio COBOLLI [2] (ITA) his National Anthem! Mens Qualifying Singles FINAL * kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZC9d2lvfr2Afrc 'I can play for have fun' -- Happy to help any way possible to see whether a match can be organised for you & find 'if someone would like to play tennis with me'... Mate, can't promise anything...but would be great to try & help make your trip to Melbourne as memorable as possible, however possible & if a match can be organised for you. re: all other Italian players Have you seen the singles players lists - * ⁴ᴷ Full Entry Lists Released | Mens / Womens Singles #atptour #wtatour Australian Open #ao2025: * kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep6rlJurnKqJmck VIEW: Men’s singles entry list | Women’s singles entry list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-mens-singles-main-draw-entry-list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-womens-singles-main-draw-entry-list READ MORE Welcome to Melbourne Park #ao2025 | Use our FREE trip advisor in this video to get to Australian Open #ao2025 * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqroXSAZpyofbs * www.wisewords.com.au/how-to-find-ground-pass-qualifying-tickets-australian-open-ao2025/ * shows.acast.com/this-australian-open-life FAST FACTS: FREE TRAMS ! They're Fast. It's Furious. Gone in 60 seconds...don't worry, another shuttle tram gets you to RLA & JCA in no time at all. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIitqoCQiqpng9U * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnqroXSAZpyofbs * kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4WkmXSOgJKMgqM Drop me a line at Wise Words Media via: www.wisewords.com.au/contact-us/ AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife 29 күн бұрын
Official Launch of Australian Open #ao2025 coverage!! Welcome ! ! Join us for Coverage Update#2 to our upcoming episodes. Wise Words Media will share #ao2025 coverage plans, strategies for #AO2025 and growth outlook live broadcast concepts taking 'this australian open life' to all four grand slams around the globe, including 'the 5th grand slam' at Indian Wells, USA. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-7loGDl5l9nrM * join us for more exposition /explanation of #AO2025 content coverage strategies #AO2025 teaser trailer Wise Words Media's 'this australian open life' welcomes all input, feedback & contributions. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi4pZ54ibBqeZI
@DynamicPool28 Ай бұрын
Omar Jasika received the final wildcard for the aussie men. Whilst Lucas Pouille received the French wildcard and Nishesh Basavareddy received the USA wildcard. Since Pouille is the 2nd alt in the maindraw if he gets into the maindraw via his ranking then the wildcard will go to the retiring Richard Gasquet. Who do you think out of all the wildcards have the best shot of making it to the 2nd round or further? Do you think any aussies will qualify for the maindraw. I'm curious to see how Bernard Tomic will go alongside Alex Bolt and the returning Jason Kubler. Bit of luck they qualify along with Dane Sweeney, Marc Polmans and hopefully Cruz Hewitt can get a win in the qualifying. Which aussie do you think will do the best at the Australian Open. Maybe Nick Kyrgios will make a deep run if he does well at Brisbane. Will de minuar finally make the quarters? How will the other Australians do? These style of videos are great, longer videos are always better. Keep it up looking forward to Brisbane and the United Cup starting this week. Hopefully Alex De Minuar can take us all the way to the final. Hopefully Nick Kyrgios can make a deep run in Brisbane along with Thanasis Kokkinakis, Alexei Popyrin, Jordan Thompson, Rinky Hijikata and Adam Walton. Also it'll be great to see Nick and Novak team up in the doubles. Watch out for the players in the qualifying of Brisbane with James Duckworth, Alexander Vukic, Christopher O'Connell, Jason Kubler, Alex Bolt, Tristian Schoolkate set to take part. Li Tu, Dane Sweeney, Blake Ellis and potentially Bernard Tomic will get qualifying wildcards into Brisbane qualifying. Also forgot to mention Jasika will be part of Australia's United Cup team so that'll be great for him to learn under De Minuar as he plays against some of the bst players in the world. Also regarding Luke Saville he has been playing alot of singles mainly on the ITF tour and is slowly building up his ranking. Also with Stan I think this sadly will be his final year on tour hopefully he can reach the 2nd round or better. Bring on the Aussie Summer!
@thisaustralianopenlife Ай бұрын
G'day @DynamicPool28 - whew! Thanks - this is a most thorough & comprehensive breakdown / summary / outlook. Much appreciated, mate. Let me review & digest... re: 'These style of videos are great, longer videos are always better'... thanks for this - appreciate it. I like the longer form myself too...glad it resonates with yourself. btw - archive footage from past 3 years qualifying weeks #AO2022 to #AO2024 that has to find it's way out into the sunlight - look out for this also. btw #2 - watch out for SPOTLIGHT SERIES 'subscriber shout-out' episode. Was hoping to complete today - the edit got a bit too big on me today, unlikely to have it up before end of week. Long-ish one later this week. Just finished the VO, stay tuned... surprise 'human interest' story angle. Thanks again - more later... The Bloke
@DanTuber 29 күн бұрын
Cruz has no hope and shouldn't be in the field. Nepotism at it's finest.
@thisaustralianopenlife 28 күн бұрын
G'day @DanTuber - thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. I couldn't sense the same re: nepotism when researching / profiling the kid last week: * ⁴ᴷ Cruz Hewitt Highly Rated Aussie Junior! | PLAYER WATCH #grandslam #ao2025 #wildcards #atptour * kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoOrpmSgaJhpjbM Lleyton's pride and animal competitive instinct(s) as player/father/mentor/davis cup captain ... you really think so? Knowing Lleyton's public persona the way we do - notwithstanding the fact he's current Aussie Davis Cup captain - I can't possibly see how there's any whiff of nepotism. I'd get a little suss if Cruz suddenly appeared in the Davis Cup squad and led off a few ties in a row as lead player... btw - Cruz was nominated for young male tennis player 2024, his ITF juniors rank went to #90 or #99 in October 2024. He lost that award to Hayden Jones (18), who also was given #AO2025 wildcard. ok so devil's advocate time - who would you give Cruz wildcard to instead? Appreciate you taking time to contribute. The more conversation here, the better as far as we're concerned. Thanks again. 'this australian open life'
@DanTuber 28 күн бұрын
@@thisaustralianopenlife His ranking is close 1500 atp. Makes a mockery of all the guys grinding it out on the challenger tour who just miss it outside the top 250. AO juniors is his tournament.
@thisaustralianopenlife 28 күн бұрын
G'day @DanTuber - thanks again. Candour much appreciated. I get where you're coming from now. I take your point. In terms of #wildcards, you've reminded me why I dubbed 1 half of the $pecial K's 'Box Office Nick Kyrgios' a couple of years ago. He was also given a wildcard. In my own uniformed way, I felt it was granted purely to draw the crowds, maintain telly ratings and keep the click baits going. Prepared to also admit I was a bit miffed ...at the time. Also with Saville and Tomljanovic - are their #AO2025 #wildcards justifiable? I'm keen to always find/unearth Challenger tour players. Are you aware of 1 or 2 mens/womens singles who would be worth profiling? No probs if not. I appreciate your frank input and insights. Across the board, helps to keep me learning about who is out there grinding on the challenger tour. In turn I can create greater awareness of those players here hopefully. Thanks again AOLife
@thisaustralianopenlife Ай бұрын
VIEWING GUIDE | To our global audience - thanks for joining us sports fans.... 00:00 standby for full episode breakdown... 00:02 INTRO | G'day & Welcome to 'this australian open life'... 00:09 #WILDCARDS GRAND SLAM DREAMING AUSSIES | RISING STARS 00:28 - RISING AUSSIE STARS - who are the nine #WILDCARDS #AO2024? 01:46 ATP TOUR | MEN'S DRAW #WILDCARDS 01:52 Li Tu (SA) #WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 02:45 Tristan Schoolkate (WA) #WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 03:23 James McCabe (NSW) #WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 04:36 AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off #WILDCARDS 05:57 WTA TOUR | WOMEN'S DRAW #WILDCARDS 06:44 Talia Gibson (WA) #WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 07:28 Emerson Jones (Qld) #WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 09:18 Daria Saville (Vic)# WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 10:35 Ajla Tomljanovic (Qld) #WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 12:11 Stan Wawrinka (CHE) #WILDCARDS PLAYER PROFILE 13:58 #WILDCARDS SPOTLIGHT SERIES | Ep 4.3 | ABOUT - 'this australian open life', produced by Wise Words Media. We're based in Melbourne, Australia. 16:33 TICKETING INFO | GROUND PASSES & QUALIFYING PASSES 16:58 Stick around with us during #AO2025! --- Nine wildcards have been awarded to players to compete at Australian Open 2025, a group headlined by three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka. Wawrinka will be joined at Melbourne Park - where the main draw begins on 12 January - by Tristan Schoolkate (WA), Li Tu (SA), James McCabe (NSW), Daria Saville (Vic), Ajla Tomljanovic, Emerson Jones (Qld), Talia Gibson (WA) and Maya Joint (Qld). China’s Zhang Shuai and Kasidit Samrej of Thailand have already been granted AO 2025 main draw wildcards after winning the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off. More main draw wildcards, plus wildcard entries to the AO qualifying tournament, will be announced soon. VIEW: #ao2025 Men’s singles entry list | Women’s singles entry list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-mens-singles-main-draw-entry-list * www.tennis.com.au/doc/ao25-womens-singles-main-draw-entry-list
@tennisfancaz22 Ай бұрын
This is a great tribute to Neale Fraser 🌟. He was an Aussie icon who probably didn't receive as much attention as other players, but certainly deserves the recognition for his wonderful achievements. He played during the era when money wasn't the driving factor, and playing for your country was the biggest reward. He'd be honoured and proud to hear this tribute. Thanks for sharing. I've learnt a lot about Neale's impressive career from your videos! 😊🤩
@thisaustralianopenlife Ай бұрын
G'day @tennisfancaz22 -- Thanks, appreciate you taking the time to watch as always. Yeah - it's an easy, tired ol' cliche for media, our collective memories and Aussies sports culture to gloss over the '2nd tier' performers like Fraser et al by just name checking Laver, Rosewall, Newcombe. Probably will do a 2nd episode soon, 'cos am thinking the 1st one only scratches the surface... There was an abundance of men & women top tier performers who simply don't get mentioned anymore. My strong memory of 80s Davis Cup was although Fraser was always front & centre as Captain, hardly anyone ever talked in real time about his own achievements as as player. Did Fraser feature on 'This Is Your Life' with Roger Climpson even...? ever?
@thisaustralianopenlife Ай бұрын
G'day sports fans - wanna get a sneak peak up close & personal with a rising Aussie youngster tipped to go big in his tennis career? Why not take a sneaky VLine train to sleepy Traralgon in Gippsland, Victoria. Catch ⁴ᴷ Cruz Hewitt #wildcards | Son of tennis gun world #1 He'll be in Cruz mode!! #atptour #wtatour #ao2025. Yep - get a preview of this kid's talent at the #AO2025 ITF junior boys qualifiers in Traralgon. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/ona5eWCJhbCGqac * studio.kzbin.infoPLBxbSpI7hWY91_0N3-AOp058fcucIq3HU/videos oh, btw - Entry is free into the venue!!! Get some bang for ya Xmas buck.... Save ya cash on petrol - only AUD9 bucks to get there by train. All details below.... ___ Major Events The Traralgon Tennis Association will be bubbling with excitement with three major events announced by Tennis Australia to be played here in Traralgon * www.traralgontennis.com.au/major-events/ January 02 - 09 Men’s ATP Challenger 80 and Women’s ITF 60 January 12 - 19 AGL Loy Yang Traralgon International ITF Juniors Grade 1 January 19 - 20 Australian Open Junior Qualifying Rounds The Traralgon Tennis Association in conjunction with Tennis Australia is very proud to be able to bring these wonderful events to Regional Victoria. This is a chance to see world class tennis and the future stars of tomorrow in action at the Traralgon Tennis Association. We welcome you to come and watch these wonderful players before they head down to Melbourne Park for the Australian Open. We are calling for any volunteers who would like to help in the kitchen and driving the courtesy buses for the players over the tournaments. We are also needing ball children for our event from January 02 - 09. We would love to have you be an important part of these events in Regional Gippsland. Entry is free into the venue. Any queries please call Susie on 0448 551 610 or email [email protected]
@thisaustralianopenlife Ай бұрын
more granular break-down that may be of interest... ‘The spirit of the Davis Cup’: Australian tennis legend Neale Fraser Honour Roll | Neale Fraser * Highest ranking: No.1 (1959) * Davis Cup - player: 1955-1963, 18 wins, 3 losses (11-1 singles; 7-2 doubles) * Davis Cup - captain: 1970-1993, 49 wins, 19 losses (titles in 1973, 1977, 1983, 1986) * Grand slam titles (19) * Singles: Wimbledon 1960; US Open 1959, 1960 * Men’s doubles: Australian Open 1957, 1958, 1962; Roland Garros 1958, 1960, 1962. Wimbledon 1959, 1961. US Open 1957, 1959, 1960 * Mixed doubles: Australian Open 1956. Wimbledon 1962. US Open 1958, 1959, 1960 --- Paul McNamee won the Davis Cup twice under the guidance of Neale Fraser and says simply: “If one person embodied the spirit of the Davis Cup, it was him.” This is not merely rhetoric. Fraser, who died on Tuesday, aged 91 rose briefly to the top of world tennis in 1959 and 1960, winning Wimbledon and the US Nationals - as they were then known - twice. He was ranked the world’s No.1 amateur then. He also won 16 major doubles and mixed doubles titles and four Davis Cups under the captaincy of the legendary Harry Hopman. --- Probably will do a 2nd episode, 'cos am thinking the 1st one only scratches the surface...
@tennisfancaz22 Ай бұрын
@@thisaustralianopenlife Wow, Neale was a lot more successful than I ever knew. Nineteen grand slam titles isn't far behind Roger, Rafa & Novak! He's almost in Rod Laver league with those titles to his name. Thanks for sharing those stats - there are many things there that I didn't know. Neale was quite low-key after his tennis career ended and we didn't really hear much about him via the media, but his brilliant tennis career deserves to be celebrated! 🌟🎾🏆
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‘The spirit of the Davis Cup’: Australian tennis legend Neale Fraser Honour Roll | Neale Fraser * Highest ranking: No.1 (1959) * Davis Cup - player: 1955-1963, 18 wins, 3 losses (11-1 singles; 7-2 doubles) * Davis Cup - captain: 1970-1993, 49 wins, 19 losses (titles in 1973, 1977, 1983, 1986) * Grand slam titles (19) * Singles: Wimbledon 1960; US Open 1959, 1960 * Men’s doubles: Australian Open 1957, 1958, 1962; Roland Garros 1958, 1960, 1962. Wimbledon 1959, 1961. US Open 1957, 1959, 1960 * Mixed doubles: Australian Open 1956. Wimbledon 1962. US Open 1958, 1959, 1960 --- Paul McNamee won the Davis Cup twice under the guidance of Neale Fraser and says simply: “If one person embodied the spirit of the Davis Cup, it was him.” This is not merely rhetoric. Fraser, who died on Tuesday, aged 91 rose briefly to the top of world tennis in 1959 and 1960, winning Wimbledon and the US Nationals - as they were then known - twice. He was ranked the world’s No.1 amateur then. He also won 16 major doubles and mixed doubles titles and four Davis Cups under the captaincy of the legendary Harry Hopman. -- Probably will do a 2nd episode soon, 'cos am thinking the 1st one only scratches the surface... --- VIEWING GUIDE | standby... 00.00 standby... 00.00 standby...
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Join The Conversation - let us know your thoughts. Another is returning $Box $Offi$e $Nick Kyrgio$, the 2022 Wimbledon finalist who returns using a protected ranking. So too does Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, making a comeback following the birth of daughter, Bella, in April. Kei Nishikori is back!! Former world No.4 enters with a protected ranking of 48th, marking his first Australian Open appearance since 2021. How about new Mum Naomi Osaka? Can she join the ranks of other past grand slam champs to win again as a new Mum? What about The Joker? His last ever visit to Melbourne to compete in a Aussie Open at #ao2025 ....will he go bust or glory...? Headlining the women’s entry lists is world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, aiming to become the first woman since Martina Hingis in 1999 to win three consecutive AO titles. Jannik Sinner tops the men’s list, with the world No.1 hunting back-to-back AO crowns and his second straight major title after his US Open win in September. Aussie mens tennis has never been better - top-10 star Alex de Minaur, while Kubler & co, Hijikata, Jordan Thompson will be wrestling the mantle of 'best bloke of Aussie tennis'....from the retiring (but never shy) statesman of Aussie sports and player advocate: John Millman... * www.wisewords.com.au/how-to-find-ground-pass-qualifying-tickets-australian-open-ao2025/
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G'day sports fans - wanna get a sneak peak up close & personal with a rising Aussie youngster tipped to go big in his tennis career? Why not take a sneaky VLine train to sleepy Traralgon in Gippsland, Victoria. Catch ⁴ᴷ Cruz Hewitt #wildcards | Son of tennis gun world #1 He'll be in Cruz mode!! #atptour #wtatour #ao2025. Yep - get a preview of this kid's talent at the #AO2025 ITF junior boys qualifiers in Traralgon. * kzbin.info/www/bejne/ona5eWCJhbCGqac * studio.kzbin.infoPLBxbSpI7hWY91_0N3-AOp058fcucIq3HU/videos oh, btw - Entry is free into the venue!!! Get some bang for ya Xmas buck.... Save ya cash on petrol - only AUD9 bucks to get there by train. All details below.... ___ Major Events The Traralgon Tennis Association will be bubbling with excitement with three major events announced by Tennis Australia to be played here in Traralgon * www.traralgontennis.com.au/major-events/ January 02 - 09 Men’s ATP Challenger 80 and Women’s ITF 60 January 12 - 19 AGL Loy Yang Traralgon International ITF Juniors Grade 1 January 19 - 20 Australian Open Junior Qualifying Rounds The Traralgon Tennis Association in conjunction with Tennis Australia is very proud to be able to bring these wonderful events to Regional Victoria. This is a chance to see world class tennis and the future stars of tomorrow in action at the Traralgon Tennis Association. We welcome you to come and watch these wonderful players before they head down to Melbourne Park for the Australian Open. We are calling for any volunteers who would like to help in the kitchen and driving the courtesy buses for the players over the tournaments. We are also needing ball children for our event from January 02 - 09. We would love to have you be an important part of these events in Regional Gippsland. Entry is free into the venue. Any queries please call Susie on 0448 551 610 or email [email protected]