The first Greek Australian Open tournament was organised by Mr Steve Micos. He devised an idea of running this event to promote the game of tennis to the Greek Australian community. Mr Micos’ plans were to run an annual event for players of Greek origin followed by a presentation evening at the conclusion of the tournament.
Location - Maroubra Beach Tennis Centre
The results were as follows:
1st Place - George Vrahnos
2nd Place - Dean Toparis
3rd Place - Michael Kypreos
4th Place - John Skalkos
Location - Marrickville Hardcourt Tennis Centre
The results were as follows:
1st Place - George Vrahnos
2nd Place - Steve Kostakis
3rd Place - Dean Toparis
4th Place - Peter Theodore
Location - Eastern Suburbs Tennis Centre
The results were as follows:
1st Place - George Vrahnos
2nd Place - Peter Theodore
3rd Place - Michael Kypreos
4th Place - Peter Rhoditis
Location - Hurlstone Park Tennis Centre
The results were as follows:
1st Place - Kosta Yiannakopoulos
2nd Place - George Vrahnos
3rd Place - Michael Kypreos
4th Place - Ross Anton
Location - Hurlstone Park Tennis Centre
The results were as follows:
1st Place - Kosta Yiannakopoulos
2nd Place - Peter Horozakis
3rd Place - Steve Hatzis & Dimitri Savvides (No playoff for 3rd & 4th place played)
» Media release – NSWTA, October 1986
