The Hellenic Tennis Association is proud to announce details of the inaugural Thomas Hotels 2004 Hellenic Australian Tennis Championships.
Bulldogs Rugby League star Braith Anasta who is of Greek descent
will be playing at the tennis tournament with Mr. John Giavis President
of the Hellenic Tennis Association. Braith a keen tennis player
is excited to be participating in the inaugural 2004 Hellenic Australian
Tennis Championships.
The 3 Day Tournament which runs Saturday 24th - Monday 26th January
2004 is a celebration of both the sport itself and Greek culture
in a festival-type atmosphere.
The Tournament comprises of 13 events and is open to males and females of all standards, nationalities and ages. Additional events have been added for social and occasional competition players.
In what has been a real coup, the Association has also announced that the main event on the program, the Men’s Singles Championship, will carry not only a return- trip to Greece, but also a trophy, with the event named in honour of Australia’s most successful and best known player of Greek origin, Mark Philippoussis.
Mark is delighted to be asked to lend his name in support of this wonderful event that has been sanctioned by Tennis NSW.
“ It gives me enormous pleasure in welcoming competitors to the 2004 Hellenic Australian Tennis Championships. Tennis NSW is particularly pleased to be able to provide sanction for this prestigious event” said Craig Watson, Chief Executive of Tennis NSW.
Philippoussis is passionate about his sport and increasing the numbers who play the game. Likewise, it is important to him that players stay in the game and reach their potential.
“ By supporting the Hellenic Australian Tennis Championships I hope to encourage talented Greek Australians playing for the ‘Mark Philippoussis Cup’ to reach their potential and to showcase their talents to the sporting world. It’s a great initiative to promote the game of tennis in Australia and is an opportunity to bring together Greeks from all over Australia” added Philippoussis.
Support for the Tournament from tennis clubs has been very strong and players wishing to compete need to register online at www.hellenictennis.org.au.
