With a concentrate on inspiring the subsequent era of Australians by way of sport and schooling, Ash Barty will return to the court docket on the Brisbane Worldwide.
Brisbane, Australia, 23 December 2024 | tennis.com.au
Three-time Grand Slam Champion, former world No.1, and Brisbane native, Ash Barty will as soon as once more be seen on Pat Rafter Enviornment on the Brisbane Worldwide introduced by Evie this December.
Barty, who established the Ash Barty Basis in January 2024 to encourage, educate and supply alternatives for the subsequent era of Australians by way of sport and schooling, will head a charity showcase on the primary day of the match alongside Pat Rafter and gamers from the WTA and ATP tour.
The showcase, which will probably be held on Sunday 29 December, with gates open at 9.30am, will formally launch the Brisbane Worldwide Household Enjoyable Day.
Barty can be the Brisbane Worldwide Ballkids Ambassador, and the ballkids will probably be proudly carrying the ‘Ash Barty Basis’ emblem on the sleeve of their match uniform. Ash may also current the ballkids squad with their hats previous to the beginning of the match.
Barty mentioned she is proud to be related with the Brisbane Worldwide ballkids and can be excited to have interaction with the subsequent era of tennis followers on the occasion.
“I’m grateful to the Brisbane Worldwide workforce for offering me with a possibility to lift consciousness for the Ash Barty Basis and to have interaction with younger Australians all through the match,” Barty mentioned.
“I’ve been lucky by way of my journey however not all youngsters have that very same expertise.
“The Ash Barty Basis’s aim is to offer extra alternatives for girls and boys to find what they like to do and to provide them the flexibility to observe their desires.
“I’m extremely happy with the work now we have achieved to this point, but it surely’s solely the start.
“Will probably be a variety of enjoyable to hit on the court docket with Pat Rafter and mates for the charity match and to satisfy many younger tennis followers.”
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Brisbane Worldwide Event Director Cameron Pearson is thrilled to have Ash Barty concerned within the occasion once more.
“Ash has had such a big impact in Australia and worldwide by way of her sporting achievements and on high of that she is a Queensland native and adored by all,” Pearson mentioned.
“We’re proud to have Ash because the Ambassador for the Brisbane Worldwide ballkids, and to additionally associate with Ash Barty Basis for the Household Enjoyable Day.
“Having Ash and Pat Rafter on court docket collectively will probably be an incredible spectacular for all tennis and sporting followers and nice technique to launch our Household Enjoyable Day.”
Grownup ticket costs begin from $30 and a household move (two adults and two kids) begins from $60.
Tickets for the Brisbane Worldwide are on sale by way of Ticketmaster.
To be taught extra in regards to the Ash Barty Basis, go to the official web site.