2024 IC Annual Lunch
Special guest for our blue ribbon lunch was the incomparable Margaret Court.
Held in the stunning Stadium Room at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Mark Woodforde interviewed Margaret legend-to-legend and kept the audience captivated.
Lou Field was a marvellous MC and guests included Wimbledon Chair Debbie Jevans, a host of international tennis identities, Margaret of course, Ken Rosewall, Frank and Jean Sedgman, five grand slam champions in all (Margaret, Frank, Ken, Mark and Committee Member/AO doubles champ Dianne Evers) our Canadian visitors, many of our lovely members, in all a wonderful crew for our traditional celebration on men’s finals day!
IC Australia hosted IC Canada January 2024
IC Australia hosted IC Canada for a match and social events. A great time was had by all, with Australia winning the day on court. The Canadians were particularly appreciative of having two living legends of tennis, Margaret Court and Ken Rosewall, present their gifts at the Annual lunch.
IC 2024 AO Cocktail Party
IC AO Cocktail Party onsite at the first Slam of the year.
This annual event is eagerly anticipated by our Members as a great chance to get together, connect and re-connect with fellow players, active and retired.
IC Australia recognises and inducts new members and celebrates the player community at this fabulous event. In a room full of old and new mates, guests included Mark Woodforde, Michelle Jaggard Lai, Janet Young, Debbie Freeman, Dianne Evers, Alison Bai, Calum Puttergill, Alexandra Osborne, Kylie Moulds, Blake Ellis and many many more! Looking forward to the 2025 event!
Newcombe Medal
IC Gilmour Grant recipients Aaron Addison and Steven de Waard, along with recently retired player Alison Bai, attended the Newcombe Medal, courtesy of Tennis Australia, in recognition of their careers. IC Australia is passionate about celebrating and recognising all of our player family and their achievements, and the important milestone of retirement from the Tour.
IC On & Beyond the Tour Player Journey Workshop December 2024
The inaugural IC On & Beyond the Tour Player Journey Workshop was held at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, with both current and retired players participating. A highlight was the brilliant panel discussion led by Scott Draper, featuring Sam Groth, John Millman and Olympic gold medallist Lauren Burns. Luke and Daria Saville, Gabby da Silva Fick, David Bidmeade, Sally Peers, Aaron Addison, Steven de Waard, Greg Jones and Alexandra Osborne were among the attendees. It was an awesome day wrapped up by cocktails overlooking the courts at Kooyong.
