A dedicated group of cardio tennis participants from the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club had the unique opportunity to demonstrate their skills in front of an Australian Open crowd earlier this month.
Cardio tennis is a combination of cardiovascular exercises and routine tennis drills set behind motivational music.
Geelong Lawn Tennis Club director of tennis and head coach Sacha Vlamynck had organised the energetic workout to showcase the fitness-focussed tennis routine to the wider public.
Under the leadership of coach Sai Love, the club’s chosen cardio tennis players performed a 20 minute demonstration of what the high-energy session was all about.
Cardio tennis participant Jacqui McGrath said it was an amazing experience to take to the courts of Melbourne Park.
“Being able to play on a court where the best tennis players of the world show their skills was so exciting and fun,” she said.
“Jelena Ostapenko was practicing before us and we couldn’t wait for her to finish so we could have a go.
“The anticipation didn’t disappoint, we enjoyed showing off three different routines in our regular program, all whilst encouraged to do better by our coach which makes it more challenging and fun.
“With cardio tennis I always leave the court happy, it’s just an extra bonus that it makes you fitter and healthier at the same time.
“Playing here at the AO only confirms to me that tennis is so much more than hitting a ball over the net.”
The Australian Open continues at Melbourne Park until Sunday.
