TA Press Release, October 20, 2020
The UTR Pro Tennis Series will return to Brisbane and Sydney, providing competition opportunities for players as they prepare for the Australian summer of tennis.
So far the UTR Pro Tennis Series, which began in June, has given almost 150 Australian professional players, including the likes of James Duckworth, Marc Polmans, Maddison Inglis and Lizette Cabrera, the chance to compete safely at home during COVID-19 pandemic.
Five major cities have hosted a total of 615 matches, with a prize money pool of $511,000.
Olivia Gadecki, Alexandra Bozovic, Rinky Hijikata and Alexander Crnokrak have played the highest number of tournaments, six in total, and won more than $15,000 in prize money each.
“The UTR Pro Tennis Series has given our athletes a chance to compete at home as well as earn prize money in a year that has seen many of them unable to travel in order to play the sport they have devoted their lives to,” Tennis Australia Chief Operating Officer Tom Larner said.
“Our team has worked closely with authorities around the country to ensure the events are run according to strict local biosecurity protocols, and we are really pleased to see the positive impact these events are having.”
Brisbane and Sydney Pool A acceptance lists – as of 20 October
Brisbane (26 October)
|
Men |
UTR |
Women |
UTR |
|
John-Patrick Smith |
14.47 |
Olivia Gadecki |
11.65 |
|
Akira Santillan |
14.10 |
Olivia Tjandramulia |
11.03 |
|
Tristan Schoolkate |
14.03 |
Gabi Da Silva-Fick |
10.90 |
|
Alexander Crnokrak |
13.63 |
C. Kempenaers-Pocz |
10.89 |
|
Thomas Fancutt |
13.57 |
Alicia Smith |
10.60 |
|
Dane Sweeny |
13.52 |
[WC] N. Bains (GBR) |
11.53 |
|
Maverick Banes |
13.51 |
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[WC] Moerani Bouzige |
13.18 |
Sydney (26 October)
|
Men |
UTR |
Women |
UTR |
|
Rinky Hijikata |
13.89 |
Destanee Aiava |
12.06 |
|
Benard Nkomba |
13.24 |
Ellen Perez |
11.92 |
|
Jake Delaney |
13.22 |
Alexandra Bozovic |
11.64 |
|
Nikita Volonski |
13.17 |
Abbie Myers |
11.36 |
|
Cameron Green |
13.14 |
Lisa Mays |
10.79 |
|
Kody Pearson |
13.14 |
[WC] Valentina Ivanov (NZL) |
10.86 |
|
Jordan Smith |
13.06 |
|
|
|
Jesse Delaney |
12.75 |
|
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UTR Pro Tennis Series calendar (20 October – 9 November 2020)
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Pool A |
Location / date |
|
Event 1 |
Brisbane: 26-29 October Sydney: 26-29 October |
|
Event 2 |
Brisbane: 31 Oct – 3 November Sydney: 1-4 November |
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Pool B |
Location / date |
|
Event 1 |
Sydney: 20-23 October Brisbane: 21-24 October |
|
Event 2 |
Sydney: 5-9 November Brisbane: 5-8 November |
