Ella

11 years old

Coach – Michael Gale

Glenbrook Community Tennis Club, NSW

1. Where do you play Hot Shots and what stage do you currently play?

   I play at Glenbrook tennis club and I’m on the orange ball.

2. What do you like about playing tennis?

   Tennis is fun and you learn something new every time you play.

3. What is your favourite shot and why?

   I like the forehand because its the one i do best and it feels the easiest for me which means I can rally better.

4. Who do you like playing tennis with?

   I like playing tennis with my tennis group and my parents cos they know how to play tennis too, oh and don’t forget my tennis racket.

5. Do you have a favourite tennis player?

   Well, i like the people that have good sportsmanship.

6. Do you have any tennis goals?

   I’d like to move on to the green ball soon, but i would also like to stay with the group i am with now. I want to keep improving my tennis skills and maybe go in a competition one day.

7. What is your favourite tennis memory?

   My favourite tennis memory is when i was playing tennis with my dad and his friend. I went to retrieve a ball and had my back turned to my dad, and while i was walking back into position he hit the ball without me realising , and the ball bounced right off the top of my head!

8. How does it feel to be nominated for the Tennis Hot Shot of the Year award?

   I feel really lucky because ive never really won an opportunity like this before and i feel privileged because there arent many other people who have been given this opportuntiy.

9. What are you looking forward to when you visit the Australian Open?

   I’m looking forward to everything really, Seeing the famous tennis players, staying in a hotel ,and even the plane ride cause i can look out the window and see EVERYTHING!!!