THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. ISSUE NUMBER 40 AUGUST 2015 JOHN PEERS REACHES WIMBLEDON FINAL the 2015 CHAMPIONS' dinner John Peers 3 “Everything about the Dinner was First Class” JOHN PEERS REACHES WIMBLEDON FINAL Kooyong’s John Peers (pictured right) made Nicholas Monroe and New Zealand Davis Doubles semi final. The unseeded pair of a brave run all the way to this year’s Cup player Artem Sitak and after going Philipp Petschner and Jonathan Erlich Wimbledon Doubles final with partner Jamie down two sets to one, Peers and Murray awaited them and jumped away in the first Murray. The dream run ended at the hands rallied to win in five sets 7/5 4/6 4/6 7/6 6/4. set after making the most of one of their of fourth seeds, Frenchman Jean-Julien The next challenge was the defending four break point opportunities. Rojer and Romania’s Horia Tecau, who won champions and they got off to the perfect This was the last break point they would the final in three tight sets 7/5 6/4 6/4. It start by winning the first two sets 6/3 7/6 but convert while Peers and Murray worked was a fantastic tournament for Peers then the challenge came as Sock and their way back into the match as they SUMMER DINING AT and Murray, who endured two five set Pospisil won the third in a tiebreak and the converted all four of their opportunities over epics including one against last year’s fourth set 6/3.The deciding set, played to the next three sets to reach their first Grand Wimbledon Doubles Champions Jack advantage, was another huge battle Slam Doubles final in impressive fashion. Sock and Vasek Pospisil. despite Peers and Murray leading all the Despite losing the final, Peers and Murray “Reaching the final of the men’s key statistics but it was the opportunities can be very proud of their efforts and are doubles was an amazing experience. they created throughout the match that sure to be back in the future as they It was great to be able to play out on eventually wore their opponents down. continue to take strides on the tour and centre court and have a lot of friends Jack and Pospisil faced sixteen break points their rankings have continued to climb to Kooyong to just two for Peers and Murray and it was career highs of 19 and 20 respectively. and family there supporting me,” the one that they converted in the fifth set “Playing in venues like this makes me want said Peers. that made the difference in the end as they to work harder and harder so I can give “The Wimbledon Championships is an moved into the quarterfinals and into a myself more opportunities to do this. It was amazing event. It is the last Slam left on showdown with Alexander Peya and Bruno always a dream of mine to win a Slam and grass and the home of tennis. To have Soares. Again they created more now I am trying to turn that into a reality,” This year, enjoy your own private dining success there is what you work so hard for,” opportunities and were able to convert two said Peers. It’s been an amazing year for experience with family and friends. he said. Seeded thirteen, the tournament of their seven break points while their Peers as he also recently got engaged so we started with a regulation 6/1 7/6 6/2 win over opponents failed to convert any of their four send him congratulations and best wishes Kooyong’s superb hospitality will create a memorable British pair Luke Bambridge and Liam as Peers and Murray broke through to win for continued success from everyone here celebration in your own private room. Broady before running into America’s 6/4 7/6 6/3 and reach their first Grand Slam at the Club. Contact Rachael Whitelaw on 9822 3333 to help assist you in planning your Summer calendar. COURTSIDE – APRIL 2015 3 4 contents 5 COURT THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB INC. Eddie Myers also won the 55+ World ISSUE NUMBER 40 AUGUST 2015 Masterplan With the onset of winter, tennis Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Inc. Over recent months the Board has been Mixed Doubles title. has moved to the en tous cas In squash, Sam Ejtemai is the Australian 489 Glenferrie Road reviewing and updating the master plan courts, and attention has turned 19’s champion and is currently touring Kooyong VIC 3144 with our architect Bruce Henderson. It is to the annual maintenance intended that the master plan will provide through Europe to improve his world Ph: (03) 9822 3333 program on the grass courts. Fax: (03) 9822 5248 not only a blueprint of improvement to squash ranking while Christine Nunn was www.kooyong.com.au Kooyong facilities in the years to come, successful in winning the Tasmanian Grass court conditions at the end [email protected] but importantly will meet the most Open. The squash section also held of season were very encouraging, immediate needs of the Club and another very successful Kooyong 17 177 846 072 and it is considered that this Members. Noted among the priorities is International tournament and it A0039994S year’s maintenance programs FUNCTIONS & EVENTS providing additional car parking for showcased some excellent squash on our 6 should provide good recovery 3 John Peers Reaches Members and it is the intention of the home courts ahead of the Victorian Open. Wimbledon Final KOOYONG LAWN TENNIS CLUB Board to give that due attention. We can be pleased that the opportunities when warmer weather returns. COMMITTEE provided by the Club, and of course the With less need to replace turf 5 Message from the CEO Peter Carew - President important support given by the Kooyong than in past years, efforts are Brian Capp - Vice-President Priceline Pharmacy Kooyong Classic Foundation, is combining to produce being made to instead encourage 5 President's Report Joe Dicks - Treasurer The Club has been engaged in a major talented people across a range of sports review of the Priceline Pharmacy and allowing them to excel in their regeneration, to achieve stronger 6 The Kooyong International Members of Committee Kooyong Classic with IMG. This year will chosen disciplines. growth than possible from newly 8 The 2015 Champions' Dinner Rowena Cole see a number of major changes to the laid turf. There are many sporting Adam Cossar way the event will be run to ensure that Club Groups successes of Members outlined 10 Kooyong Foundation News Cam Dickinson we are positioning it as the most Richard Kennett in the pages of this Courtside, prestigious event of the Australian tennis At the last AGM, the Club adopted new 12 Kooyong Foundation News Fiona Law calendar leading up to the Open.We look Rules, and the Board is reviewing various both locally and internationally. Duncan McCulloch governance issues of the many sporting Among the notable achievements 14 Seniors World Titles for Margot McCluskey forward to showcasing some of the best 8 Kooyong Members tennis talent in the world and in and social groups within the Club, to was the Wimbledon final Darren O’Loughlin bring them in line with those changes. I particular some of our up and coming appearance of John Peers, 16 50 Year Members Inducted Chris Brown - CEO young Australians. This is your encourage all Members to get involved in partnering with Jamie Murray opportunity to be up close to the action in these groups within the Club, as they 17 Tennis VIC Awards Committee Members may be contacted your favourite environment and I offer a variety of significant opportunities in the doubles. John and Jamie at any time through reception. as you will see below. The Kooyong 18 The Boulevard Club encourage all Members to give the have established themselves as Bridge Club has grown significantly over PUBLISHERS Classic the support it deserves and plan a force in recent times, and we the last twelve months and has a 19 A Legend Retires your holidays around being at the event offer congratulations and wish Courtside magazine edited by and supporting your Club. programme to introduce newcomers to 21 Asia Pacific Tennis League Daniel O’Neill the game. Bridge is regularly held on them every success in the future. [email protected] Mondays during the day, and on Tuesday Executive Chef, Chris Goulding has 22 Men's Pennant Lauren Campbell - Membership Tennis & Squash nights for Members to enjoy. The Kooyong introduced a number of changes 23 Women's Pennant [email protected] Kooyong Members have continued to Members Wine and Food Society recently to lunchtime dining in the Racquet Cedric Mason - Tennis & Sport enjoy success on the world stage in both held the “1 Chef and 3 Sommeliers” 24 Junior Comp News dinner which showcased our fine food Club, including the addition of [email protected] tennis and squash. It was particularly 10 pleasing to see one of our Members John and wine. The night identified how several popular bistro dishes for 25 Pennant Profiles Rachael Whitelaw - Functions Peers make the Wimbledon Doubles privileged we are to have Chris Goulding, Members to enjoy along with [email protected] 26 Premier League Final Washed Out Final with Andy Murray’s brother Jamie. Patrice Renaudin and our entire food and seasonal offerings. I encourage Mustard Creative Media - Design & Layout John is the son of Members Bill Peers beverage staff looking after our food, Members to book in and enjoy 27 Midweek Ladies Report [email protected] wines and service.