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Ipswich world-class quality showcased in elite feats

WORLD tennis number one Archie Graham accepted his second City of Ipswich Senior Sportsperson of the Year award with trademark humility. The clearly surprised winner was grateful to have maintained his international reputation having first won the...

Major funding builds on Ipswich tennis heritage

JUST when the historic Ipswich District Junior Tennis Association (IDJTA) needed a major hit, an election has provided a welcome facility boost. The incumbent State Government and Opposition have each pledged $780,000 for an upgrade that will...

Archie thrives on world stage with shot of confidence

SEEING humble world number one Archie Graham proudly holding his latest medals, you would never know he grew up dealing with Asperger’s Syndrome. The Newtown tennis player was diagnosed aged 11, being shy, introverted and needing special attention...

Stan’s prestigious award for supporting city he values

IF Ipswich tennis icon Stan Cuthbert had his 60 year career again, he might have done even more coaching. However, after teaching “thousands of kids”, the proud Ipswich mentor has few regrets. “I wouldn’t have minded doing it full-time but I...

Archie’s Queen’s boost for world title defence

LONDON was buzzing with Wimbledon fever when Ipswich world number one Archie Graham completed his first visit to the tennis mecca. However, it was on the grass courts at the nearby prestigious Queen’s Club that Archie experienced his latest trip...

Archie’s ‘bucket list’ opportunity on famous grass

IPSWICH’S world number one ranked player Archie Graham has an impressive list of national and international achievements in tournaments for players with an intellectual impairment. He has won multiple Australian Open titles and excelled overseas...

Fearless Archie defies pressure to stay world’s best

IPSWICH’S world number one Archie Graham welcomes the extra pressure as other international tennis players try to end his winning run. He proved that again by winning the latest singles and doubles titles for the second year in a row at the...

Ipswich’s future tennis Hot Shots receive boost

THE Ipswich District Junior Tennis Association (IDJTA) showcased the promising talent and perhaps a 2032 Olympic Games representative at their latest Hot Shots presentation. A week after the original awards and fun day was washed out, more than 200...

Long-time Ipswich supporter shares Ash’s baby joy

FROM being a neighbour of Ash Barty to praising her as an Ipswich ambassador, David Morrison has always admired our city’s champion and her family. Mr Morrison is one of Ash’s biggest fans having lived in the same Camira street she grew up in...

Champion Archie helping kids become the best

THE smile of success and eagerness to share his achievement with young people told the real story. Ipswich tennis ace Archie Graham is a proud and extremely helpful world number one. With the elite title firmly back in his grasp, Archie had no...

Country connection vital for tennis

WALLOON coach Stuart Ware has seen the rise and decline of regional tennis over the past five decades. The Tennis Coaches Australia Advanced Coach recalls the late 1970s when 400 teams were involved in Ipswich district fixtures. During that decade...

Archie inspires Ipswich kids as world number one

IPSWICH’S world number one tennis player Archie Graham is not only a wonderful ambassador for the city. He inspires young regional sportspeople. Archie, 29, has just reclaimed his world champion title at the Virtus Global Games in Vichy, France...

Archie’s our world number one

IPSWICH’S world number one tennis player Archie Graham is not only a wonderful ambassador for the city. He inspires young regional sportspeople.

Archie’s special Ipswich support for Global Games

WHEN international tennis player Archie Graham heads to France on Thursday, he’ll be cheered on by some of Ipswich’s most loyal supporters. The Ipswich District Junior Tennis Association (IDJTA) committee made a special presentation to Archie...

Ipswich Tribune

Archie’s amazing rise to world domination

TO remain one of the best players in the world requires four essential qualities. They are a willingness to change, an exceptional work ethic, enjoyment and a loyal coach. Ipswich’s latest dual Australian Open tennis champion Archie Graham has all...

Studious Carly teaches how to juggle many sports

ASPIRING teacher Carly Grieve is already setting a fine example for her future students. The Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS) Sportswoman of the Year tackled six sports during her final year at school. She represented Met West in cricket and...

Fassifern Guardian

Weekly hit of fun provides health benefits

BOONAH stalwart Jenny Beasley has seen considerable change in her 51 years playing tennis in the region. But along with overseeing developments to the Alfred Street courts and clubhouse, she has also experienced a massive improvement in her health...

Playing for a laugh, lifestyle, is all Roses

IT’S not only the competitive challenge that keeps tennis players like Racheal McNiven returning to the Boonah courts. It’s because the mid-week matches suit her lifestyle. Having grown up in Tamborine and working nights at a casino, McNiven found...

Proud tribute to ‘Our Ash’ in exceptional world of her own

WHEN it comes to international glory, Ipswich has long enjoyed cheering on fearless sporting greats like “our” Alfie, Kevvie, Kerrod, Yowie, Deb and Leah. Rugby league supremo Allan Langer, Walters’ footballing twins Kevin and Kerrod, monster performer Peter Vogler, history-maker Deb Acason (nee Lovely) and Olympian Leah Neale have been among the city’s finest competitors. Their incredible team and individual deeds have inspired us and made Ipswich immensely proud. However, “Our” latest sporting superstar is in a world of her own. Ipswich-bred Ash Barty’s Australian Open triumph means so much more than another elite tennis title.