Tennis

Archie displays class rising above extra pressure

IPSWICH’S world number one Archie Graham had little time to rest after his latest Australian Open PWII successes. He was straight back into training having secured his third consecutive singles title and also dominating the doubles competition...

David Lems

05 Feb 2025

Sport

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Sixty-year midweek tennis milestone celebrated

LONG-serving Ladies Midweek Tennis Association supporter Coral Dutney typifies the Ipswich group’s motto that has served the players incredibly well for six decades. Wise former player and secretary Del Rawlings once said: “We do not stop...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Ipswich

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...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

10 Jul 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

12 Jun 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

07 Feb 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

06 Dec 2023

Sport

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...

David Lems

12 Jul 2023

Sport

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...

David Lems

21 Jun 2023

Sport

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...

David Lems

21 Jun 2023

Sport

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...

David Lems

14 Jun 2023

Tennis

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.

David Lems

14 Jun 2023

Sport

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...

David Lems

31 May 2023