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Breakfast with the Stars - Crystal Globe Awardees and Scholarship Recipients

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honour our Crystal Globe Awardees, recognise our 2026 Women’s Tennis Scholarship recipients, and support the ongoing work of the Women’s Tennis Foundation. We extend our sincere thanks to MECCA, whose generous $20,000 sponsorship is supporting four of our 2026 scholarship recipients — Lily Fairclough, ...

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honour our Crystal Globe Awardees, recognise our 2026 Women’s Tennis Scholarship recipients, and support the ongoing work of the Women’s Tennis Foundation.

We extend our sincere thanks to MECCA, whose generous $20,000 sponsorship is supporting four of our 2026 scholarship recipients — Lily Fairclough, Renee Alame, Jizell Sabai and Koharu Nishikara — making a meaningful impact on the next generation of female athletes.

We were also proud to award the Denis & Liz Tucker Scholarship to Jaimee Fourlis, recognising both Jaimee’s journey and Denis and Liz’s long-standing and valued support of the Women’s Tennis Foundation and women’s tennis.

Thank you to our speakers, special guests, donors, volunteers and committee members whose support made the event such a success — and to Jaimee for also guiding us through the morning as our MC.

Maddison Inglis is leaving the Australian Open on a high

Women’s Tennis Foundation scholarship recipient Maddison Inglis is leaving the Australian Open on a high — and with a very memorable plan for celebrating.

After reaching the fourth round at Melbourne Park, Maddison will take home $480,000, the biggest prize money cheque of her career. It also marks the first time an Australian woman has reached the Round of 16 at the Australian Open since Ash Barty’s title win in 2022.

So how does Maddison plan to celebrate such a milestone? By investing back into her tennis — and finally buying a long-dreamed-of Smeg toaster.

“I’ll definitely be putting the money back into my tennis and travelling with more support,” Maddison said. “But I do love shopping… I’ve wanted a Smeg toaster for so long, so long. I think that will be my treat — and maybe the kettle too.”

She also admitted a Mini Cooper is still on her wish list.

While disappointed by her loss to world number one Iga Świątek, Maddison was understandably proud of her achievement.

“If you’d told me before Christmas that I’d be in the fourth round of the Australian Open, I wouldn’t have believed you,” she said.

The Women’s Tennis Foundation is proud to support Maddison and celebrate her incredible performance on one of the biggest stages in tennis.

Maya Joint Makes Her Mark in Green and Gold

At just 18 years old, Maya Joint has already lived out a dream many tennis players only imagine—representing Australia on home soil in the Billie Jean King Cup. And she didn’t just show up—she showed out.

Selected as part of the national team for the qualifier tie against Colombia in Brisbane, Joint was handed the chance to debut in one of tennis’s biggest international team events. It was a bold call, placing the rising teen talent into the high-stakes environment of national competition. But from the moment she stepped on court, it was clear: she belonged.

After a tough opening match against Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva earlier in the week, Joint came roaring back in style. Taking on Colombia’s Yuliana Monroy, she delivered a clinical performance—blazing to a 6–1, 6–0 victory and clinching her first-ever win in Billie Jean King Cup competition.

The win wasn’t just a personal milestone—it helped seal Australia’s dominant performance in the tie and gave fans a thrilling preview of the next generation coming through the ranks.

Wearing the green and gold, with the crowd behind her and the national flag on her sleeve, Maya Joint played with the kind of composure, power, and poise that you’d expect from a seasoned pro. But she’s just getting started.

From junior standout to national representative, her journey is only beginning—and if her Billie Jean King Cup debut is anything to go by, Australia has unearthed a serious talent.

Keep an eye on Maya. The future is bright—and it’s already here.

Kim Birrell Leads Australia to Victory in Billie Jean King Cup Debut Win

Kimberly Birrell's recent performance in the Billie Jean King Cup has been a significant milestone in her tennis career. Selected to lead the Culture Amp Australian Billie Jean King Cup team during the 2025 qualifiers in Brisbane, Birrell embraced the opportunity to represent her country on home soil .​

In the tie against Colombia at Pat Rafter Arena, Birrell delivered a commanding performance, defeating Yuliana Lizarazo 6–1, 6–3. This victory not only contributed to Australia's 3–0 sweep over Colombia but also marked Birrell's first singles win in Billie Jean King Cup competition.

Reflecting on her journey, Birrell has expressed a strong desire to continue her upward trajectory in the sport. After breaking into the top 100 earlier in the year, she stated, "I don’t want to limit myself to 60, or even a number – I want to keep pushing and keep on this trajectory that I’m on".

Birrell's leadership and performance in the Billie Jean King Cup exemplify her dedication and potential, signaling a promising future for Australian tennis.

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Storm’s US Open Triumph

After 21 long years, alongside mixed doubles partner, John Peers, Women’s Tennis Foundation scholarship holder, Storm Sanders has broken the Australian drought, being crowned US Open Champion in the mixed doubles. The last time this event was won by an Australian pair, was when Todd Woodbridge & Rennae Stubbs defeated Lisa Raymond and Leander Paes in 2001.

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Annual General Meeting

On Wednesday November 18 2025 , the Annual General Meeting of the Women's Tennis Foundation Inc was held. The meeting reported on the highlights of another year and the scholarship recipients.

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