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23.01.2022 This term, Anthony Lane will be joining us at the Glenunga Tennis Club on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Anthony brings with him a wealth of tennis knowledge and experience from his travels on the ATP Tour as a Tennis Australia Touring Coach and also as an AIS Coach and National Academy Coach.

23.01.2022 Amazing move by the 19-year-old!

22.01.2022 GENEROUS; adjective: showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected. THE LESSON: Generosity is doing something for someone... else and expecting nothing in return. THE STORY: Before I was drafted to the NBA, I had never met Luc Longley. A few weeks after I had moved into my Dallas apartment, my phone rang. I was surprised to hear an Australian accent. G’day Chris, it’s Luc Longley. How’s it going? During the call, Luc offered me advice for navigating the NBA and what to look out for, from travel, to clubs and teammates. I hung up the phone with a greater sense of clarity about how to better tackle my rookie season in the NBA. I hung up with an invitation call any time I wanted to chat, and to dinner at the Longley’s when we played in Chicago just after Christmas. Luc was similar to me in that he did not grow up aspiring to play in the NBA. He saw the NBA through a different lens than those who had battled their entire lives for their shot. He took the time to observe and formulate his own opinions. I really liked his perspective. I gleaned a little about his perspective on fame not being real, his battles in Minnesota and most importantly, his life away from the cameras being more important than his life in front of them. It sounds like such a small thing, but when Luc opened the door to his family home to me the night before we played Chicago in December, an NBA road trip was personal for the first time. I am sure I overstayed my welcome. We ate dinner and had a few drinks. We talked about the NBA, the AFL, about the AIS and the NBL. We spoke about Australian beach life. All the while it snowed outside. All the while, the sporting world was in a frenzy about the team that Luc was figuratively in the middle of. As is the nature of the NBA, I did not see Luc again until March when his Chicago Bulls travelled to Dallas. The Bulls schedule had them departing the day after our game, so Luc and I organised to catch up at a bar after the game. The thought of having a beer with Luc seemed to be as exciting for my visiting family and friends them as watching the Bulls play. The fact that we ended up erasing a 17-point deficit to beat the Bulls that night did nothing to sway Luc’s decision to catch up. In fact, Luc thought that getting away from the hotel might do a few of his teammates well. Hey mate, you don’t mind if I bring a few of the boys along do you? They might need an area with a bit of privacy if you think you can swing that. I had been the bar a few times, and the owner liked me enough. I am sure he liked me a little more when I turned up with my group and asked if it was ok to set aside an area for the Chicago Bulls. The night was great. We were given a private room attached to a cigar humidor. Luc bought along Steve Kerr, Toni Kukoc, Dickey Simpkins and Jud Buechler. Everyone had beers together, a few smoked cigars, and my family and friends left with the Chicago Bulls in the early hours of the morning. What the group did not see just before we left was Luc putting his arm around the owner to thank him for a great night. They certainly did not see Luc hand him a wad of cash to cover the entire bill and a generous tip. More than a year later I found myself in Hong Kong, sitting on a team bus with Luc. I had made my first Olympic team and Luc had made himself available for the Sydney Olympics. To this day, every Australian senior basketball representative receives a per diem while fulfilling national duties. Luc, and to a lesser extent I, were criticised for accepting $330 a day to prepare for and play in the Olympic Games given we were being well paid in the NBA. What very few knew was that because only NBL contracts were covered by Basketball Australia’s insurance in the event of an injury, Luc had been required to take out his own contract insurance for his US$6 million a year contract. Luc was out of pocket over $20,000 to represent Australia at the Sydney Olympics. He never asked for a cent and never bought it up amongst the criticism levelled at him. As we sat on the bus, Luc made the comment that he was sick of the food at our hotel and would like to eat out that night. The coaches okayed it, and the choice was left with the players. That night we squeezed ourselves into a Maxi Cab to take us to Luc’s choice of restaurant. Fellas, it’s my shout tonight. I wanted to eat at one of my favourite restaurants. I want to enjoy dinner with my teammates and want you guys to be able to enjoy it without worrying about the price. That was the thing with Luc. From the minute I picked up the phone and spoke to him in Dallas, he had been one of the most generous people I had met. Generous with his time. Generous with his money. Generous with his advice. A couple of years ago, Luc was quoted as saying this about his career- The further I get from it, the more of the good me I remember and the less of the bad me I remember. I’ve met fans who only remember the bad me- because I had bad days. I used to call it swimming with seals. You’ll be out of your element, in a different universe. I know I do not remember the bad Luc Longley, and I remember his good being better than maybe even he knew. My universe changed the second I turned left as I boarded an aeroplane to Dallas. Luc’s generosity with his time and advice normalised the NBA for me. He made it ok to not be fully absorbed in my basketball persona and to keep a broader perspective on life. Phil Jackson used to tell Longley to think of himself as the Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. Just keep the beat. Don’t try to be the lead singer. Luc, like Charlie Watts, had the best view of his band. He kept the beat on and off the floor. While the spotlight shone on those around him, he observed and learned. As the world watches The Last Dance, and the spotlight once again shines on the Chicago Bulls, Luc is again conspicuous to many in his silence. But my bet is that Luc is not silent to those around him. He is likely sharing a much broader perspective on the phenomenon that he was a part of. He is unlikely silent to those who are interested in more than the 3 and a bit seasons he lived in the centre of the sporting world. Luc Longley paved the way to the NBA for Australian basketball players to follow. He also held some hands while they took their first steps on the path that he paved. He does not self-promote and gives of himself without expecting or needing anything in return. I remain grateful for the time he took to reach out to me and offer his support and advice. Grateful for the memories he gave my family and friends. Grateful for his generosity. I hope to have another beer with Luc Longley one day. I promise not to ask him about Michael Jordan. Luc Longley; 3x NBA Champion, Pioneer for Australian Basketball #ChrisAnstey #PersonalBest #TheLastDance

22.01.2022 First atp point at age 22. Between 23 and 27 coaching and playing (not enough funds to play full time) Breaks top 1000 age 27. Top 200 age 31, and at age 33 bec...omes the oldest player to become top 100 in history. Not happy with that at age 35 reaches his highest ranking of 43 in the world and wins 3 atp tour titles. Victor Estrella Burgos is retiring from tennis after one of the longest journeys ever and he is the symbol of the hidden part of the sport, the ones who never had the spotlight upon them but never gave up. He is as much of an example never giving up! See more

20.01.2022 Back to back tournament wins at Gawler and Millswood for Alex Govedarica in the U/14 Boys Singles. Keep it up Alex!

20.01.2022 Look who Dominic Thiem got to meet today.

18.01.2022 Anyone interested in joining the Nick Hall Tennis Fantasy Footy League? It’s $25 to enter. Winner $400....Runner Up $100. Send me a message if you would like to join. XC9TAVDR is the league PIN

17.01.2022 U/14’s Grass Court Nationals in Perth begins today. Good luck Ralph and Christian #everyballmatters #nickhalltennis #nht #tennis #atp #wta #itf #tennislife #training #grandslam #tennisacademy #tenniscoach #tennispro #wilsontennis #australia #adelaide #tennisaustralia #grasscourt

15.01.2022 Beginning this week, all group and squad sessions will cease and private and semi private lessons will take their place until further notice. Sorry about this. However, with the current situation I think it is in the best interest of all players and families. Please contact me to arrange a time with one of our coaches. Nick

12.01.2022 Ralph Catipay with his first Men’s Open Singles win at 15 years. Keep it up Ralph.

09.01.2022 It is with much sadness and regret that I write this post. Simon Bates has suddenly passed early today. He was a much loved coach for me in past years and a good friend. His love for our game was unsurpassed. I’ll miss you Batesy!

06.01.2022 Hudson lives in his Wilson Rush Pro shoes on court and now in his bedroom too! #wilsontennis #nht #tennis #tennisaustralia

06.01.2022 13 year old Christian Salmeron wins the U/14 Boys Singles at the Gawler Silver JT event. Well done Christiano! #nickhalltennis #nht #tennis #atp #wta #itf #tennislife #training #tennisacademy #tenniscoach #tennispro #wilsontennis #hahndorftennis #littlehamptontennis #glenungatennis #glenungatennisclub #australia #adelaide

05.01.2022 Belated congratulations to these two hard working Salmerons. Christian won 3 straight 14 singles events and his sister Josefina also won a 12’s singles event. Both also made it to another semis which was cancelled due to weather.

04.01.2022 Two tournaments, two wins. Well done Isabella Yang for winning singles titles in Gawler and at the Seaside Gold event. And, without losing a set. Keep it up!

04.01.2022 Tickets for A Day at the Drive will go on sale via Ticketmaster Australia tomorrow, Thursday 21 January at 11.30 am ACDT. Read more: http://bit.ly/3qyqJEA #AdelaideTennis

02.01.2022 JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT: On the 16th of February, the Kadina Tennis Club will be hosting the NYP Junior Tennis Tournament at the Copper Coast Sports and Le...isure Centre. This tournament attracts the regions most talented junior tennis players, and REGISTRATIONS close Monday the 10th of February at Midnight, so if you wish to take part, please enrol ASAP! EVENTS: 15/Under Boys Singles 15/Under Girls Singles 13/Under Boys Singles 13/Under Girls Singles 11/Under Boys Singles 11/Under Girls Singles Entries can be made online at: https://tournaments.tennis.com.au/sport/tournament The tournament is part of the Tennis SA Junior Development Series and is open to ALL levels of junior players 15 and under. Canteen facilities will be available, and all enquiries can be made to Anthony Galley on 0431 689 577 Copper Coast Sports and Leisure Centre Yorke Peninsula Sport Tennis Australia Clayson Tennis Academy

01.01.2022 Lachlan Maywald won it all this season! Congratulations to Lachy for being the Hahndorf Senior Club Champion 2019/20, Men’s Div 1 Most Consistent player and the Boys Div 1 Most Consistent player. Very impressive!