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Australian Open: Zverev Welcomes 2025 Ballkids Squad to Melbourne Park

World No.2 and Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev joined Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley to welcome the 428-strong Australian Open Ballkid Squad - the largest in the history of the tournament.

January 6, 2025
January 5: 428-strong AO ballkid squad met Craig Tiley, Australian Open Tournament Director and Alexander Zverev (GER) before the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON
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The enthusiastic group, outfitted in striking Ralph Lauren uniforms, hi-fived Zverev as he made his way through the group. Zverev spoke about the importance of the ballkids and joined in the now iconic team photo – complete with a ‘balls in the air’ moment that has come to signify the beginning of the Australian Open.

January 5: 428-strong AO ballkid squad met Craig Tiley, Australian Open Tournament Director and Alexander Zverev (GER) before the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON
January 4: Ballkids during practice before the Australian Open at Albert Reserve on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/HAMISH BLAIR
January 4: Ballkids during practice before the Australian Open at Albert Reserve on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/HAMISH BLAIR

This year’s squad includes participants from several global visitor programs, including six from the China Open, 20 from Korea, and two from the Roland Garros Exchange, where AO’s Top Guns will also represent Australia next year. The First Nations Ballkid Program returns with six talented participants from the National Indigenous Tennis Carnival joining the squad.

January 5: First Nations Ballkid squad before the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON
January 5: 428-strong AO Korean ballkid squad before the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON
January 5: 428-strong AO ballkid squad met Craig Tiley, Australian Open Tournament Director and Alexander Zverev (GER) before the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ FIONA HAMILTON

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