Former world number one and seven time Grand Slam singles champion Evonne Cawley headed a list of tennis greats including John Fitzgerald, Paul McNamee, Nicole Pratt and Wayne Arthurs who went to to Whittlesea on 19 April 2009 for a special Back to Tennis Day to help the region’s bushfire recovery effort. Tennis Victoria and the clubs supporting the event want to show those affected by the fires that the world hasn’t forgotten. Event Manager Brian Beers said that “This is a chance for some respite from their daily battle to get their lives back to normal. It is also some great entertainment and a bit of a thank you to the countless volunteers involved in firefighting and relief efforts. And of course, we want to re-energise the tennis community within the affected areas". To see more photographs of the Back to Tennis Day and to purchase sports photos go to www.AndrewG.com.au
