Hawthorn Life Member Andrew Simpson recognised for 35 years officiating at the Australian Open

Congratulations to Hawthorn TC Life Member and Committee member Andrew Simpson (aka Simo) for his 35th year of officiating at the 2025 Australian Open.

Simo has made a significant contribution to tennis with many years of not only officiating at the Australian Open but also at countless other tournaments across Victoria as well as interstate.

Simo was recognised for this milestone and his outstanding contribution to tennis today on Rod Laver Arena by Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley.

AO25 Men's Singles & Women's Doubles Finals Watch Party Sunday 26th January

The 2025 Australian Open is off to a fantastic start!

At the other end of the tournament, we’d love to invite everyone along for a Men’s Final Watch Party at the Hawthorn Tennis Club on Sunday 26th January.

  • Social Sunday tennis from 2pm - where you can put some of the new tips and techniques you have learnt from the AO into action!

  • BBQ from 5pm - Club will provide a basic BBQ and salad. Please also bring along a plate to share.

  • Women’s Doubles Final followed by the Men’s Singles Final - the TV will be on although not promising a screen as big as the one at Garden Square but we’ll try to create the same atmosphere! :) The Men’s Singles final typically kicks off from around 7pm.

Bring along whatever you may need to get comfortable and settle in for an evening of what promises to be some amazing tennis!

Members and guests welcome.

Let the Club know if you have any questions at info@hawthorntennisclub.com otherwise see you there from 2pm!