Australian presenter Brihony Dawson shares their favorite tennis recollections in our Celeb Match sequence.
Melbourne, Australia , 9 August 2023 | Leigh Rogers
Brihony Dawson is an Australian tv presenter, MC, sports activities commentator and singer.
They made historical past in 2022, changing into the primary non-binary host on primetime Australian tv. Dawson fronted The Problem: Australia on Channel 10, and likewise served as co-host of The Problem: World Championship on Paramount+ earlier this yr.
Dawson has beforehand competed on the AO Glam Slam, an annual match staged at Melbourne Park throughout the Australian Open, and earlier this yr hosted the AO Delight Day celebrations on the Grand Slam occasion.
In our Celeb Match sequence, Dawson reveals they’re a life-long tennis participant and fan …
Inform us about your tennis expertise. Have you ever performed a lot?
I used to play A LOT. Squad coaching twice every week, one non-public lesson with my brother after which enjoying Saturdays and Sundays. Each Easter was spent up at Yarrawonga enjoying of their annual tennis match.
What’s your greatest shot and why?
My cross-court forehand. It’s lightning!
What’s your favorite tennis reminiscence?
Getting my vibrant yellow Mary Pierce costume.
Do you keep in mind the primary skilled match you noticed stay? Who performed?
I can’t keep in mind the precise first, however I used to be obsessive about Steffi Graf and would attempt to watch all of her matches on the Australian Open.
Who’s your favorite tennis participant to look at and why?
Ash Barty and Serena Williams. They’re each such totally different gamers, however each so aggressive and unpredictable.
In case you may meet any tennis participant/s, who would it not be and why?
Ash Barty, simply because she’s a legend.
You hosted AO Delight Day at Australian Open 2023. What was the spotlight of that day for you?
Assembly Billie Jean King was absolutely the spotlight for me. She was down for a chat and was simply a lot enjoyable. Additionally having everybody there when Vanessa Amorosi was enjoying ‘Completely All people‘ was superior. It’s turn out to be the unofficial anthem for the queer group.
Brihony Dawson in motion on the AO Glam Slam throughout Australian Open 2021. Image: Tennis Australia
Why is it vital for main sporting occasions to have fun satisfaction?
Probably the most vital issues about satisfaction is visibility. And when main sporting occasions create an area for satisfaction, it exhibits that it’s a protected house for the queer group.
Lastly, are you able to please end these sentences for us …
The very best a part of the Australian Open is … the approaching collectively of so many international locations and communities.
Tennis is enjoyable as a result of … it’s probably the greatest sports activities on this planet!
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