January 1, 2018 Russell Murphy

From Wimbledon’s famed grassy grounds to the French Open’s clay courts, the many venues that have hosted the US Open to Australia’s own entry into the sport’s Grand Slam, tennis is truly one of the great global games. It’s a game that perfectly blends speed and skin with leisure and luxury. It’s forged immortal rivalries, such as the legendary “Fire and Ice” matchups between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe. It’s forged enduring international friendships, such as that between the ever-inspirational Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. It’s been a “court” for cultural change, such as Billie Jean King’s famed victory against…