Top-ranked Aussie Nick Kyrgios, defending men’s champion Grigor Dimitrov, Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza and women’s third seed Elina Svitolina joined a host of stars for Suncorp Kids Tennis Day to mark the 10th anniversary of the Brisbane International on Sunday.
Australia’s Got Talent finalist and multi-platinum entertainer Timomatic had the crowd pumping with a live performance on Pat Rafter Arena, with DC Comics’ Justice League and DC Super Heroes joining the hour-long entertainment.
PJ Masks and the stars of Peppa Pig delighted the youngest tennis fans in live shows on the HIT105 stage, while kids tested their skills in the maze at the new NERF HQ.
Aussie players Lizette Cabrera, John Millman and Jordan Thompson joined fellow tour professionals Latisha Chan, Mischa Zverev and Jared Donaldson in the Racquet Club to help young fans ring in the opening day’s play at the Queensland Tennis Centre.