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The Australian Open is in full swing, and many tennis enthusiasts from the Express<\/EM> circulation area are paying plenty of attention to what is taking place at the extremely busy Melbourne Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macedon Tennis Club’s coach, Ashleigh Woda, has been instrumental in plenty of young local players visiting the centre over the past couple of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, Ben English and 13-year-old son Marlow spent time in a practice session on the Macedon courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marlow is extremely keen on the sport, and is looking forward to beginning his second year at Braemar College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The English family came to the area from Perth, where Ben’s father was highly involved in the sport for a lengthy period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m really impressed with Macedon Tennis Club … the outgoing committee members did a good job and new president Mark Thomas is really putting in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I enjoy helping the club, and I’m sure more volunteers would be welcomed as well,” Ben added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marlow is keen to improve his tennis, and finds the club is very welcoming for young players.
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