Tennis Australia announce Jayne Hrdlicka's replacement as Chair

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Senior business leader Chris Harrop has been appointed as the new Tennis Australia Chair, following Jayne Hrdlicka's departure.

Harrop, who joined the Tennis Australia board in December 2023, has a wealth of business experience in Australia, the US and the UK. He works as an advisory partner for the global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company - a position which he has held for over 30 years.

"I am excited by the privilege of leading this incredible organisation and serving our sport. My focus will be on working with our Tennis community to continue our track record of growth, inclusion and innovation," Harrop said.

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Supporting him in the role of Deputy Chair will be Dan Bisa, who has served on the Tennis Australia board for five years and as the Chair of Tennis ACT for four years.

Also following Hrdlicka's retirement from Tennis Australia are Elizabeth Minogue and Graham Bradley.

Hrdlicka was appointed as Tennis Australia's first female Chair in October 2017.

 "We are going from strength to strength in every part of our portfolio – from grassroots, to our performance programs, and of course the AO," she told members at the Annual General Meeting event. "All of our key metrics have compound annual growth rates in double digits. I am just so proud of the leadership strength we have built as an organisation, and we are, without a doubt, a role model in Australian sport. In every corner of the community, we should be really proud of what we have achieved."

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley paid tribute to her work and impact.

"Jayne's contribution to tennis has been extraordinary, and she leaves a tremendous legacy for which we are all extremely grateful," he said.

"Her focus throughout her tenure has been on collaboration and transparency as well as continued momentum for the organisation and across all levels of the sport.

"The benefits of her leadership will continue to be realised for years to come."

The Kooyong Classic returns to the spiritual home of Australian tennis from January 13-15, 2026.

Each year, the Kooyong Classic features the world’s best players in their final preparation for the Australian Open. 

The 2026 event will feature Lorenzo Musetti, Alexander Bublik, Nick Kyrgios, Karen Khachanov, Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe, Learner Tien, Matteo Berrettini, Hubert Hurkacz, Marin Čilić and Zhang Zhizhen, alongside Donna Vekić and a special guest appearance Daniela Hantuchová. More to be announced in coming weeks.

Tickets on sale now through Ticketek/www.kooyongclassic.com.au

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