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WA Government serves up major upgrades for country tennis

Nov 11, 2025
Tennis players in the Central Great Southern region are now able to play year-round after the completion of major upgrades to the courts at Katanning Country Club.

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A view of a country tennis club and courts with the text: Serving up major upgrades for country tennis

WA Government serves up major upgrades for country tennis

11 November 2025

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Tennis players in the Central Great Southern region are now able to play year-round after the completion of major upgrades to the courts at Katanning Country Club.
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Top tennis players are returning to Perth this December for the United Cup

23 October 2023
The United Cup is returning to Perth this December where the world’s best tennis players will compete side-by-side.
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United Cup set to return to WA to serve up summer of elite tennis

9 October 2023
The United Cup will once again bring the world's top-ranked tennis players to Perth's RAC Arena in December, following the introduction of the tournament last summer.
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Brett Patten scores a winning shot at SportWest Awards 2022

24 February 2023
We’re proud to share that the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ Sports Administrator of the Year Award 2022 goes to Brett Patten, CEO of Tennis West.
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South Mandurah club supporting tennis for all

13 January 2022
The South Mandurah Tennis Club recently worked with local disability services providers and education support schools to set up the Tennis For All program.

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