Memorial Drive Tennis Club, rich in history and modern facilities, provides an ideal setting with 11 hard courts, sunken show court, set in a resort style club setting. Entertainment and events along with matches will be running throughout the weekend with the finals being held on Monday 7th October showcasing the elite players hitting it out on the sunken show court.

Leonora Radočaj, the 2023 Women’s Memorial Drive Open Champion, is 22-year-old tennis player from the Barossa Valley and has dedicated her life to the sport since she first picked up a racquet at the age of four. With a Serbian heritage, she grew up inspired by Novak Djokovic, but it was Roger Federer who became her ultimate idol. Leonora has spent countless hours studying and emulating Federer’s serve, attacking play, forehand, and iconic one-handed backhand.

Her journey in tennis has been anything but conventional. At 14, she made the bold switch to a one-handed backhand, a skill she first learned from Luke Smith at Memorial Drive. This marked the beginning of a unique style of play, combining both one-handed and two-handed backhands, which has become her trademark.

Before the pandemic, Leonora trained at top academies in Serbia and travelled globally to compete against some of the world’s best players.

Ashwin Vijayaragavan, the 2023 Men’s Memorial Drive Open Champion, started playing tennis at 11. He honed his skills at the University of Texas, where he earned All-Rounder and Player of the Year awards. Ashwin represented India in the 2013 Davis Cup and reached a world ranking of 570. He has been named SA State League Player of the Year for three consecutive years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. His dedication and passion for the sport have made him a respected figure in the tennis community.