Ever wanted to be a ballkid at the Australian Open?
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If the answer is yes, then Rochester is the place to be on Sunday, May 25.
Rochester Lawn Tennis Club is hosting trials for the Australian Open 2026 ballkid squad.
After the players, the ballkids are the heroes of the Australian Open, and throughout May and June more than 2000 ballkid hopefuls aged 12 to 15 will take part in trials across the state.
Until June 1, level one trials will be held at 20 tennis clubs across Victoria, followed by level two trials for returning and successful level one ballkids on July 19 and 20.
The session, which runs from 11am, is on Rochester Lawn Tennis Club.