Good, bad and the thong bikini
THE Mondial Australian Women’s Hardcourts tennis tournament has been won by China’s Li Na for the first time - and run for the last time at Crowne Plaza Royal Pines.
Over the years, many of the world’s top female tennis players have graced the courts at Ashmore, a testament to the venue and staff and Liz Smylie’s ability to know how to look after the players during their stay.
We thought we’d ask Suzanne Radliff, who has dealt with the players from the sidelines, so to speak, in her capacity as general manager of special events at the resort, for her take on the players over the years.
Take it away Suzanne:
“The most delightful was Shahar Peer from Israel. She is an absolute treasure, wonderful to deal with and it’s a pity the public don’t get a chance to see someone like Shahar as I do.
“My favourite in terms of being mentally strong and with a real fight-to-the-finish attitude is Dinara Safina, younger sister of Marat Safin. She has a fantastic heart and never gives in.
“The one who was a real surprise was Oracene Williams who travelled here with Venus. She was a true lady and so easy to deal with.
“The funniest thing I can remember is when Anna Kournikova decided to lay around the pool in her thong bikini.
“She was a real show pony and loved to show off her body and there were men and boys literally hanging from the trees around the pool. Great times.”
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