Class Of - 1971

Rob Hanna (as at 2003)
The Progress Press recently featured Rob Hanna ('71), where we learnt that Rob was barely out of university when he was offered the job of physiotherapist at the Australian Open by then tournament director, Colin Stubs.

In 1987, he was also invited to oversee Colin's new Kooyong-based tennis tournament, a position he continues to hold.

The best tennis players in the world put their trust in Rob and he often has to assist players make decisions regarding their capacity to play. These decisions often have profound impacts on the tournament, as fans love to see big stars in action.

Weighing up whether an injured player can continue a match is a fine line Rob is often forced to tread and he is aware his decision has the potential to cause millions of dollars in lost revenue for both players and the tournament organizers, as well as the jeers of disappointed fans.