Casey Dellacqua: I’m really thankful and grateful for this award
Casey Dellacqua won the Spirit of Tennis Award at the Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis Awards recently. The award was presented to her by Alicia Molik, her friend for many years.
The Spirit of Tennis Award recognises an individual who has shown examples of leadership, passion, sportsmanship, goodwill and dedication to the sport while making a major contribution to tennis.
Overwhelmed with emotion while accepting the award, Dellacqua said, “I’ve had such an amazing career – the highlight for me is obviously always representing my country. I will miss that tremendously,” she said.
“I want to thank all my Fed Cup teammates and the other Australian girls who have made my time on tour so much fun.
“There’s always another half that paves the way for you to be able to do what you love. And I’ve been very grateful to have Amanda along the way to support me and our children.
“I actually have said for a number of years, if there’s any award that I could win, it would be the Spirit of Tennis Award, because it’s something that has always I guess stood true to me.
“I’ve always felt that you can be a great tennis player but it’s being gracious that goes along with that that I really value.
“I’m really thankful and grateful for this award.”
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