Former tennis star Sam Groth calls for hesitant Australian Open organisers to recognise Australia Day - 'should be celebrated' Former Aussie tennis star Sam Groth has called for tournament organisers at Melbourne Park to formally recognise Australia Day.
January 26 will see the staging of the men's final - and besides the action on-court at Rod Laver Arena, Sam Groth wants to see the national day celebrated accordingly (pictured, fans at the Open this year).
The development comes despite other dedicated days to promote sponsors Emirates (January 14) and Kia (January 19) as well as All Abilities Day (Jan 21), Women's and Girls' Day (January 23) and Pride Day (January 24).
January 26 will see the staging of the men's final - and besides the action on-court at Rod Laver Arena, Groth wants to see the national day celebrated accordingly.
Former Aussie tennis star Sam Groth has called for tournament organisers at Melbourne Park to formally recognise Australia Day.
