Changing Australia: Louise Pleming and harnessing the power of tennis to transform lives

EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 11 MIN

Changing Australia: Louise Pleming and harnessing the power of tennis to transform lives

from Radio National Breakfast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Louise Pleming was just six when she started playing tennis.  But out in the country with no-one but her siblings to play against, her main opponent was a wall.Louise would go on to play at major opens, win doubles titles, train elite players like Jelena Dokic and become a Grand Slam commentator.But another major point in her life came in a kitchen serving food to people experiencing homelessness.It was an experience that would see her create a new way forward with tennis, using it to connect people from all walks of life, break down barriers and improve mental wellbeing. Guest: Louise Pleming, Grand Slam commentator, tennis coach and former professional player. She is also the co-founder of Rally4Ever. 

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