New research from leading national over 50s insurance company Apia has found that Evonne Goolagong-Cawley tops the list of Australia’s favourite tennis legends from the golden era of the game.
Released to coincide with the Australian summer tennis season, Apia’s research asked survey respondents to nominate their favourite Australian tennis player from the 60s, 70s and early 80s.
Goolagong-Cawley scored the top result taking out 37% of the vote and earning her the position of Australia’s favourite tennis legend, closely followed by John Newcombe on 31%.
Ken Rosewell came in at third position with an impressive 19% of the vote, while Margaret Court (8%) and Tony Roche (4%) rounded out the top five.
Apia’s Executive Manager Distribution, Craig Dingle said that tennis was a way of life for many older Australians and Apia was pleased to be able to share in this passion for the game with their loyal customer base.
“Tennis is not just a sport, but a lifestyle for many Australians and a Apia is proud to support this passion with 2011 marking out second year as a platinum partner of the Medibank International Sydney,” Mr Dingle said.
“To celebrate Apia is giving customers the chance to win one of two prizes – an amazing get away to London or a getaway in a new Nissan Micra.”
The get away to London really is the ultimate trip for any tennis fan with the prize including two return economy airfares to London with South African Airlines, five nights accommodation at a four star hotel, transfers, and $2,000 spending money. The prize also includes two tickets to the prestigious AGEON Masters Event at the spectacular Royal Albert Hall in December 2011.
“The Masters Event is a real draw card on the tennis calendar attracting some amazing international talent, with the 2010 line up including star players Tim Henman, Pat Rafter, Goran Ivanisevic, Pat Cash, Jeremy Bates and Mansour Bahrami,” Mr Dingle said.
“A lucky Apia customer and their chosen travel partner will have the opportunity to enjoy some sensational on court performances from a host of tennis legends all from the comfort and luxury of the stalls in London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall – truly the ultimate experience for any tennis fan,” Mr Dingle said.
The competition runs from 1st January to the 30th April with customers receiving automatic entry into the draw when they obtain an Apia insurance quote over the phone or via the website. Customers who purchase a policy during this period will also receive an additional entry into the draw.
For full competition terms or more information, visit www.apia.com.au or call Apia on 13 50 50.
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