Alan Hicks
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| Full name | Alan Robert Hicks |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Born | 13 September 1932 Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia |
| Died | 24 September 2019 (aged 87) Bull Creek, Western Australia, Australia |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1952) |
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Alan Robert Hicks OAM (13 September 1932 – 24 September 2019) was an Australian tennis executive and former amateur tennis player. He was the President of Tennis West, and a Councillor of Tennis Australia from 1990 to 1996.[1][2] He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Tennis Australia from 1994 to 1997.[2]
Among numerous honours for service to tennis, Hicks was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 1997 Australia Day Honours.[3]
Playing Career
Hicks was a left-handed player.[1] He was one of the leading male junior tennis players in Western Australia, ranked No. 1 in 1950, No. 2 in 1951.[1] He played for Western Australia in the 1950 and 1951 Linton Cup competitions.[1]
He competed in the 1952 Australian Championships – Men's singles, his first of two Grand Slam appearances. He received a bye in the first round, and was defeated 6–2, 6–3, 6–2 in the second round by George Worthington.[4]
Hicks was a member of the 1953/54 and 1954/55 Kings Park 'A' Grade State League championship teams.[1] He won the 1956 City of Perth Championships Men's Singles competition, defeating Leslie Laurence (Les) Grafton 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 in the final.[5] He also won the CBH Group Country Championships Men's Singles competitions in 1958 and 1959.[6]
Hicks competed in the 1961 Australian Championships – Men's singles. He was defeated 6–1, 6–1, 6–2 in the first round by the eventual champion, Roy Emerson.[7]
Tennis Leadership
Alongside his wife, Mary, Hicks was a founding member of the Corinthian Park Tennis Club in Shelley, Western Australia.[8] He was appointed as the President of the Inaugural Committee in 1971, tasked with forming the club and served as the President of the club from its opening in 1974 to 1976 and again from 1987 to 1989. He also served in further leadership roles between 1978 and 2005, including Vice-President (5 years), Captain (4 years), Vice-Captain (2 years), and Junior Coordinator (14 years).[8]
He was President of Tennis West, and a Councillor of Tennis Australia from 1990 to 1996, and a member of the Board of Directors of Tennis Australia from 1994 to 1997.[2] He was at various times the Chairman of the Tennis West State Selection panel, Chairman of the Tennis West Finance Committee, founding Chairman of the McDonald’s Junior Tennis Australia, Trustee of the State Players Development Trust, and an inaugural member of the West Australian Veterans Club.[1]
He was a member of the WA State Tennis Centre Working Committee, and was instrumental to its negotiations with the Government of Western Australia and the Australian Government. These negotiations culminated in the development of the State Tennis Centre at Burswood, Western Australia.[1] He was also involved in the establishment of the Hopman Cup.[8]
Awards and Honours
Hicks was awarded Life Memberships to the North Kalgoorlie Tennis Club, The Bruce Rock Tennis Club, and The Corinthian Park Tennis Club. The Bruce Rock Tennis Club building was named in his honour, and in 2012, the newly renovated club room at the Corinthian Park Tennis Club was named the Alan and Mary Hicks Clubroom for their combined contributions to the club.[8]
Beyond the club-level recognition, he received the following awards:
- 1995 – May Campbell Service to Sport Award [9]
- 1996 – Life Member Tennis West [10]
- 1996 – West Australian of the Year (Sport) [11]
- 1997 – Medal of the Order of Australia, "for service to tennis as a former state junior champion and as an executive member of club and state tennis organisations for 40 years." [3]
- 2000 – Australian Sports Medal, citation as "former councillor Tennis Australia. Long term service to tennis" [12]
- 2001 – Centenary Medal, "for service to tennis." [13]
- 2002 – City of Canning Community Citizen of the Year [8]
Personal Life
Alan was born on 13 September 1933 in Kalgoorlie. He married Mary Hicks (née Blacklock).[citation needed] He had two children Gary Robert, and Kerry Robyn.[citation needed]
Hicks was a Chartered Accountant and Senior National Partner at C.P. Bird & Associates.[8][14]
He died on 24 September 2019 at the RAAF Association of Western Australia's Air Force Memorial Estate in Bull Creek, Western Australia.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Vale Alan Hicks OAM – Life Member and Former Tennis West President". Tennis West. 3 October 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Tennis Australia Annual Report 2022-2023" (PDF). Tennis Australia. 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mr Alan Robert Hicks, Medal of the Order of Australia". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ Alan Hicks Player Activity ATP Tour. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "City of Perth 1956". Tennisarchives. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "CBH Country Championships Celebrates 100 Years – Post War to 1968". Tennis West. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ Alan Hicks Player Activity ATP Tour. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 "50 Year History" (PDF). Corinthian Park Tennis Club. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "Sports West Awards, Past Winners, Service to Sport". Sports West. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "Tennis West Life Members". Tennis West. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "Western Australian of the Year Hall of Fame". Celebrate WA. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "Mr Alan Robert Hicks, Sports Medal". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "Mr Alan Robert Hicks, Centenary Medal". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ Note: C.P. Bird & Associates merged with Cameron to become Bird Cameron before eventually joining RSM and rebranding as RSM Australia. https://www.consultancy.com.au/news/4771/rsm-getting-set-to-celebrate-100th-year-anniversary-in-australia
External Links
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