It’s been a spectacular start to the year at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
A raft of celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann have brought a healthy dose of A-list glamour to the courts.
And the star-studded cameos continued on Friday when Oscar-winning actor Eric Bana, former pro racing driver Mark Webber and former number one tennis great Pat Rafter were spotted seated together at practice session at Rod Laver Arena.
Holding court! Eric Bana (left), Mark Webber (middle) and Pat Rafter (right) were spotted hanging out during a practice session on day 12 of the Australian Open on Friday
Eric, 50, looked relaxed in a grey T-shirt, black shorts and dark sunglasses.
While Mark, 42, could have taken Lleyton Hewitt’s place on the tennis court in his backwards-turned cap, blue T-shirt and black shorts.
Tennis ace Pat, 46, meanwhile was all smiles in his green Adidas T-shirt and blue and white shorts.
Mark was seen enthusiastically pointing to the action court, possibly offering his assessment of the players practicing, all the while toying with a stick.
Three’s company! Eric, 50, looked relaxed while Mark, 42, could have taken Lleyton Hewitt’s place on the tennis court in his backwards-turned cap, blue T-shirt and black shorts. Tennis ace Pat, 46, was all smiles in his green Adidas T-shirt
Amateur umpire? Mark was enthusiastically pointing to the action court, possibly offering his assessment of the players practicing, all the while toying with a stick
Word up: At one point an unnamed official joined in the debate, and the three courtside celebrities listened on intently
Pat looked amused but seemingly unconvinced by Mark’s commentary, however.
Eric leaned forward and listened with his hand on his chin as his sporting companions compared notes.
At one point an unnamed official joined in the debate, and the three courtside celebrities listened on intently.
All bets are on: Eric eventually piped up, offering his slant on proceedings – perhaps giving his tip for the mens’ final on Sunday
Match fit: Things turned a little more serious shortly after, with all three transfixed by the action on the court
Boys’ day out: After the pivitol moment had passed, Mark relaxed on the stairs, with his elbows behind him
Eric eventually piped up, offering his slant on proceedings – perhaps giving his tip for the mens’ final on Sunday.
The mood was very much lighthearted, though, as both Eric and Pat were smiling throughout the discussion.
Things turned a little more serious shortly after, with all three transfixed by the action on the court.
First service: It was soon Pat’s turn to talk, perhaps giving Eric his professional opinion on serving, volleying and slicing the ball
Having a chill! Eric is no doubt enjoying a break from his hectic work schedule. The actor is set to play detective Aaron Falk in feature film The Dry
After the pivotal moment had passed, Mark relaxed on the stairs, with his elbows behind him.
It was soon Pat’s turn to talk, perhaps giving Eric his professional opinion on serving, volleying and slicing the ball.
Eric is no doubt enjoying a break from his hectic work schedule.
The award-winning actor is set to play detective Aaron Falk in feature film The Dry, about a murder-suicide in a small farming community.
Boys day out! All three men looked transfixed and relaxed as they enjoyed a day in the sun