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Sam Groth is a prominent media personality, sports commentator, and journalist, known for his insightful coverage and analysis of tennis. As a former top Australian men’s tennis player, Sam brings firsthand experience and a unique perspective to his commentary. He is an integral member of Channel Nine’s Wide World of Sports team, contributing significantly to the Australian Open coverage and other major tennis events. His expertise has also been featured in Fox Sports’ French Open commentary team, and he has travelled extensively across the United States to commentate for World Team Tennis.

Beyond his role as a sports commentator, Sam is a co-host on Channel Nine’s flagship travel program Postcards and writes a regular sports column for News Corp publications, showcasing his versatility in media and journalism.

Tennis Career Achievements:

Before transitioning to his media career, Sam was celebrated for his contributions to Australian tennis. He represented Australia in the prestigious Davis Cup and was awarded the 2015 Newcombe Medal for being Australia’s most outstanding tennis player of the year. Sam made history by setting the world record for the fastest serve recorded in a tournament and achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 53. His experiences playing against tennis legends such as Roger Federer on Centre Court at Wimbledon and Rafael Nadal at the French Open provide him with unparalleled insights that enrich his commentary and storytelling.

Media and Commentary:

Beyond politics, Groth continues to engage in media and sports commentary. He is a member of Channel Nine’s Wide World of Sports team, contributing to the Australian Open coverage and other major tennis events. His expertise has also been featured in Fox Sports’ French Open commentary team, and he has travelled extensively across the United States to commentate for World Team Tennis. Additionally, Groth co-hosts Channel Nine’s flagship travel program Postcards and writes a regular sports column for News Corp publications.

In February 2022, Groth secured pre-selection for the Liberal Party in the Victorian state seat of Nepean. Motivated by frustrations over COVID-19 lockdowns, he aimed to represent his local community. In the November 2022 state election, Groth won the seat of Nepean, marking his entry into the Victorian Parliament. Following his election, he was appointed as the Shadow Minister for Youth and the Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport, and Events in the Pesutto shadow ministry. (Wikipedia)

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Through his diverse roles, Sam Groth continues to influence Australian sports, media, and politics, leveraging his background and experiences to advocate for transparency and accountability.

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