The pair made the cut to become two of the few ball kids selected to take part in Monday’s event, which featured some of the world’s best players in action playing the shortened format.

Neither Bicanic or Mitton are strangers to tennis’ big stage in a ball kid role – Bicanic having Australian Open and Mitton with Davis Cup experience – but the Fast4 party atmosphere became another fun event to add to their list.

Bathurst Tennis Centre’s Andrew Mitton said it’s an experience to savour for the pair.

“The experience of being on the court with the players is great for them. They’ve got the best seat in the house,” he said.

“It’s great for them because even though it’s a volunteer role they get looked after every day.

“Of the 170 ball kids who tried out they were part of the last 12 chosen. They’ve both been doing it for several years and are in a senior role.”

Bicanic and Mitton are just two of several Bathurst Tennis Centre juniors who have been a part of the city’s ball kid program.

Other members include Jorja Hazel, Caitlin Speirs, Hayley Speirs, Kiera Bicanic, Laura Tullier, Lara Abbott, Josh Wong, Jack Reen and Hannah Chapman.