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Australian Open champ now runs luxurious B&B in Zimbabwe after leaving tennis

Wayne Black is now amassing 5 star scores as an alternative of Grand Slam titles.

The doubles ace, 50, received 4 main championships throughout his time in tennis, successful a title at every Grand Slam event. His success got here when he determined to stroll away from the singles circuit and turn out to be a grasp in doubles.

Now issues are completely different for the 5ft 7in pocket rocket, as he has created the last word luxurious resort again in his homeland Zimbabwe. If we’re to be a choose on appearances, it appears match for any Grand Slam winner you can assume off.

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After initially transferring to England and taking part in membership tennis in Sutton when he retired, Black and his household moved again to Zimbabwe to arrange the Willow Lodge Harare – a good looking resort situated close to Victoria Falls.

The luxurious pad, which has a swimming pool, a tennis court docket, an unique backyard, king dimension beds that look as vast as a tennis court docket and a wide range of convention rooms for many who are on enterprise, at the moment boasts a 5 star ranking on Trip Advisor.

He runs the resort along with his spouse and former Kazakhstani tennis participant Irina Selyutina. Black made an estimated £2.6million from his tennis profession and it is doubtless a big chunk of it went into investing within the resort.

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WILLOW LODGE HARARE
BED AND BREAKFAST RUN BY FORMER AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMP WAYNE BLACK
The resort has every part any tennis fan would need



Kevin Ullyett of Zimbabwe and Wayne Black of Zimbabwe hold the trophy after winning the Mens Doubles Final against Bob Bryan of the USA and Mike Bryan of the USA during day thirteen of the Australian Open Grand Slam at Melbourne Park January 29, 2005 in Melbourne, Australia
Wayne Black made an estimated £2.6m in tennis winnings

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Rooms vary from £122 to £260 per night time. The web site says: “Our property is the right marriage between secluded, nature-inspired residing and entry to town and concrete surrounds.

“When you might be staying at Willow Lodge, you’ll really feel as if you might be staying in one of many cosiest boutique lodges within the space. This is as a result of we attempt to supply a ‘home-away-from-home’ ambiance, with personalised consideration.



A swimming pool at a the Willow Lodge Harere hotel ran by ex-tennis player Wayne Black
Any Grand Slam winner would need to sit beside this pool



WILLOW LODGE HARARE
BED AND BREAKFAST RUN BY FORMER AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMP WAYNE BLACK
Black has put plenty of coronary heart and soul into his resort

“If it’s a warm welcome, memorable stay and luxurious convenience you’re after, Willow Lodge should be your first choice. Our ability to offer guests our unique brand of hospitality and individual care is what sets us apart.

“Our unique blend of luxury and affordability is something to look forward to, whether this is your first time in Africa or your hundredth!”