In the heart of Melbourne, two elite athletes from vastly different arenas came together, united by their shared pursuit of excellence.
While down under in Australia, Aston Martin Aramco Team Ambassador Pedro de la Rosa met up with professional tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis for a day of performance, learning and dedication.
As someone who's always looking to perform, Pedro took the opportunity to learn more about the world of racquet sports with a game of pickleball – a dynamic, fast-paced paddle sport rapidly gaining popularity in Australia.
The duo caught up with professional pickleball player Zach Grabovic, ambassador of Australia's National Pickleball League.
Thanasi also took the time to acquaint Pedro with Melbourne, where they both soaked in the city's sights ahead of the start of the 2025 Formula One World Championship.
Take a look at the video below to see what they got up to.
Pedro de la Rosa and Thanasi Kokkinakis
Watch as Pedro de la Rosa and professional tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis take to the court to play pickleball.
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