Alize Lim is Discovery & Eurosport’s Aussie Open presenter & dates NBA star

THIS yr’s Australian Open is reside on Discovery and Eurosport, with a well-recognized face to tennis followers on presenting duties.

These tuning in will discover French magnificence Alize Lim, 31, internet hosting alongside consultants together with Mats Wilander, Barbara Schett, John McEnroe and Jo Konta.

Lim, herself, continues to be a professional tennis participant – having reached a career-high rating of 148th on the earth in 2016.

However, lately, the Paris-born magnificence has turned her hand to TV as she embarks on a burgeoning media profession.

She has additionally discovered time for love and dates NBA legend Tony Parker.

Accidents pressured her hand

Three years in the past, with accidents forcing her out the sport, Lim offered Tennis Channel Worldwide unique present, Academy Life.

The sudden shift of swapping tennis for a life in a TV studio didn’t sit comfy with Alize initially.

“On the very starting, I didn’t really feel comfy and nearly felt somewhat ashamed as a result of I loved doing them (the episodes) however didn’t need to present it,” she informed Tennis.com.

“I fearful it could make it seem as if I wasn’t severe about my tennis, or that I wasn’t skilled.”

Nonetheless, with issues slowing down on the court docket due to her ongoing damage issues and the worldwide pandemic, she understood that she wanted to consider a life after tennis.

“As I grew up, I realised that it was okay for me take pleasure in different issues and be inquisitive about life outdoors tennis,” she stated.

“It has been so enriching for me to have these experiences, and I’m solely increasingly grateful and proud to have had these alternatives.

“I’ve been capable of take in various things from so many individuals and conditions, and be inquisitive about studying new issues.

“I attempt to be an excellent media scholar. I’ve my papers the place I’m learning as a lot as I can earlier than I interview individuals as a result of I’m a perfectionist. I can ask individuals any query I need they usually need to reply! I really feel privileged in that approach.”

Lim hasn’t competed in a tennis match for over a yr, however insisted she’s nonetheless not accomplished with the game.

She stated: “I nonetheless love tennis; it’s nonetheless my first ardour and I really feel I’ve it in my blood. I simply can’t let go as a result of I miss it and enjoying tournaments.”

Nonetheless, her love life has now taken a entrance seat.

NBA royalty

Final yr, Lim started relationship former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker.

The four-time NBA champion made their relationship public in an Instagram submit of the pair wanting loved-up.

The French basketball star, 39, is known for his high-profile romances with Hollywood stars.

He was married to actress Eva Longoria, earlier than she filed for divorce after he was caught in a sexting scandal with the wife of a former group mate.

Parker divorced his second wife, Axelle Francine in 2020, who he has two youngsters with.

Over the Christmas break, Parker and Lim had been seen having fun with the slopes on a snowboarding journey in matching crimson outfits.

For now, although, love should wait as she begins making ready for the Australian Open.