Tennis
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SHE'S back on top of the world and tennis whiz Brenda Foster doesn't see herself slowing down anytime soon.
The evergreen Foster has returned at world number one, but thinks she still has plenty to achieve in the sport.
"The age groups range from 35 to 80 and I think I've got another 30 years to go," Foster said.
"There are some really good players in their 60s and 70s that's for sure."
Foster has enjoyed success in both the singles and mixes doubles, reaching world number one for her age group.
Currently third in the 50-55 age group in singles, Foster is ranked number one for mixed doubles.
Since the mixed doubles were introduced three years ago Foster has been amongst the very best with her ranking floating among the top echelon of the sport.
After winning a tournament in Queensland a fortnight ago with partner Peter Gard, Foster has cemented number one spot.
"I'm number one in Australia in both the singles, double and the mixed, but to be number one in the world is more of a buzz," Foster said.
"The mixed event has only been going for three years and I was number one after the first tournament I played because we won the world title."
The Queensland title has been added to the NSW and Victoria titles Foster already claimed this season.
With a decade's worth of experience on the Australian seniors team, Foster has enjoyed a lot of success in mixed doubles.
The most successful athlete in the event's short history, Foster has won two world titles and finished runner-up in the other.
Foster doesn't have a regular partner in Australia, normally pairing with whoever is available and when competing aboard partners with Englishman Chris Hearn.
Describing herself as having a passion for senior tennis, Foster also works as spreading her love of the game to Wagga's talented youngsters as a coach.