{"id":258780,"date":"2025-11-03T02:26:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T02:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/258780\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T02:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T02:26:11","slug":"tennis-player-or-boy-band-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/258780\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Tennis player or boy band member?’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everybody loves a trip down memory lane and that includes Tipping Point Australia<\/a> host and tennis legend Todd Woodbridge.<\/a><\/p>\n

The 54-year-old took to Instagram to share a throwback picture<\/a> of himself back in his youth.<\/p>\n

In the snap, a fresh-faced Todd sported a side swept hairdo and a wondering look to the camera.<\/p>\n

\"ToddWith a sweeping ‘do like that many fans couldn’t decide if Todd should’ve been a tennis player or a boy band member. (Instagram @woodbridge.todd)<\/p>\n

Watch the new season of Tipping Point Australia for free on 9Now.<\/a><\/p>\n

“\ufeffWhen we where young! Courtesy of @tennisclubvintage #diadora #tennis #youth #backintheday,” Todd captioned the image.<\/p>\n

Fans, friends and even Todd’s wife Natasha got a kick out of the \ufeffflashback.<\/p>\n

“Tennis player? Or boy band member? You decide\u2026 \ud83d\ude05\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc,” one follower wrote.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\ufeff Tragedy and tennis triumphs: Todd Woodbridge’s life and career as the TV host reveals the truth behind his ‘charmed life’<\/a><\/p>\n

Todd’s wife Natasha couldn’t help but agree, reacting to the comment with a laughing emoji.<\/p>\n

\"ToddEven Todd’s wife Natasha got a kick out of the throwback pic. (Instagram @woodbridge.todd)<\/p>\n

\ufeffAnother follower said: “This is how I remember you when I first started watching you at the Australian Open.. been entertaining everyone since.”<\/p>\n

While a third commented: “At one stage I thought it was the singer in A-ha, Morten Harket \ud83d\ude02\u2764\ufe0f.”<\/p>\n

Todd’s early years\ufeff<\/p>\n

\ufeffTodd was born to humble and hardworking parents Kevin, a police officer, and Barbara, a hairdresser.<\/p>\n

Mum Barbara was an avid tennis player, playing three times a week. Todd recalled growing up in the 70s hanging around the tennis courts and becoming “infatuated” with the game. <\/p>\n

\"AA young Todd Woodbridge in action. (Getty)<\/p>\n

At 13, Todd boarded at Normanhurst Boys High for one year. Todd “hated” the experience but with the desire to become a great tennis player, he pushed through.<\/p>\n

Todd then left home and “never went back” at 14 to go to the Australian Institute of Sport.<\/p>\n

WATCH: Todd Woodbridge’s shock as 20-year-old student walks away with $100k \u2013 ‘the biggest win in Tipping Point history’\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n

\ufeffIt was game, set, love when Todd locked eyes with the love of his life Natasha when they were 18 and 16 respectively.<\/p>\n

Natasha grew up with a famous tennis player sibling Nicole Provis. Nicole and Todd had organised a dinner and invited Natasha along.<\/p>\n

\"ToddNatasha and Todd tied the knot in 1995. (Instagram @woodbridge.todd)<\/p>\n

Nicole strategically sat Natasha next to Todd and the rest was history!<\/p>\n

By 19, Natasha hit the road to travel with Todd and support his tennis career.<\/p>\n

They married at 21 and 24\ufeff, and celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in April 2025.<\/p>\n

Together, Todd and Natasha are parents to Zara, 24, and Beau, 23.<\/p>\n

Watch the new season of Tipping Point Australia for free on 9Now.<\/a><\/p>\n