Australian doubles gold medallist Zac Alexander has confirmed he plans to play the 2019 Australian Open which will be held at the Bega Squash Club in July.
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Alexander claimed gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, pairing with veteran David Palmer to win the men's doubles event.
"I can't wait to play the Australian Open again," Alexander said.
The Queenslander, who now calls the US home, says he is not just planning on playing, but is targeting a win in Bega.
"I've played it (Australian Open) in many forms from back in the Claire Valley of Adelaide as a 20k to the fantastic showcase in Canberra for a few years when it was a platinum event," he said.
Alexander will have an extended visit back home, representing Australia in the World Doubles Championships to be held on the Gold Coast in June before again aiming to represent his country at the World Men's Teams event in Washington in December.
"Ultimately my goal (in 2019) is to get my ranking back up again and to compete for Australia.
"I still strongly believe my best squash doubles and singles can be an asset to our national men's team."
Alexander is planning on defending his Commonwealth Games gold medal in three years' time in Birmingham.
More players will be announced in coming months for the Australian Open, which heads to Bega for the first time between July 3-7, with some of Australia's top female representatives also expected to join the entry list.
For more information on the event visit www.squash.org.au.