Meet Alize Lim who presents the Australian Open on Discovery and Eurosport and dates NBA legend Tony Parker

THIS 12 months's Australian Open might be proven 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.

Alize Lim might be internet hosting Discovery and Eurosport's protection of the Australia OpenCredit score: Instagram @alizelim

Alize Lim is a former world No148 tennis participantCredit score: Getty

Lim, herself, remains 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 did not sit snug with Alize initially.

Lim is presently in a romance with NBA legend Tony ParkerCredit score: Getty

At present, Lim has no plans of returning to tennisCredit score: Getty

“On the very starting, I didn’t really feel snug and nearly felt a bit ashamed as a result of I loved doing them (the episodes) however didn’t wish to present it," she instructed Tennis.com.

"I frightened it will make it seem as if I wasn’t severe about my tennis, or that I wasn’t skilled."

Nevertheless, 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 interested in life exterior tennis," she mentioned.

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

"I’ve been in a position to soak up various things from so many individuals and conditions, and be interested in studying new issues.

"I attempt to be an excellent media pupil. I've my papers the place I’m finding out as a lot as I can earlier than I interview folks as a result of I’m a perfectionist. I can ask folks any query I need they usually need to reply! I really feel privileged in that approach."

Lim hasn't competed in a tennis event for over a 12 months, however insisted she's nonetheless not completed with the game.

She mentioned: "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 taking part in tournaments."

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

Again in 2018, Lim launched into her media professionCredit score: Instagram @alizelim

The 31-year-old French magnificence Lim loved being behind the digital camera within the TV studioCredit score: Getty

NBA royalty

Lim misses tennis and hasn't performed for over a 12 months in a significant eventCredit score: Instagram @alizelim

Final 12 months, Lim started courting former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker.

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

The French basketball star, 39, is legendary 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 spouse of a former staff mate.

Parker divorced his second spouse, Axelle Francine in 2020, who he has two kids with.

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

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