Former tennis star Sam Groth seems to be in a chief place to say victory in the marginal seat of Nepean for the Liberal Social gathering.
The previous world No.53 male participant turned Channel 9 commentator was chosen because the Liberal candidate for the seat earlier this yr.
If elected, Groth will declare the once-safe Liberal seat, ousting incumbent Labor MP, Chris Brayne.
The seat of Nepean covers the southernmost a part of the Mornington Peninsula, an space that has been hard-hit all through the pandemic with many companies crippled by journey and COVID-19 restrictions.
Groth and his spouse Britt are elevating their younger twin boys, Mason and Parker, in Blairgowrie, having moved there in 2020.
Talking with reside to 9News' election panel, Groth stated he was "assured" he would win the seat.
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"It has been extraordinarily constructive. I am assured, if we're to have any probability tonight of the Liberal Social gathering and the Coalition stepping into authorities on this state, Nepean is the one which has to show," Groth stated.
"The voters have been telling me that and I get the sensation there's a change within the air tonight."