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DavidC · DavidC

We have (or had) a thin contingent spread over the 6 events, most exiting early. Honourable mention to Dominic West for winning 3 matches to reach the last 16 of the under 12s. However there are only 2 Brits left in singles. Live streams from every court are available via a link on the www.eddieherr.com...

DavidC · DavidC

The North American junior season starts today with Kyle Edmund as second seed and a group of Brits seeking points to improve their chances of making the Australian Open. Evan Hoyt is the only one of them to draw a seed, and his opponent's recent modest record gives cause to hope for an upset. Our only gi...

DavidC · DavidC

This year we have no direct entries, but do have three in qualifying - though it will be a struggle given the standard here. There are 3 rounds of qualifying QR1 Georgina Sellyn (GBR) v (9) Belinda Bencic (SUI) Suzanna Grigoryan (RUS) v Verena Jane Scott (GBR) (WC) Andrea Ternera (COL) v (16) Katie Boul...

DavidC · DavidC

Eden Silva came close to an upset win against Alex Walker in the recent Loughborough 10K event, and she is maintaining that form here Boys R1 (L32) James Elliott (GBR) d. Shau-Po Yin (TPE) 6-2 6-3 R2 (4) Jurence Zosimo Mendoza (PHI) d. James Elliott (GBR) 6-1 6-1 Girls R1 (L32) (8) Eden Silva (GBR) d. (W...

DavidC · DavidC

In her first ITF tournament outside the UK Ruby Grant is rewarded with the doubles title Boys R1 (L64) (Q) Ben Stride (GBR) d. Yussuf Barakamfitiye (BDI) 7-5 6-3 (Q) Alastair Hobson (GBR) d. Saidi Nkurunzuza (BDI) 6-3 6-3 (LL) Jack Oswald (GBR) d. Olivier Havugimana (RWA) 6-2 6-4 (WC) Chisumo Laweta (...

DavidC · DavidC

With little British interest in ITFs this week and next attention turns to the major tournaments in North America starting with the Copa Yucatan in Mexico on November 21st, followed by the Eddie Herr, Orange Bowl and Junior Orange Bowl Entry lists are up for all events (see below). Oliver Golding...

KK · KK

How much influence does their date of birth have on a junior's career in the UK? Is it a coincidence that of our top boys in the junior rankings, all but Oli Golding were born in January or February. Our three top '95 boys(Kyle, Luke and Evan) were all born in January and Laura Robson, Katy Dunne and Elean...

DavidC · DavidC

The largest group of Brits in ITFs this week is in Belgium, including 2 of the Winter Cup winning team, Billy Harris and Chris Pearce. National under 14 champion Anna Brogan qualifies for her first foreign ITF event. Boys R1 (L64) (9) Callum Poland-Smith (GBR) v Jan Meyer (GER) Lukas Clemens (GER) v (5...

DavidC · DavidC

The two British players vying for most Junior singles & doubles titles this year are both members of the successful Tennis Europe Winter Cup squad. Jonny O'Mara caught up Chris Pearce over the weekend, and this is Chris's opportunity to add to his 6 titles R1 (L32) Jorge Wilton (GBR) v Remy Chala (...

DavidC · DavidC

Josef Dodridge is the latest student at Reed's school to make an impression at ITF level. He was part of the team (with Evan Hoyt et al) which won the national under 15 schools championships last year. R2 (L32) Josef Dodridge (GBR) d. Henrique Mazao (BRA) 6-2 3-6 6-4 R3 Josef Dodridge (GBR) d. (1) Joao Wa...

DavidC · DavidC

Despite severe flooding in the surrounding area the Grade 2 goes ahead, with the British group augmented by Katy Dunne after her excellent week in Osaka. She is seeded 4th, but may need to call on Pippa Horn's advice for dealing with Karin Kennel, her projected quarter-final opponent, after she ende...

DavidC · DavidC

After last week's Grade A half of the boys stayed in Japan and half moved to Korea. Josh Ward-Hibbert celebrates his arrival in the top 100 with the tough prospect of Wimbledon champion Luke Saville in the quarters, if matches go according to seeding. All the quartet here face local players in round 1....

DavidC · DavidC

The end of the south-east Asian tour sees a slightly stronger field for a Grade 2 headed by Enzo Couacaud, one of the top ranked 1995s. Jonny O'Mara faces a potential rematch of the Sarawak final in round 2 if Hemery overcomes a local wildcard. R1 (L64) (WC) Chanatorn Sillakul (THA) v (Q) Julian Cash (GB...

DavidC · DavidC

Three of the boys have stayed in Japan for the Grade 2 postponed from earlier in the year. The first seed Joshua Page is scheduled to meet is the top seed Kaichi Uchida, Wimbledon and Osaka semi-finalist. R1 (L64) (13) Joshua Page (GBR) Bye (8) Jonathan Cornish (GBR) Tom Hill (GBR) v Genki Yoshida (JPN)...

DavidC · DavidC

Georgia Craven looks for her maiden singles title, and is seeded 3 here. R1 (L32) Alannah Griffin (GBR) v (8) Darya Chernetsova (RUS) (3) Georgia Craven (GBR) v Nikki Luttikhuis (NED) (Q) Alice Rame (FRA) v Brigit Folland (GBR) Kyria Dunford (GBR) v (2) Tayisiya Morderger (GER)

DavidC · DavidC

The second leg for those in south-east Asia has a slightly stronger field, with second seed Max De Vroome (Indy's brother) likely to pose the biggest threat to the Brits. R1 (L64) (16) Jonny O'Mara (GBR) Bye Samm Butler (GBR) v Pin Mahathavorn (THA) (6) Toby Mitchell (GBR) Bye (13) Peter Ashley (GBR) B...

DavidC · DavidC

Pippa Horn looking to continue her improved form will be relieved to see the dominant Swiss second seed Karin Kennel in the opposite half of the draw. Lana Rush has to face 13 year old Sara Tomic (sister of Bernard), who is already showing a lot of promise. Katie Boulter's opponent also looks pretty use...

DavidC · DavidC

With Luke Bambridge withdrawing late to concentrate on a training block Joshua Ward-Hibbert is our only seeded entrant in the penultimate Grade A. If seedings prevail he will meet world number 1 Jiri Vesely in round 3. Presumably the Czech has come here to secure the end of season number 1 ranking ahe...

DavidC · DavidC

Our two entrants have avoided seeds, but face local players who often fare better than their rankings would suggest here. R1 (L64) Mayu Sato (JPN) v Verena Jane Scott (GBR) Yukino Emi (JPN) v Katy Dunne (GBR)

DavidC · DavidC

Having claimed a title in Latvia last week Thomas Colautti is top seed here. Boys R1 (L32) (1) Thomas Colautti (GBR) v Fabian Van der Lans (NED) (4) Callum Poland-Smith (GBR) v Vasilios Stavropoulos (GRE) Jamie Malik (GBR) v (7) Erik Jonsson (SWE) (Q) Alexander Meyer (GER) v (3) Robbie Ridout (GBR) Fi...

DavidC · DavidC

Georgina Sellyn has played her first tournament since the European Championships in July, and though she lost out to a Canadian Junior Fed Cup player in singles (the eventual winner), she has claimed her maiden title in doubles. Boys R1 (L64) (Q) Sam Philp (GBR) d. Filip Obucina (CAN) 7-6(5) 6-2 R2 (1...

DavidC · DavidC

Thomas Colautti is looking for his second doubles title of the year here today Boys R1 (L32) (2) Thomas Colautti (GBR) d. (Q) Julius Kaverinen (FIN) 7-5 6-0 R2 (2) Thomas Colautti (GBR) d. Ilja Fomkins (LAT) 6-4 6-2 QF (6) Julius Gotovskis (LTU) d. (2) Thomas Colautti (GBR) 4-6 6-2 6-3 Doubles Final (1)...

DavidC · DavidC

Asia is the focus for many of our juniors this month. One group heads shortly for Japan, with 2 high grade tournaments, whilst the first party are here in Malaysia for the start of a 3 tournament run in south-east Asia R1 (L64) (1) Scott Clayton (GBR) Bye (10) Jonny O'Mara (GBR) Bye Julian Cash (GBR) v Col...

DavidC · DavidC

Last year David Wright came to Saudi Arabia and returned with two singles titles. This year he has teamed up with rookie Jared Linzell to claim the doubles R1 (L32) (Q) Jared Linzell (GBR) d. Sulaiman Alqasem (KSA) 6-1 6-1 (4) Goncalo Loureiro (POR) d. (Q) Sam Bayda (GBR) 4-6 6-2 6-2 (5) David Wright (GB...

DavidC · DavidC

Like the boys this group is down for 3 events in south-east Asia working up in grade R1 (L32) Yus Syazlin Nabila Yusri (MAS) v Freya Christie (GBR) Danielle Spielmann (SUI) v (5) Beth Askew (GBR) Yulia Sudnikova (RUS) v Lana Rush (GBR) Vita Taher (INA) v (4) Katie Boulter (GBR) Karin Hoppler (SUI) v Pipp...

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	Boys & Girls: Eddie Herr Junior Championships U12/U14/U16 (Week 48) (Preview) We have (or had) a thin contingent spread over the 6 events, most exiting early. Honourable mention to Dominic West for winning 3 matches to reach the last 16 of the under 12s. However there are only 2 Brits left in singles. Live streams from every court are available via a link on the www.eddieherr.com...	DavidC	2	953	Dec 1, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: Yucatan Cup, Mexico - Grade 1 (Week 47) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The North American junior season starts today with Kyle Edmund as second seed and a group of Brits seeking points to improve their chances of making the Australian Open. Evan Hoyt is the only one of them to draw a seed, and his opponent's recent modest record gives cause to hope for an upset. Our only gi...	DavidC	19	3022	Nov 28, 2011 by steven
	Girls: Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships, USA - Grade 1 (Week 48) (Preview) This year we have no direct entries, but do have three in qualifying - though it will be a struggle given the standard here. There are 3 rounds of qualifying QR1 Georgina Sellyn (GBR) v (9) Belinda Bencic (SUI) Suzanna Grigoryan (RUS) v Verena Jane Scott (GBR) (WC) Andrea Ternera (COL) v (16) Katie Boul...	DavidC	3	855	Nov 28, 2011 by Mervatron
	Boys & Girls: PHINMA International Juniors (Week 1), Philippines - Grade 4 (Week 47) (Preview) Eden Silva came close to an upset win against Alex Walker in the recent Loughborough 10K event, and she is maintaining that form here Boys R1 (L32) James Elliott (GBR) d. Shau-Po Yin (TPE) 6-2 6-3 R2 (4) Jurence Zosimo Mendoza (PHI) d. James Elliott (GBR) 6-1 6-1 Girls R1 (L32) (8) Eden Silva (GBR) d. (W...	DavidC	1	843	Nov 26, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: ITF East Africa 18&U Circuit, Burundi - Grade 5 (Week 47) (Preview) In her first ITF tournament outside the UK Ruby Grant is rewarded with the doubles title Boys R1 (L64) (Q) Ben Stride (GBR) d. Yussuf Barakamfitiye (BDI) 7-5 6-3 (Q) Alastair Hobson (GBR) d. Saidi Nkurunzuza (BDI) 6-3 6-3 (LL) Jack Oswald (GBR) d. Olivier Havugimana (RWA) 6-2 6-4 (WC) Chisumo Laweta (...	DavidC	3	1295	Nov 25, 2011 by steven
	Preview of major North American Junior tournaments (Preview) With little British interest in ITFs this week and next attention turns to the major tournaments in North America starting with the Copa Yucatan in Mexico on November 21st, followed by the Eddie Herr, Orange Bowl and Junior Orange Bowl Entry lists are up for all events (see below). Oliver Golding...	DavidC	0	713	Nov 10, 2011 by DavidC
	Month of birth (Preview) How much influence does their date of birth have on a junior's career in the UK? Is it a coincidence that of our top boys in the junior rankings, all but Oli Golding were born in January or February. Our three top '95 boys(Kyle, Luke and Evan) were all born in January and Laura Robson, Katy Dunne and Elean...	KK	3	1093	Nov 7, 2011 by KK
	Boys & Girls: Heiveld Graydon Junior Indoor Open, Belgium - Grade 4 (Week 44) (Preview) The largest group of Brits in ITFs this week is in Belgium, including 2 of the Winter Cup winning team, Billy Harris and Chris Pearce. National under 14 champion Anna Brogan qualifies for her first foreign ITF event. Boys R1 (L64) (9) Callum Poland-Smith (GBR) v Jan Meyer (GER) Lukas Clemens (GER) v (5...	DavidC	8	1545	Nov 4, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys: ITF 4 Almere Autumn Indoor, Netherlands - Grade 4 (Week 43) (Preview) The two British players vying for most Junior singles & doubles titles this year are both members of the successful Tennis Europe Winter Cup squad. Jonny O'Mara caught up Chris Pearce over the weekend, and this is Chris's opportunity to add to his 6 titles R1 (L32) Jorge Wilton (GBR) v Remy Chala (...	DavidC	5	1424	Oct 29, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys: Bahia Juniors Cup, Brazil - Grade 5 (Week 43) (Preview) Josef Dodridge is the latest student at Reed's school to make an impression at ITF level. He was part of the team (with Evan Hoyt et al) which won the national under 15 schools championships last year. R2 (L32) Josef Dodridge (GBR) d. Henrique Mazao (BRA) 6-2 3-6 6-4 R3 Josef Dodridge (GBR) d. (1) Joao Wa...	DavidC	1	678	Oct 29, 2011 by DavidC
	Girls: LTAT ITF Junior Tournament 4, Thailand - Grade 2 (Week 43) (Preview) Despite severe flooding in the surrounding area the Grade 2 goes ahead, with the British group augmented by Katy Dunne after her excellent week in Osaka. She is seeded 4th, but may need to call on Pippa Horn's advice for dealing with Karin Kennel, her projected quarter-final opponent, after she ende...	DavidC	11	1442	Oct 28, 2011 by domara
	Boys&Girls: Lee Duk Hee Cup Chuncheon International Junior Tennis Championships, Korea - Grade 2 (Week 43) (Preview) After last week's Grade A half of the boys stayed in Japan and half moved to Korea. Josh Ward-Hibbert celebrates his arrival in the top 100 with the tough prospect of Wimbledon champion Luke Saville in the quarters, if matches go according to seeding. All the quartet here face local players in round 1....	DavidC	3	1011	Oct 28, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys: LTAT ITF Junior Tournament 4, Thailand - Grade 2 (Week 43) (Preview) The end of the south-east Asian tour sees a slightly stronger field for a Grade 2 headed by Enzo Couacaud, one of the top ranked 1995s. Jonny O'Mara faces a potential rematch of the Sarawak final in round 2 if Hemery overcomes a local wildcard. R1 (L64) (WC) Chanatorn Sillakul (THA) v (Q) Julian Cash (GB...	DavidC	11	1617	Oct 28, 2011 by Akhenaten
	Boys: Dunlop Japan Open Junior Championships - Grade 2 (Week 43) (Preview) Three of the boys have stayed in Japan for the Grade 2 postponed from earlier in the year. The first seed Joshua Page is scheduled to meet is the top seed Kaichi Uchida, Wimbledon and Osaka semi-finalist. R1 (L64) (13) Joshua Page (GBR) Bye (8) Jonathan Cornish (GBR) Tom Hill (GBR) v Genki Yoshida (JPN)...	DavidC	3	823	Oct 27, 2011 by Maza1987
	Girls: ITF 4 Almere Autumn Indoor, Netherlands - Grade 4 (Week 43) (Preview) Georgia Craven looks for her maiden singles title, and is seeded 3 here. R1 (L32) Alannah Griffin (GBR) v (8) Darya Chernetsova (RUS) (3) Georgia Craven (GBR) v Nikki Luttikhuis (NED) (Q) Alice Rame (FRA) v Brigit Folland (GBR) Kyria Dunford (GBR) v (2) Tayisiya Morderger (GER)	DavidC	3	851	Oct 27, 2011 by Maza1987
	Boys: 18th Sarawak Chief Minister's Cup, Malaysia - Grade 3 (Week 42) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The second leg for those in south-east Asia has a slightly stronger field, with second seed Max De Vroome (Indy's brother) likely to pose the biggest threat to the Brits. R1 (L64) (16) Jonny O'Mara (GBR) Bye Samm Butler (GBR) v Pin Mahathavorn (THA) (6) Toby Mitchell (GBR) Bye (13) Peter Ashley (GBR) B...	DavidC	22	2629	Oct 23, 2011 by indiana
	Girls: 18th Sarawak Chief Minister's Cup, Malaysia - Grade 3 (Week 42) (Preview) Pippa Horn looking to continue her improved form will be relieved to see the dominant Swiss second seed Karin Kennel in the opposite half of the draw. Lana Rush has to face 13 year old Sara Tomic (sister of Bernard), who is already showing a lot of promise. Katie Boulter's opponent also looks pretty use...	DavidC	12	1674	Oct 23, 2011 by Mervatron
	Boys: Osaka Mayor's Cup - World Super Junior Tennis Championships, Japan - Grade A (Week 42) (Preview) With Luke Bambridge withdrawing late to concentrate on a training block Joshua Ward-Hibbert is our only seeded entrant in the penultimate Grade A. If seedings prevail he will meet world number 1 Jiri Vesely in round 3. Presumably the Czech has come here to secure the end of season number 1 ranking ahe...	DavidC	8	1384	Oct 23, 2011 by DavidC
	Girls: Osaka Mayor's Cup - World Super Junior Tennis Championships, Japan - Grade A (Week 42) (Preview) Our two entrants have avoided seeds, but face local players who often fare better than their rankings would suggest here. R1 (L64) Mayu Sato (JPN) v Verena Jane Scott (GBR) Yukino Emi (JPN) v Katy Dunne (GBR)	DavidC	10	3340	Oct 23, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: HRT Autumn Cup, Denmark - Grade 4 (Week 42) (Preview) Having claimed a title in Latvia last week Thomas Colautti is top seed here. Boys R1 (L32) (1) Thomas Colautti (GBR) v Fabian Van der Lans (NED) (4) Callum Poland-Smith (GBR) v Vasilios Stavropoulos (GRE) Jamie Malik (GBR) v (7) Erik Jonsson (SWE) (Q) Alexander Meyer (GER) v (3) Robbie Ridout (GBR) Fi...	DavidC	5	1833	Oct 22, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: U18 ITF World Ranking Event, Canada - Grade 4 (Week 42) (Preview) Georgina Sellyn has played her first tournament since the European Championships in July, and though she lost out to a Canadian Junior Fed Cup player in singles (the eventual winner), she has claimed her maiden title in doubles. Boys R1 (L64) (Q) Sam Philp (GBR) d. Filip Obucina (CAN) 7-6(5) 6-2 R2 (1...	DavidC	0	712	Oct 22, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: Latvian Open - Grade 4 (Week 41) (Preview) Thomas Colautti is looking for his second doubles title of the year here today Boys R1 (L32) (2) Thomas Colautti (GBR) d. (Q) Julius Kaverinen (FIN) 7-5 6-0 R2 (2) Thomas Colautti (GBR) d. Ilja Fomkins (LAT) 6-4 6-2 QF (6) Julius Gotovskis (LTU) d. (2) Thomas Colautti (GBR) 4-6 6-2 6-3 Doubles Final (1)...	DavidC	1	711	Oct 16, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys: ITF International Junior Tennis Championships, Malaysia - Grade 4 (Week 41) (Preview) Asia is the focus for many of our juniors this month. One group heads shortly for Japan, with 2 high grade tournaments, whilst the first party are here in Malaysia for the start of a 3 tournament run in south-east Asia R1 (L64) (1) Scott Clayton (GBR) Bye (10) Jonny O'Mara (GBR) Bye Julian Cash (GBR) v Col...	DavidC	14	2402	Oct 16, 2011 by Maza1987
	Boys: 11th Saudi ITF Junior Tennis Championships - Grade 5 (Week 41) (Preview) Last year David Wright came to Saudi Arabia and returned with two singles titles. This year he has teamed up with rookie Jared Linzell to claim the doubles R1 (L32) (Q) Jared Linzell (GBR) d. Sulaiman Alqasem (KSA) 6-1 6-1 (4) Goncalo Loureiro (POR) d. (Q) Sam Bayda (GBR) 4-6 6-2 6-2 (5) David Wright (GB...	DavidC	0	893	Oct 15, 2011 by DavidC
	Girls: ITF International Junior Tennis Championships, Malaysia - Grade 4 (Week 41) (Preview) Like the boys this group is down for 3 events in south-east Asia working up in grade R1 (L32) Yus Syazlin Nabila Yusri (MAS) v Freya Christie (GBR) Danielle Spielmann (SUI) v (5) Beth Askew (GBR) Yulia Sudnikova (RUS) v Lana Rush (GBR) Vita Taher (INA) v (4) Katie Boulter (GBR) Karin Hoppler (SUI) v Pipp...	DavidC	11	2372	Oct 15, 2011 by DavidC
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