Junior tennis

DavidC · DavidC

The girls haven't had as much success as the boys here. However Jessica Ren won the under 12s in 2006 and Jocelyn Rae was a finalist in 2003. In the under 14s our last finalist was Jo Lewis in 1981. We do have a fairly strong group of under 14s here, though none is seeded. Jazzi Plews has a tough opener agains...

DavidC · DavidC

All four of our boys with the possibility of direct entry are in, but 3 players who would be in qualifying (Jordan Angus, Evan Hoyt and Eleanor Dean) have opted out. Isaac Stoute crept into qualifying this year, and appears to be hoping again that the cut will fall dramatically. Mitchell Krueger is the...

DavidC · DavidC

The main draw for the under 18s starts on Monday, with the same Brits as in the Eddie Herr - this time Evan Hoyt did not have to qualify. There is also an under 16 event starting today Under 16 R1 (L64) Andres Alfonzo Paredes (VEN) v (13) Alex Sendegeya (GBR)

DavidC · DavidC

Katy Dunne is our only direct acceptance, but Georgina Sellyn is only one match away from joining her. Verena Jane Scott lost earlier on. FQR Stefania Hristov (ROU) v (13) Georgina Sellyn (GBR)

DavidC · DavidC

Liam Broady and Kyle Edmund should be seeded here, and joined by Luke Bambridge, Joshua Ward-Hibbert, Sam Hutt, Jordan Angus and Jonathan Cornish. Evan Hoyt has to qualify though (which might explain why he wasn't playing doubles in doubles in Mexico) QR1 Karim Arem (USA) v Damian Gryzelko (GBR) (6...

DavidC · DavidC

Tom Colautti is top seed here, and a good tournament would see him move into the top 200 Boys R1 (L32) (1) Thomas Colautti (GBR) v Kamil Gajewski (POL) Samm Butler (GBR) v (LL) Stjepan Sisko (CR) (Q) Jathan Malik (GBR) v Konstantinos Ilia (CYP) Girls R1 (L32) (WC) Aliya Tarpischeva (RUS) v Alannah Griff...

DavidC · DavidC

Last week Eden Silva made an impact in the singles. This week it's the doubles. Boys R1 (L32) (Q) Leander Lazaro (PHI) d. James Elliott (GBR) 7-5 6-3 Girls R1 (L32) Rongrong Leenabanchong (THA) d. Helen Rabot (GBR) 6-4 6-2 (4) Dina Karina (INA) d. Hollie Davies (GBR) 1-6 6-3 6-4 Eden Silva (GBR) d. (LL) M...

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...

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	Girls: Junior Orange Bowl - U12/U14 (Week 51) (Preview) The girls haven't had as much success as the boys here. However Jessica Ren won the under 12s in 2006 and Jocelyn Rae was a finalist in 2003. In the under 14s our last finalist was Jo Lewis in 1981. We do have a fairly strong group of under 14s here, though none is seeded. Jazzi Plews has a tough opener agains...	DavidC	3	1696	Dec 19, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: 2012 Australian Open Preview (Preview) All four of our boys with the possibility of direct entry are in, but 3 players who would be in qualifying (Jordan Angus, Evan Hoyt and Eleanor Dean) have opted out. Isaac Stoute crept into qualifying this year, and appears to be hoping again that the cut will fall dramatically. Mitchell Krueger is the...	DavidC	0	489	Dec 19, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys: Dunlop Orange Bowl, USA - Grade A (Week 49) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) The main draw for the under 18s starts on Monday, with the same Brits as in the Eddie Herr - this time Evan Hoyt did not have to qualify. There is also an under 16 event starting today Under 16 R1 (L64) Andres Alfonzo Paredes (VEN) v (13) Alex Sendegeya (GBR)	DavidC	19	3036	Dec 12, 2011 by Mervatron
	Girls: Dunlop Orange Bowl, USA - Grade A (Week 49) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Katy Dunne is our only direct acceptance, but Georgina Sellyn is only one match away from joining her. Verena Jane Scott lost earlier on. FQR Stefania Hristov (ROU) v (13) Georgina Sellyn (GBR)	DavidC	22	2326	Dec 10, 2011 by RBBOT
	Boys: Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships, USA - Grade 1 (Week 48) ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Liam Broady and Kyle Edmund should be seeded here, and joined by Luke Bambridge, Joshua Ward-Hibbert, Sam Hutt, Jordan Angus and Jonathan Cornish. Evan Hoyt has to qualify though (which might explain why he wasn't playing doubles in doubles in Mexico) QR1 Karim Arem (USA) v Damian Gryzelko (GBR) (6...	DavidC	36	4297	Dec 4, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: Junior Zagreb Cup, Croatia - Grade 4 (Week 48) (Preview) Tom Colautti is top seed here, and a good tournament would see him move into the top 200 Boys R1 (L32) (1) Thomas Colautti (GBR) v Kamil Gajewski (POL) Samm Butler (GBR) v (LL) Stjepan Sisko (CR) (Q) Jathan Malik (GBR) v Konstantinos Ilia (CYP) Girls R1 (L32) (WC) Aliya Tarpischeva (RUS) v Alannah Griff...	DavidC	4	997	Dec 3, 2011 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: PHINMA International Juniors (Week 2), Philippines - Grade 4 (Week 48) (Preview) Last week Eden Silva made an impact in the singles. This week it's the doubles. Boys R1 (L32) (Q) Leander Lazaro (PHI) d. James Elliott (GBR) 7-5 6-3 Girls R1 (L32) Rongrong Leenabanchong (THA) d. Helen Rabot (GBR) 6-4 6-2 (4) Dina Karina (INA) d. Hollie Davies (GBR) 1-6 6-3 6-4 Eden Silva (GBR) d. (LL) M...	DavidC	1	580	Dec 3, 2011 by DavidC
	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	729	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	2610	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	648	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	665	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	1129	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	513	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	886	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	1298	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	1249	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	490	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	1246	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	824	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	1393	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	634	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	677	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	2218	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	1488	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	1144	Oct 23, 2011 by DavidC
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