The British players taking part will be Andrew Bettles, Liam Broady, Connor Glennon, Oliver Golding, Georges Morgan and Michael Watkins.
British players have had quite a bit of success out here, with Matt Smith winning the title in 1998, Andy Murray reaching the finals in 2001 and Dan Cox reaching the finals in 2004. I'd receive a pleasant shock if anyone of our present players went to the latter stages, but at least they should be able to win a few rounds.
Carlos Boluda will attempt to defend his title. Defending a major 14 and under title is one of the dumbest things a player can attempt. Why not simply move on to the next level?
Just in case anyone is interested, the former winners and finalists can be found out here:
[3] Michael Watkins GBR d. Simon Chapat FRA 76 [2] 62 Pierre Lacavalerie FRA d. [16] Liam Broady GBR 57 63 75 Connor Glennon GBR d. Thomas Dumestre FRA 63 62
Golding got thrashed 0 and 2 by the fourth seed. Bettles had a good win against a player ranked 41 - 61 63. Morgan gave the second seed a great match - 62 57 36. Shame that he won't get anything for this effort...
Of all tyrannies a tyranny exercised for the good of its victim may be the most oppressive.... those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience