Queensland capped off a profitable week on the 15-and-under ladies Australian Groups Championships with an epic win within the ultimate.
Gold Coast, Queensland, 1 July 2024 | Rhys de Deugd
Concluding a really profitable 2024 Junior Nationals Groups occasion, Victoria claims their second trophy of the carnival within the 15-and-under boys whereas Queensland scooped the 15-and-under ladies title.
Australia’s most promising younger athletes representing all states and territories, in addition to groups from New Zealand and Pacific Oceania, competed at KDV Sports activities for the Sproule Stephens Trophy and Mary Hawton Trophy.
Match Director Francis Soyer stated competitions just like the Australian Groups Championships are an essential alternative for junior gamers early on of their profession to achieve match expertise and construct respect, belief and collaboration.
“These nationwide occasions not solely foster a aggressive spirit but in addition considerably improve camaraderie and help amongst gamers and teammates,” Soyer stated.
“Lots of our professional tennis gamers immediately gained expertise at this very occasion together with the likes of Australia’s high males who’re at present making ready for Wimbledon like Jordan Thompson, in addition to former world No.1 Ash Barty. This actually highlights the significance of tournaments like these in creating the subsequent era of tennis champions.”
The event is one in all 4 Australian Junior Nationals occasions held yearly, which occur on every of the Grand Slam surfaces – clay, grass and exhausting courtroom.
15-and-under ladies – Wayne Reid Cup
Queensland’s 15-and-under ladies pinch the Wayne Reid Cup from New South Wales who had been shut profitable their third-consecutive ultimate.
Gina Cha and Georgia Campbell claimed the ultimate with an exciting doubles decider 6-4 6-4.
Their championship teammate Tori Russell additionally loved a really profitable week and can now compete at Wimbledon in a particular 14-and-under occasion.
June 30: Winners (QLD) U15 Ladies – L to R: Gina Cha, Georgia Campbell, Tori Russell through the Australian Groups Championships at KDV Tennis Centre, Gold Coast. Photograph by TENNIS AUSTRALIA / DAN PELED
| Wayne Reid Cup Remaining standings |
|
| Place | Workforce |
| 1 | Queensland |
| 2 | New South Wales |
| 3 | Victoria |
| 4 | Western Australia |
| 5 | South Australia |
| 6 | New Zealand |
| 7 | Pacific Oceania |
| 8 | Tasmania |
| 9 | ACT |
15-and-under boys – Wayne Reid Cup
Victoria has gone back-to-back within the 15-and-under boys’ occasion with an excellent week, defeating New South Wales 2-0 within the ultimate.
The staff of Lachlan King, Ymerali Ibraimi and Nikolas Baker went by the complete occasion with out shedding any of their singles matches.
June 30: Winners (VIC) U15 Boys L to R: Lachlan King, Ymerali Ibraimi, Nikolas Baker through the Australian Groups Championships at KDV Tennis Centre, Gold Coast. Photograph by TENNIS AUSTRALIA / DAN PELED
| Wayne Reid Cup Remaining standings |
|
| Place | Workforce |
| 1 | Victoria |
| 2 | New South Wales |
| 3 | Queensland |
| 4 | South Australia |
| 5 | New Zealand |
| 6 | Western Australia |
| 7 | ACT |
| 8 | Tasmania |
| 9 | Pacific Oceania |
> VIEW: Outcomes from the 2024 Australian Groups Championships
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