Congratulations to the eight athletes (four boys / four girls) recently involved in the Super 10’s National Finals held at Melbourne Park during the Australian Open.
The Super 10’s is a competition aimed at athletes 10 and under promoting fair play, team work and acknowledgement.
The competition provided an invaluable development experience, giving the athletes an early insight into the world of an elite athlete. The journey to becoming a tennis professional has just started and there is lots of hard work ahead.
The Northern Territory Representatives included:
BOY’S
Liam Franklin – DTC Sports
Peter Politis – DTC Sports
Zachary Scott-Jones – Tennis Gove
Thomas Van Haaren – Tennis Alice Springs
Team Manager – Pat Coburn
GIRL’S
Serena Adams – DTC Sports
Eilis Kruger – DTC Sports
Jaimee Murphy – DTC Sports
Stephanie Rayner – DTC Sports
Team Manager – Nicky Mayer
Athletes each played a singles and doubles rubber, lasting 50 minutes. As per the ITF Guidelines, Wilson Green Dot Balls where used.
More information to come shortly about the Super 10 trials for 2013 in your Region.