4 July 2023 | Tennis Queensland

5 Days | 573 Players | 1,005 Entries | 1,097 Matches | 48 Events | 57 Courts

After an exceptional week of tennis, the 2023 Rod Laver Junior State Championships has come to a close with over 570 players from around the world landing in Brisbane to participate.

The five days of competition had over 1,000 matches played spanning 57 courts across multiple Brisbane venues. Participants from New Zealand, Taiwan, and South Korea representing their nations against our local champs at the event.

The Rod Laver Junior Championships has a storied history, with previous winners including renowned tennis stars such as Ash Barty, the former world No. 1, Samantha Stosur, the 2011 US Open champion, and talented players like Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios.

The event offered up 500 master’s points, making it Queensland’s largest junior event in terms of both participants and points on offer.  The only 500 event in Queensland and provides opportunity for young players to enhance their point race rankings and gain valuable experience.

Among the standout performers of the tournament were Queenslanders Sofia Savic and Lucas Han. Sofia showcased her skill by claiming victory in both the 14U Singles and Doubles events, partnering with the talented Georgia Campion. Lucas took out the top spot by defeating Zachariah Wu from New Zealand in the 14U Boys Final. Sofia and Lucas had previously triumphed in the Rafa Nadal event held the week earlier, cementing their positions as up-and-coming Queensland tennis players.

As the winners of the U14 Tier 1 categories, both Sofia and Luca recieved a wildcard entry into the Hardcourt National Championships joined by fellow Queenslander, Vivaan Nehra after taking out the U12 Boys Tier 1 category.

Congratulations to all competitors, winners, and finalists.

See the results of the tournament below.

2023 RESULTS