South Australia is today celebrating the success of South Australia’s Wimbledon 2011 Boys’ singles Champion, Luke Saville.
The news has travelled quickly that 17-year old Saville defeated Britain’s Liam Broady 2-6 6-4 6-2 on a packed court one at Wimbledon.
Following his performance, Saville believes he is on track to be a top ten player one day.
“I feel like at the Australian (Open) and now here, that I am starting to play some unbelievable tennis again,” Saville said.
“I feel if I can stay injury-free and play enough futures events and maybe challengers that my ranking will take care of itself as I am playing some great tennis.
Luke has thanked everyone for their support via Luke Saville on Tour 2011 facebook page .
“Hi everyone, Luke here now. I cannot possibly thank everyone enough for the support I have received this week. It has been an amazing experience playing at Wimbledon this year and to win the boys title is just a dream come true. Thanks again everyone back in Australia who have congratulated me and I appreciate every single one. Thanks again!”
Alistair MacDonald, Tennis SA CEO said, “Luke is a fantastic young man who has always struck me as such a professional and mature person. His efforts over the past 12 months are inspirational and we Like forward to seeing Luke grow as a tennis player and a person over this career”
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