The second South Australian Junior International came to an end on Friday, with Taylah Preston (WA) and Enzo Aguiard (Vic) crowned the champions at Next Generation Memorial Drive.
Having finished as the runner up last week, 13-year-old Preston defeated Japan’s Anna Kobayashi 6-2 6-1 to take home the girls’ championship. In the boys’ championship, second seed Aguiard took home the trophy over fellow Victorian, Matthew Bosancic 6-2 6-3.
A special thank you to the team of staff and officials who have made these events possible. Tournament Directors – Ty Allen and Emily Smith, ITF Referees – Robyn Tucker and Stuart Nancarrow, along with our Court Supervisors, Linespeople and Chair Umpires, Physiotherapists – Jacqui Haskett and Anita Bruce, and on site Stringer – Matt Hobba.
2019 South Australian Junior International #2 title winners
Singles
Girls: Taylah Preston (WA) def. Anna Kobayashi (JPN) 6-2 6-1
Boys: [2] Enzo Aguiard (Vic) def. [6] Matthew Bosancic (Vic) 6-2 6-3
Doubles
Girls: [1] Jessie Culley / Taylah Preston (WA) def. [2] Jemma Carbis (Vic) / Meeka Marshall (SA) 7-6 6-1
Boys: [4] Matthew Bosancic (Vic) / Haru Sonton (Qld) def. [8] Timmy Karpinski / Josh Reid (Vic) 4-6 6-0 10-7
The South Australian Junior Internationals were held at Next Generation Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, South Australia from 14 September 2019 to 27 September 2019.
The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors is a series of international junior tennis tournaments open worldwide to successful national standard competitors. The circuit gives players the opportunity to compete against the best players from other nations. It also provides experience of international competitions, as a junior player transitions into a career in professional tennis.
For more information on the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors visit www.itftennis.com/juniors.
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