The Australian 16-and-under teams set to compete at Junior Billie Jean King Cup and Junior Davis Cup Asia-Oceania qualifying events in Kazakhstan this month have been named with WA’s Cam Burton named in the Junior Davis Cup team.
Burton will be joined in the green and gold by Jeffrey Strydom (SA) and Cruz Hewitt (NSW), the 15-year-old son of former world No.1 and current Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt.
Cam Burton says he is excited and proud to represent Australia and compete in Kazakhstan.
”I’m looking forward to wearing the green and gold and being part of the atmosphere. I expect it will be a massive event with ceremonies and traditions, including some famous players from the past.”
”I am hoping, with a good draw, the team can qualify for the finals later in the year. The preparation for this event has been brief but tough.”
“I train with my coaches, Strahinja Bobusic and Mitch Pleydell, and compete all year round so I’m prepared for these opportunities,” said Cam.
Sandon Stolle, a former world No.2 in doubles and Davis Cup representative for Australia, is the captain of the boys’ team.
“I look forward to taking my first Junior Davis Cup team away and to continue supporting our high performing athletes,” said Stolle, Tennis Australia’s National Development Squad Coach in South Australia.
“It’s a great experience for these young guys to play for Australia and be part of the green and gold history of tennis.”
“These competitions provide a stage for the world’s best 16-and-under players to experience playing as part of a team and representing their nation,” said Rohan Fisher, Tennis Australia’s Manager for Tours, Camps and College.
“Congratulations to the players selected to represent Australia, we have no doubt they’ll wear the green and gold with pride and make us proud,” said Rohan.
The Junior Davis Cup qualifying event runs from 20-25 May. The top four nations advance to November’s finals.
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