Tennis Europe News - Issue 156

Henrik Thorsøe Pedersen elected Tennis Europe President

Henrik Thorsøe Pedersen has been elected to serve a fouryear term as Tennis Europe President . Elections were held at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, which was hosted by Tenis Slovenija in Portoroz between March 22-23 .

Inside this issue

Henrik Thorsøe Pedersen elected Tennis Europe President Italy reigns at Tennis Europe Awards ceremony in Slovenia .

ITF/Tennis Europe 14&U Development Championships

Junior Tour Update & Summer Cups Preview

Budapest to host 2025 European Masters Championships

European Masters Club Championships entries now open

European Beach Tennis Championships dates and venue

Winter Cups reports

In the Spotlight: rising stars Tamina Kochta & Niall Pickerd Barua Results

A new Board of Management will serve alongside Mr Pedersen from 2024 – 2028 The Board features three re-elected members, and restores gender parity to the executive body, which consists of 4 men and 4 women . ®

Over 140 attendees from 47 of the European Federation’s 48 active member were on site for the twoday meeting, which was chaired by Interim President Giorgio Di Palermo He said, “Sincere thanks to Gregor Krusic and the team at Tenis Slovenija for what was a flawless meeting with a delightful social programme I’d like to pay tribute to my colleagues on the outgoing Board for what has been an exceptional three year term, during which I believe our unity, enthusiasm and expertise have allowed us to bring Tennis Europe to this very positive moment My very best wishes to the new President, who will have the benefit of working with an experienced Board of Management brimming with expertise . ”

59-year old Mr Thorsøe Pedersen of Denmark will be the first President from a Nordic country He used his first official address to assure the assembly that he would be a “President for all nations,” and said that he intended to encourage dialogue, collaboration and unity “I am greatly looking forward to getting started with the Tennis Europe staff and my new colleagues on the Board of Management, who truly reflect the unique diversity of Tennis Europe nations,” he commented .

The first day’s Open Session saw the delegates receive updates from the International Tennis Federation, before taking part in panel discussions and working groups on the topic of stakeholder engagement and digitalisation Aside from the elections, the Plenary Session on the second day saw the approval of Tennis Europe’s annual reports by the various committees, the financial statements and the 2024 budget

Former world #1 Jelena Jankovic and Slovenian tennis legend Mima Jausovec were among the guests of hon-

our at the official dinner, during which the annual Tennis Europe Awards ceremony was held

The meeting closed with the announcement that next year’s Annual General Meeting will be hosted by the Turkish Tennis Federation in Antalya .

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 2024-2028

• Raimondo Ricci Bitti (ITA)

• Milos Karadzic (MNE)

• Csilla Suto (HUN)

• Sandi Procter (GBR)

• Henrik Thorsøe Pedersen (President)

• Florence Alix-Gravellier (FRA)*

• Nikolina Babic (CRO)*

• Avraham Perets (ISR)

• Cem Tinaz (TUR)*

*re-elected

Henrik Thorsøe Pedersen elected Tennis Europe President

ITF President David Haggerty and former world #1 Jelena Jankovic at the official dinner.

Interim President Giorgio Di Palermo during the Plenary Session.

Italy on top at Tennis Europe Awards ceremony in Slovenia

Italy was the major winner at Tennis Europe’s Annual Awards ceremony, held at the European Federation’s Annual General Meeting in Portoroz, Slovenia

The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP) was presented with three of the six awards for tennis excellence in 2023, including the main prize for ‘Overall Performance’ for a second successive year In addition, Italy came top of the federation’s 48 active member in the categories of Professional Tennis – for the first time since 1998, due in no small part to a first Davis Cup trophy in 47 years, and in Beach Tennis

FITP President Angelo Binaghi said, “To win this title last year for the first time in 25 years was a significant moment for everybody involved in Italian tennis, but to retain it and strengthen our position as European leaders in 2023 is a source of great pride It is a vindication of the work of the FITP and of the efforts of all the players, coaches, organisers and volunteers who work together throughout the year to create the optimal conditions to achieve these results ”

Other winners included Czechia, who retained the top position in Europe in Junior Tennis and secured second position overall France also reached the podium, only 16 5 points behind the Czechs, and showing significant gains year-on-year in the Professional and Junior Tennis categories

The German Tennis Federation once again takes pole position in Senior Tennis, claiming the award for the 32nd time, while the Netherlands continues its dominance in Wheelchair Tennis

For its outstanding performance in 2023, Finland is recognized as the ‘Most Improved Nation’, making an impressive leap of 12 places to reach the 17th position overall . Serbia concludes the year as the ‘Best Performing ‘B’ Nation’, se-

curing the #8 spot in the ranking, and Latvia once again earns the title of the ‘Best ‘C’ Nation’, finishing in 23rd position

Presented annually since 1991, the Tennis Europe Awards measure the performances of individuals and teams representing the organisation’s 48 member nations throughout the year in five contributing categories and combine the totals to produce an overall winner and an effective league table of Europe’s tennis performance To read the full list of nations in each category, see below .

Other awards to be distributed to member nations included the previously announced Junior and Senior Players of the Year, while Switzerland was announced as the winner of the Nations Ranking, which recognizes the best performing nation over the three age categories of the European Junior Championships .

Individual Tennis Europe Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Sport in their member nations were presented to Ferdinand Sulo (Albania, Lifetime Achievement), Samvel Grigoryan (Armenia, Coach), George Vassiliades (Cyprus, Officiating), Annet Kontaveit (Estonia, Player), Kristie Boogert (Netherlands, Media) and Viktoriia Shuvaynikova (Ukraine, Administration)

Italy wins Trophies for Overall Performance, Professional Tennis & Beach Tennis - Italy.

Allar Hint (EST) collects the Tennis Europe Award on behalf of Anett Kontaveit.

Finland awarded Most Improved Nation in 2023.

Tennis Europe Awards 2023 - Ranking

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Home players taste success at Development Championships

This year’s ITF/Tennis Europe 14 & Under Development Championships have come to another successful conclusion . Players from 10 ‘Tier 1’ developing nations participated in the various events over two weeks at the Club Megasaray, in Antalya, Türkiye, which played host for another year

This year’s big winner was Kerem Genc (TUR) who won the boys’ singles tournament week 1 and then again in week 2 coupled with the doubles trophy . Tea Kovacevic (BIH) and Ayse Bal (TUR) were the week 1 and week 2 girls’ winners

ITF Development Officer for Europe Vitor Cabral was present all week and noted that “it is always very interesting to see the exchange and cameraderie between teams grow as the days went by and between the players and coaches ” This was clear to see at the opening ceremony with teams proudly displaying their flags and mingling as well as training with players from other nations throughout the week

14&U BOYS

As mentioned, Genc won both tournaments, mirroring last year’s Championships when another homegrown talent, Kaan Isik Kosaner, scored the double win . In the week 1 final, Genc, the second seed, beat top seeded compatriot Mehmet Toprak Erçin 6-1 6-4 in the final . In the final of the week 2 event, Genc again got the better of Erçin, taking the match 6-0 7-5, and in a further show of domination, the two Turks combined to win the doubles event as well In week 1, the doubles title went to Marko Aleksovski & Aleksandar Grujic of North Macedonia

14&U GIRLS

Bal proved to be a fast learner While Kovacevic beat her in the week 1 semis before going on to take the title, however in week 2 the roles with reversed, with Bal getting revenge over the Bosnian in the semis before proceeding to take the title

Kovacevic won the week 1 final 6-1 1-0 (ret) over Sara Mitevska (MKD) In the week 2 final, the North Macedonian was thwarted once more, with Bal taking the decider in a 6-3 1-6 6-2 tussle

Bal and Kovacevic were on the podium yet again for the doubles In Week 1 Bal teamed with Ecrin Lal Yavuz for the win, while in week 2 Kovacevic won the trophy with Zana Kunosic

OTHER EVENTS

As was the case last year, there was a 12&U training camp run by Cabral in week 1, followed by a tournament for the youngsters in week 2 Honours went to Andrej Temov (MKD) in the boys’ singles and Milena Zanoci (MDA) in the girls’ singles

Tennis Europe Development Manager Maciej Szymonski presented a session of the Junior School in the first week, covering various topics including Agents & Sponsorship and Social Media

Upon the conclusion of the event, Cabral also noted that the 2024 tournaments and training camp were “the smoothest in terms of logistics and organization It’s a brilliant example of cooperation and experience over the years between ITF and Tennis Europe with the Turkish Tennis Federation and the local organization I can say that we are all one team in these events . We have seen a lot of good matches during these two weeks ”

Long established as one of Tennis Europe’s flagship development activities, the Championships were devised to provide top-level playing opportunities for the most promising talents from emerging tennis nations in Europe This year saw participation from players representing Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Moldova, and hosts Türkiye Former competitors over the years include the likes of Jelena Ostapenko, Simona Halep, Marcos Baghdatis and Grigor Dimitrov

The Turkish squad celebrates on the final day.

Junior Tour Update & Summer Cups Preview

The dates and venues have been confirmed for many Tennis Europe major flagship events in 2024:

• The season-ending Tennis Europe Junior Masters will return to the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Monaco from 22-26 October The 14 and 16 & Under event for the top European players of each age group will once again feature a round-robin format, with the finals being held on Saturday 26th

• The 12 & Under season climax, the Carlos Moya Festival, will once again be staged at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca Winners of Category 1 tournaments throughout the season are first in line for invitations to this unique event, which will be held from 11-17 November

• Two of the three European Junior Championships dates and venues are confirmed The 14 & Under tournament returns to Most (CZE) in the week of 9th September

• The city of Parma (ITA) will host the 16 & Under event for a second year in the week of 23rd September A host venue for the 18 & Under tournament will be announced in due course Check the Tennis Europe website for updates

EUROPEAN SUMMER CUPS

Europe’s biggest team tennis event, the Summer Cups, is edging closer An incredible 260 national teams have entered the competition across its four age groups (12/14/16/18 & Under), and will compete across the region in July and August, as follows:

12 & Under

Qualifying Rounds - 25-28 July 2024

Final Rounds - 8-11 August 2024

14 & Under

Qualifying Rounds - 30 June-2 July 2024

Final Rounds - 5-7 July 2024

16 & Under

Qualifying Rounds - 31 July-2 August 2024

Final Rounds - 5-7 August 2024

18 & Under

Qualifying Rounds - 31 July-2 August 2024

Final Rounds - 5-7 August 2024

The 14 & Under Summer Cups serve as the European qualifying competition for the ITF World Junior Tennis event, while the 16 & Under Cups are the region’s qualifying event for the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup

The qualifying groups for the 12 and 14 & Under competitions are already confirmed (below) Stay tuned to the Summer Cups page, where further information will be posted in due course

Boys 12 & Under Summer Cups by Dunlop

Qualifying – 25-28 July

*These teams will play a preliminary qualifying round on 24th July.

Zone A I Rakovnik (CZE)

Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland

Zone B I Dijon (FRA)

Belgium, Cyprus*, Finland, France, Italy, Latvia*, Luxembourg, Malta*, Portugal, Sweden*

Zone C I Fuerth (GER)

Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain, Slovakia, Slovenia

Zone D I Ankara (TUR)

Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye

Finals I Dijon (FRA) I 8-11 August

Girls 12 & Under Summer Cups by Dunlop

Qualifying – 25-28 July

*These teams will play a preliminary qualifying round on 24th July.

Zone A I Rakovnik (CZE)

Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Serbia

Zone B I Brescia (ITA)

Bulgaria*, Croatia, Italy, Luxembourg*, Malta*, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden*, Switzerland, Portugal

Zone C I Bucharest (ROU)

Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cyprus, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Ukraine

Zone D I Istanbul (TUR)

Estonia, France, Georgia, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Türkiye

Finals I Ajaccio (FRA) I 8-11 August

France will be hoping to defend the Boys 14&U Summer Cups title in Valencia.

Boys 14 & Under Copa del Sol

Qualifying – 30 June-2 July

*These teams will play a preliminary qualifying round on 29th June.

Zone A I Rakovnik (CZE)

Austria, Cyprus*, Czechia, Denmark*, Hungary, Moldova*, Norway*, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland

Zone B I Suceava (ROU)

Finland, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Ukraine

Zone C I Valencia (ESP)

Andorra*, Armenia*, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland*, Malta*, Poland, Portugal, Spain

Zone D I Denizli (TUR)

Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Türkiye

Finals I Valencia (ESP) I 5-7 July

Notes from Tennis Europe

Girls 14 & Under Europa Cup

Qualifying – 30 June-2 July

Finals I Loano (ITA) I 5-7 July Junior Tour Update & Summer Cups Preview

*These teams will play a preliminary qualifying round on 29th June.

Zone A I Rakovnik (CZE)

Cyprus*, Czechia, Hungary, Israel, Kosovo*, Montenegro*, Slovakia, Slovenia*, Spain, Poland

Zone B I Cabourg (FRA)

Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland*, Latvia, Malta*, Portugal

Zone C I Bremen (GER)

Armenia*, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Denmark*, Estonia, Finland*, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland*, Ukraine

Zone D I Izmir (TUR)

Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Türkiye

Member nations are being contacted this week regarding the nomination process for Tennis Europe’s committees from 2024-2028 Federations can nominate representatives to the following committees: Junior Tennis, Professional Tennis, Gender Equality & Inclusion, and Development The final committee composition will be announced on the Tennis Europe website in early June .

The Tennis Europe offices in Basel will be closed on May 1st due to a public holiday

The March 2024 edition of the European Racquet Stringer Association’s online magazine Pro Stringer is now available online

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Budapest to host European Masters Championships

Budapest will host the 2025 edition of the European Masters Championships, Tennis Europe can reveal The event – Europe’s flagship senior tennis competition - is due to be hosted by the Hungarian Tennis Federation at its National Tennis Centre in early June 2025

The National Tennis Centre has a wealth of experience in organising high calibre international tennis events and has 22 clay courts at the disposal of the tournament

Gathering players of all age groups from Over 30s to Over 90s, the Masters Championships has been enjoying a boom in participation figures in recent years The most recent edition, in 2023, attracted almost 300 players from 37 European nations, with other participants travelling as far afield as Australia, Brazil, India, South Africa and the USA

With 1000 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour ranking points on offer to the champions, a European Championship gold medal is the ultimate prize for many senior players Men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles competitions, are held for all age categories

Tennis Europe CEO Thomas Hammerl said, “We are excited to bring the Championships to Hungary for the first time Hungary has a particularly vibrant senior tennis community – in fact last year’s event in Croatia saw more participants from Hungary than any other nation – and so is the natural choice of host for such an event . Furthermore, the central European venue will be the ideal location for players travelling from across Europe – and beyond We’re looking forward to working with the Hungarian Ten-

nis Federation to create a memorable edition of the tournament .

Secretary General of the Hungarian Tennis Federation, Csilla Sütő said, “It is a great honour to host the European Masters Championships Senior Tennis enjoys exceptional popularity in Hungary, as evidenced by the successful organization of this year’s ITF MT1000 Körmöczy Zsuzsa Memorial Tournament, where nearly 600 participants competed on indoor clay courts 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of our Roland Garros champion, Zsuzsa Körmöczy’s birth, adding a special significance to this success in sports diplomacy We are eager to host the European Masters Championships that will further strengthen Tennis Europe’s role in the European tennis community, and hope that Hungary will be the organiser for another 2 years after a successful event in 2025 ”

Tournament Directors recognised for outstanding efforts in 2023

Peter Rohsmann of the Jugend Cup 14/16 & Under tournament in Renningen/Rutesheim, Germany, has been named as the winner of the 2023 Junior Tour Tournament Director Prize

The prize acknowledges the work of tournament directors to have demonstrated exceptional skills in organizing and promoting Junior Tour events

Each year, Tennis Europe invites all tournament directors in Europe to apply to receive recognition for their efforts in creating memorable experiences for players To be considered for the prize, organizers must comply with and exceed Tennis Europe’s minimum standards Attributes such as social media communications, live streaming, the use of Junior Tour branding in promotional materials, social activities and merchandise for players, as well as other original ideas are taken into account

The 2023 winners are:

1. Peter Rohsmann (Jugend Cup – 14/16&U tournament in Renningen/Rutesheim, GER)

2. Arcílio Santos & João Maio (Maia Jovem – 14&U tournament in Maia, POR)

3. Tibor Lesniak (Zvolen Green Grass – 14&U tournament in Zvolen, SVK)

As the first prize winner, Mr . Rohsmann will receive an invitation for two people to Roland Garros 2024, including flights and accommodation Mr Santos & Mr Maio will receive an Apple iPad, and Mr . Lesniak a $300 Amazon voucher .

European Masters Club Championships returns to Antalya

Europe’s premier competition for senior tennis clubs, the Masters Club Championships, will return to the Megasaray Tennis Academy in Antalya Belek, Türkiye later this year

Intended for clubs that have been crowned as national champions, the event creates a Champions League atmosphere with many of Europe’s best-known clubs and former pro players in attendance

The event, which features competitions for all age groups from 30+ to 90+ will once again be staged over two weeks, as follows:

Week 1 I Age groups: 55 - 75 I 28 October - 2 November

Week 2 I Age groups: 35 - 50 I 4 - 9 November

Last year’s event saw a record 106 clubs and over 500 players in action, competing for a prestigious European title and for precious ITF World Tennis Tour Masters ranking points

Clubs can now enter the 2024 competition: full details are available on the tournament’s official page at the Tennis Europe website

European Beach Tennis Championships in Crete

The 2024 European Beach Tennis Championships will return to the Karteros Beach Sports Centre on the island of Crete, Greece, where the event will again be hosted by the Hellenic Tennis Federation

The event will once again feature junior competitions, however on this occasion the ITF Beach Tennis World Tour tournament will take place prior to the junior events

Dates

The Men’s (St. Valentin (AUT) & CT Barcino (ESP)) and Women’s (CC Villa de Madrid (ESP) d. Rueil Athletic Club (FRA)) 45+ champions and runners up at the 2023 event in Antalya.

European Beach Tennis Championships: 26-29 September

Junior Beach Tennis Championships: 30 September – 2 October

Check the EBTC page on the Tennis Europe website for further information

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Baltic Training Camp kicks off a new year of European Development projects

2024 kicked off with Tennis Europe development activities in Lithuania, where representatives from three Baltic States gathered to take part in a three-day ITF/Tennis Europe Training Camp

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were each represented by squads comprised of 2 boys and 2 girls, accompanied by a male and a female coach . The Camp is designed to bring together some of the most promising players from the neighbouring countries to enable them to train together, compare levels and to save on travelling costs

The initiative is supported by European Assistance budget with all expenses of the teams covered (travel, accommodation, meals, training) ITF Development Officer for Europe Vitor Cabral and Tennis Europe Development Manager Maciej Szymonski were both on site

The Training Camp is the first step on a regional tour of Baltic States Tennis Europe Junior Tour tournaments The first of those is being held this week at the same venue as the Camp – the Siauliai Tennis centre – before the group moves on to Narva in Estonia and Aizkraukle in Latvia in the coming weeks

The following players and coaches were involved:

• Estonia: Andreas Kuum, Otto Pikk, Elizabeth Averjanov and Mette Jurvetson (Coaches Ott Ahonen & Katrin Saar).

• Latvia: Jekabs Stikuts, Aire Artis, Marina Markina and Elizabete Ozola (Coaches Dzems Vinkis & Irina Kuzmina Rimsa).

• Lithuania: Mark Griaziutin Tverskoy, Vilius Vaskys, Meta Dervine and Guste Matulionyte (Coaches Eimantas Gruzdas & Rita Romencoviene).

Tennis Europe and Mouratoglou Academy extend partnership

Tennis Europe and the Mouratoglou Academy have officially extended their partnership for an additional two years The collaboration began in 2016, and a key component of the partnership focuses on the identification and development of top juniors The Academy will continue to provide free training weeks for exceptionally talented players from emerging nations, specifically those designated as Development countries

Furthermore, the four winners of Tennis Europe’s Junior Masters tournament in Monte-Carlo are rewarded with a one-week stay at the Academy, where they can train

alongside players such as Stefanos Tsitsipas, Coco Gauff, Holger Rune and the Fruhvirtova sisters, Brenda and Linda, all of whom have based themselves at the Academy whilst honing their games in recent years

Another player to be based at the Academy is 14-year-old Junior Tour star Ksenia Efremova, champion at the Junior Masters in 2022, who achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest female winner of an ITF World Tennis Tour title in the past 20 years

Situated in the breathtaking French Riviera, the Mouratoglou Academy stands as the premier tennis academy in Europe and is the only academy to be officially endorsed by the European Tennis Federation Spanning 12 hectares of sports paradise, the academy boasts an impressive array of facilities, including 34 tennis courts, 4 padel courts, 4 swimming pools, a 4-star hotel, a spa, a country club, 2 fitness centers, and an innovative sports medicine center

Academy Founder Patrick Mouratoglou is the former coach of 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and creator of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown League of international events

12 & Under Winter Cups wins for Great Britain and Slovakia

Hosts Great Britain (girls) and Slovakia (boys) have captured this year’s 12&U Winter Cups by Dunlop titles, Europe’s biggest indoor team tennis event 2024 has seen the welcome return of the 12&U Winter Cups, with the event last held in 2020 for this age group This year was also special in that it marked the 10th edition of the event as well as the first time that both the boys’ and girls’ Final Rounds were played at the same venue

At the opening ceremony the Mayor of Sunderland, Dorothy Truman, helped kick off proceedings welcoming the 16 teams and informing them that “Some of the biggest names in the world including Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer, Martina Hingis and Emma Raducanu all competed in Tennis Europe events as juniors . ”

The event was played at the Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre in Sunderland, which expanded from its original four to eight indoor courts, thus easily being able to accommodate the combined boys’ and girls’ final rounds

GIRLS’ FINAL

Great Britain def Ukraine 2–1

Ukraine’s Road to the Final

Zone B Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Moldova 2-1; R2 def Belgium 3-0; Qualifying final: lost to Czechia 1-2

Final Rounds: QF def Romania 3-0; SF def Estonia 2-1

Great Britain’s Road to the Final

Zone C Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Netherlands 3-0; R2 lost to Croatia 1-2*

Final Rounds: QF def Czechia 2-1; SF def Slovakia 2-1

The final was played between the ‘defending champions’ and hosts Great Britain, who won the last edition back in 2020, and the 2015 champs Ukraine Naina Kapoor, having lost her singles in the preceding rounds, found her form and put the hosts ahead with a gritty 7-6(5) 7-5 win over Anna Kuznetsova However, Mariia Kocherzhenko wasted no time putting Ukraine back in contention with a 6-2 6-4 win over Dasha Jones So down to a live doubles decider it was, with the two Ukrainians returning to court to face Sophia Cuninghame who teamed with Jones for Team GB In a thrilling contest that went down to the wire, it was the local team that kept the trophy on British soil with a 10-6 win in the championship tiebreak

After the match team coach Luke Milligan was extremely proud of his team “From a GB perspective, the girls this week have been amazing With events like this, it often comes down to the doubles and our girls have been amazing in doubles this week We’ve had a really good

balance of the matches being super competitive but also played in great spirits, which is exactly what you want out of the event ”

HEADLINES

Having won their qualifying zones, both boys’ and girls’ teams from eternal favourites Czechia were taken out at the first stage of the final rounds, by Austria and Great Britain respectively.

Of the 4 teams in the finals, the Slovakian boys’ team were the only squad to get through the qualifying rounds undefeated.

Great Britain fell to Croatia in round 2 in Zone C qualifying, however by virtue of their status as host nation, they advanced to the final rounds*.

With the hosts and Ukraine qualifying for the girls’ final, the trophy was guaranteed to remain in the hands of one of only 4 nations to have ever won the girls’ event, namely Great Britain, Russia, Ukraine and Czechia.

In contrast, the boys’ decider saw first-time finalists Austria and Slovakia fight it out for bragging rights.

Britain’s girls celebrate a home victory in the 12&U Winter Cups.

12 & Under Winter Cups wins for Great Britain and Slovakia

BOYS’ FINAL

Slovakia def Austria 2-1

Austria’s Road to the Final

Zone C Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Slovenia 3-0; R2 def Portugal 3-0; Qualifying final: lost to Netherlands 1-2

Final Rounds: QF def Czechia 2-1; SF def Switzerland 2-1

Slovakia’s Road to the Final

Zone D Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Italy 2-1; R2 def Georgia 3-0; Qualifying Final def Great Britain 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Poland 3-0; SF def Finland 3-0

Matteo Sanson got Slovakia off to a strong start with a confident 6-2 6-1 win over Lionel Friessnegg, for his third straight set win in Sunderland and sixth win overall in this competition, ending his Winter Cups campaign undefeated in singles Luca Sageder put the Austrians back on even terms with a tough 7-5 7-5 win over Martin Adamca to set up another live doubles in Sunderland Adamca and San-

son were back on court, where they posted a 6-3 6-2 win over Sageder and Fabian Leitner to clinch the victory for the Slovaks, who were elated after their victory “I feel very good I played my best tennis in the final and we played the doubles very well It was a great experience for us,” stated Sanson, while Adamca added “I also played very well in the final and I played best in the doubles I feel great!”

2024 WINTER CUPS BY DUNLOP: BY NUMBERS

Played across three age categories for the first time since 2020, Europe’s biggest indoor team tennis event was back in full swing this year In total the event hosted 500 players, representing 180 national teams The tournament was hosted in 22 different venues across 16 member nations, with 6 different national teams taking home the coveted trophies .

12&U Winter Cups champions Slovakia.

France & Czechia triumph at the 14&U Winter Cups

France and Czechia have won the boys’ and girls’ 14&U Winter Cups by Dunlop titles While the French boys haven’t claimed the gold since 2019, the Czech girls celebrate their third consecutive victory on home soil

GIRLS’ FINAL

Czechia def Germany 2-1

Czechia’s road to the final

Zone A Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Hungary 3-0; R2 def

Slovenia 3-0; Qualifying final: def Türkiye 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Romania 2-1; SF def Ukraine 2-1

Germany’s road to the final

Zone C Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Norway 3-0; R2 def

Great Britain 3-0; Qualifying final: def Ukraine 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Spain 2-1; SF def Latvia 3-0

The final featured a showdown between the defending champions and the home team, Czechia, against Germany, at their first final since 1992 Katerina Zajickova (CZE) promptly secured an advantage for her team winning 6-1 6-2 against Sophie Triquart (GER) Meanwhile, her compatriot Jana Kovackova (CZE), the 2023 Junior Masters champion, didn’t have her best day facing Ida Wobker (GER) who won 6-4 6-2 and levelled the tie . The doubles match ultimately decided the gold medalists, with Kovackova and Zajickova teaming up against Wobker and Triquart, resulting in Czechia’s victory for the third consecutive time after a 6-3 7-6 win

BOYS’ FINAL

France def Great Britain 2-1

France’s road to the final

Zone B Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Belgium 3-0; R2 def Serbia 3-0; Qualifying final: def Great Britain 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Germany 2-1; SF def Finland 2-1

Great Britain’s road to the final

Zone B Qualifying Rounds: R1 bye; R2 def Portugal 3-0; Qualifying final: lost to France 1-2

Final Rounds: QF def Romania 2-1; SF def Slovakia 3-0

Two aspects of the boys’ final promised intriguing and competitive matches from the start: both teams featured two players ranked high in the 14&U Race to Monte-Carlo Rankings, and the teams had already played against each other in the final of the Qualifying Rounds .

Scott Watson (GBR) wasn’t able to score a win against Quentin Dodin (FRA) during the qualifying rounds, yet on the final day he breezed through the match to secure a 6-2 6-3 victory However, his compatriot Niall Pickerd-Barua, the current leader of the Race Rankings, spent nearly two and a half hours striving for a win before falling to Pablo Pradat (FRA) in three sets

Following a short break, Dodin returned to the court with Rafael Thao-Keuang, while Watson teamed up with Eric Lorimer The Brits gave their best effort to defend their 2023 title, yet Dodin and Thao-Keuang earned a place for France on the Rolls of Honour as the winners, winning 6-4 0-6 10-5

The Czech 14&U girls team celebrates another win.

Boys’ champions France.

Sweden & Switzerland Savour Maiden 16&U Winter Cups Wins

Sweden’s girls’ team and the Swiss boys’ team have created history, with both nations scoring their first ever 16&U Winter Cups by Dunlop trophies

In a historic moment for Swedish junior tennis, it is the first victory for a Swedish girls’ team in any Winter Cups event, be it 12 or 14 or 16 and Under They took out hosts France 2-1 in the final The Swiss boys also scored a 2-1 win over France in the final and can add this title to the 1993 triumph of their 14&U boys’ Winter Cups team It was a bittersweet ending for France, who were gracious hosts and despite the home-court advantage and high hopes, fell short at the last hurdle in both finals in what was a formidable campaign, nonetheless

GIRLS’ FINAL

Sweden def France 2-1

France’s Road to the Final

Zone A Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Cyprus 3-0; R2 def Croatia 3-0; Qualifying Final def Türkiye 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Bulgaria 3-0; SF def Germany 3-0

Sweden’s Road to the Final

Zone B Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Lithuania 3-0; R2 def Finland 3-0; Qualifying Final def Germany 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Poland 2-1; SF def Spain 3-0

Tiana Tian Deng put the Swedes ahead with a straightsets 6-3 6-1 win over Eleejah Inisan

HEADLINES

Sweden’s girls’ team reached the final for the first time since 1998 when they were runners-up, the only other time they have appeared in a final.

The last time the Swiss boys were in a 16&U final was all the way back in 1987.

Czechia were the two-time defending boys’ champions and also the girls’ defending champions: in Zone C qualifying, the Czech boys’ team failed to make the final rounds, falling to the eventual champions in round two.

Flynn Thomas (SUI), pivotal in the doubles finals, adds another important doubles trophy to his cabinet to accompany his doubles gold medal won at last year’s 16&U European Junior Championships (with Henry Bernet).

Sweden’s

In a thrilling contest for survival, four-time finalist on the Junior Tour Daphnee Mpetshi Perricard pipped Lea Nilsson over the line for a 7-5 4-6 7-6(4) win to take the final to a deciding doubles rubber

After that see-sawing singles, all four players returned to court for the anti-climactic doubles decider The Swedes were dominant, asserting their authority over the French girls from the outset, posting a 6-2 6-1 win

BOYS’ FINAL

Switzerland def France 2-1

France’s Road to the Final

Zone B Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Hungary 3-0; R2 def Luxembourg 3-0; Qualifying Final def Germany 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Spain 3-0; SF def Romania 3-0

Switzerland’s Road to the Final

Zone C Qualifying Rounds: R1 def Czechia 3-0; R2 def Israel 3-0; Qualifying Final def Romania 2-1

Final Rounds: QF def Germany 3-0; SF def Portugal 3-0

victorious 16&U girls’ team.

Switzerland celebrates a groundbreaking win.

Sweden & Switzerland Savour Maiden 16&U Winter Cups Wins

Timeo Trufelli put the hosts up 1-0 after slogging it out with Thomas Gunzinger, taking the matches 6-4 1-6 6-4 Fifth-ranked Flynn Thomas took on TEJT number 28 Moise Kouame to try to level things up for the Swiss And that he did, sending the final into a live doubles rubber with a 7-6(4) 6-1 win

Both French boys played in the doubles while Thomas paired with Mateo Fluri as they had for the two previous encounters in the final rounds It was another success for the Swiss pair, nabbing both sets, and thus the title, by the slimmest of margins 7-5 7-6(3)

Tennis Europe Junior School: Coaching

Tennis Europe has launched its latest educational video in the ‘Junior School’ series, featuring insights from ATP and WTA players about their relationships with coaches . In this video, Swiss WTA/ITF player Conny Perrin talks about the important topic of selecting the right coach and having a beneficial coach-player partnership

This new addition joins a collection of videos designed for the Tennis Europe Junior School, made especially for junior players, coaches, and parents, and available free of charge . Notably, the School stands as the only player education program to be approved by the International Tennis Federation and the ATP and WTA professional tours All clips are available with subtitles in several major European languages

Tennis Europe CEO Thomas Hammerl stated, “We are pleased to introduce another important topic for the School Coaching plays a significant role in a tennis player’s life, and we want players to understand that they have to feel comfortable with their coaches from an early age ”

With overall responsibility for international tennis events for players aged 12, 14 and 16 & Under events in 48 coun-

tries, Tennis Europe has introduced a new safeguarding procedure for the Junior Tour, the Coaches Registration Scheme, from 2024 All coaches and other individuals accompanying players competing on the Junior Tour are required to register before attending tournaments

Covering a diverse range of topics, the Tennis Europe Junior School serves as a valuable resource for young players preparing for their professional careers Now in its fourth year, the School also has an onsite presence at various tournaments throughout the year Click here for a list of currently scheduled classes for 2024 .

In the Spotlight… Niall Pickerd-Barua

The first player from Wales to top the Race to Monte-Carlo rankings, Niall Pickerd-Barua is in a good place right now

A 15-match win streak at the end of 2023 saw him rack up three consecutive singles titles (plus two doubles) and establish a lead at the top of the Race to Monte-Carlo rankings that he still holds

With the Junior Masters firmly in his sights, he’s made a strong start to 2024, with two Category 1 semi-finals already under his belt We caught up with Niall recently to find out more about this impressive run

TE: Thanks for speaking with us. Let’s start with an easy one that we ask most players: How did you first hear about Tennis Europe and get into our tournaments?

NP-B: Well, I first heard of it because my sister started playing and I always wanted to compete in these events, and so that’s what got me into it!

And when was it that you first started getting into tennis seriously, thinking “okay I want to play tennis - I want to dedicate my life to this”?

When I was about three or four years old.

Anyone in your family sporty?

Just my sister, really.

So, is it just something that piqued your interest?

Well, I just really enjoyed playing and competing, fighting for every match. I Just enjoyed that.

What’s the transition to Tennis Europe been like for you? Well, it’s been a good transition because you’re so used to playing the local faces. You know them a lot. You know how they play. It’s better playing in the Tennis Europe tournaments, because you play against players you don’t really know that well and it tests your game. So, it’s great.

And what do you have to say about the level on the Junior Tour?

There’s a good level …a very good level. There’s great competition. Also, the American juniors (who come across to play in Europe) are also quite strong.

So, you’ve been at the top of the Race Monte-Carlo for a while now! Is that a big objective for you? Well, yes. Obviously to make it there to Monte-Carlo at the end of the year.

What have you heard about the tournament?

It’s a very prestigious event and obviously the top eight boys get to play it. So, it’s a very, very prestigious event which I’d like to compete in.

Do you have a plan, let’s say this year, as far as tournaments that you’re going to play?

Well, I want to play all the Super Categories and the Category 1s really… some Category 2s as well, maybe.

You know the local faces . You know how they play . It’s better playing in the Tennis Europe tournaments, because you play against players you don’t know that well and it test your game .

Again, from what you’ve seen on social media, are there any events that you might enjoy?

Roehampton was my favourite last year.

Moving on from Tennis Europe, are there any players who you look up to?

My all-time hero is Rafael Nadal… I just love everything about him.

Having played an event like Les Petits As and knowing that your idol won that tournament, is that extra incentive when you go out on court or just not really on your mind?

Well, it’s very inspirational knowing that he walked through the same doors and played on the same courts.

Is there something about his game, perhaps, that you’ve taken on?

His forehand I think, and his mentality as well.

What do you think are your strengths?

I think my forehand down-the-line.

What things do you think you could improve?

Yeah, my serve in general and the pace on it. I’m getting it in good spots, but just the pace in general.

Tell us a bit about your background…

My dad is from India and my mum is from Germany. But I was born in Cardiff in Wales, so I am Welsh…and ultimately British.

What about the team competitions? Do you look forward to them as well?

Yes, the Winter Cups and of course the Summer Cups would be good…

Is there anything you find difficult about having to move around and travel week to week?

No, I really enjoy traveling and visiting new places.

Speaking of languages, do you speak any other than English?

Just German.

One thing we always ask the young players as well is how they combine education with tennis and training. You’ve just got to fit it all in and be disciplined really.

What’s your schedule like?

I wake up quite early, have a tennis session in the morning and get a bit of school done and then maybe another tennis session and fitness and then some school afterwards.

Is it a physical school or an online school?

Online school.

And when it comes to training, is there anything you specifically like or dislike?

Conditioning is tough on court, but it makes me better. So, it’s okay.

Do you think that online schooling is more beneficial for you, or would you prefer ‘regular’ school?

Well online it’s very flexible. You can do it anywhere in the world, anytime … obviously at (a regular) school you’re with friends but I guess it’s what you prefer, really.

Speaking of friends, in the tennis world who are your buddies on the Junior Tour?

A few of my British guys (smiles).

How do your non-tennis mates react to having this tennis player friend travelling all around the world?

Well, they’re obviously very proud and I still get to see them when I’m back at home training, so it’s okay.

What are your hobbies, apart from tennis and maybe even disregarding sport altogether?

I like mountain biking. That’s it. (laughs)

Ok, so another sport then (laughs) Yes!

What are some of your objectives, for the short term or for the next year or two?

Well, short-term, I probably want to make it to Monte-Carlo. Then longer term, probably be ATP Top 100 ranked and playing all the Grand Slams

Thinking of these big tournaments, do you have any favorites?

Wimbledon and Roland Garros.

So you like clay as well as grass, then? Yes, I love clay!

Which surface would you say you’re better on: grass or clay? I’d say clay, but my game is very suited to grass as well.

I know you’re still young yourself, but do you have any advice that you could maybe give to anybody who’s younger who might be thinking of ditching the traditional way of learning and dedicating their life to tennis or some other sport?

Well, just be disciplined really… and find time for what you do, that’s it.

And with that, I assume your parents help you a great deal. Yeah, they do. They’re very, very helpful and wouldn’t be able to do what I do without them really!

Thank you so much, it’s been great to get to know a little more. Good luck with the rest of the year and getting to Monte-Carlo!

Singles Champion

Doubles Champion

Singles Runner-Up

Doubles Runner-Up

12 & UNDER

14 & UNDER

In the Spotlight… Tamina Kochta

A regular on the Junior Tour, Tamina Kochta has had plenty of success while travelling across Europe The Munich native has been a proud representative of Germany in the team competitions and also had an impressive run to the quarters at the European Junior Championships last year in Most She fell to #4 Sara Oliveriusova, but not before posting some big wins along the way, including a second round upset over third seed Hollie Smart and a fourth round win over Junior Masters finalist Barbara Kostecka Here’s what the bubbly Bavarian had to say

How did you feel about getting into last year’s Junior Masters?

Actually, I wasn’t expecting an invitation from Tennis Europe! I actually wanted to play another tournament because the indoor season started but then I started to play outdoors again, and so Monte-Carlo, and being there was unbelievable.

You had one win and two losses in Monte-Carlo, got to a third set against the eventual runner up Barbara, who you are good friends with, as well as Giulia Popa…is it hard to play against your friends?

Yes, we are friends but there’s always competition and you know you could end up facing anybody in the first round. I had a really good experience and in the last match, I had to give up because of my injury but the other one was great for my experience.

When was the first time you ever thought “I want to be a tennis player” and dedicate time to making that happen? At first, I played with my mum [Renata Kochta], because she was a professional player and I liked it…to be honest I can’t remember the exact moment, but I was really young. When I was nine years old, I was winning tournaments and I liked that feeling very much. Then I started to play internationally.

How did you first hear about Tennis Europe and the Junior Tour?

I just knew that it was international, and that was incredible

for me, because I just played tournaments in Germany but then I thought ‘I can play tournaments another countries’. My first tournament was in Switzerland.

In general, what are your impressions of the tour?

It’s really nice, because you get to meet all the players and you make new friendships and have friends at all the first tournament and that goes on to the next one, so you make friendships for life. Also, you can see how people from other countries play and you can visit countries you’ve never been to before.

What are some of the places that you visited that you really enjoyed?

Of course, in Monte-Carlo it’s beautiful. I really liked Italy; the Summer Cups were special.

Are there any other tournaments that you really enjoyed playing?

Well, of course, the Summer Cups. And I also really enjoyed playing the 12 and Under Festival at the Rafa Nadal Academy, It was really special for me because I also met Rafa personally. Plus, there were some tournaments that I liked because I never been to that country before for example, Montenegro, so for me, this was very special because I saw many things I had never seen before.

Is there any country that you’ve never visited? That would be your dream to go to one day.

I’d really like to go to Finland and the good thing about Tennis Europe is that there are tournaments there too. Outside of Europe, it would be amazing to go to Indian Wells because I think it just looks so beautiful.

Who are some of the players that you look up to or that you enjoy watching?

I have many, not just one specific player. Rybakina, Swiatek and Sabalenka. I like their games and what their journeys were like. And the men: Alcaraz and Nadal.

You make friendships for life . You can see how people from other countries play, and you can visit countries you’ve never been to before .

In the Spotlight… Tamina Kochta

I know you and your family post a lot on social media, so how do you deal with that side of things and let’s say, what’s your relationship with social media?

Well, I really like it. I think you can see how other others train and what other people are like. You can even write to them and ask them to pay doubles!! (Thinking) And getting a repost from Tennis Europe is always nice!

I’ve also seen a little brother on social media. He plays too. Yes, and my little sister!

Wow, that’s a big Tennis family! So, is there a lot of competition there between you guys? Because, for now, you’re the biggest one…

Yes, I always win, and my brother wins sometimes…

Points, games or matches?

Points!! (Laughs) but they both play so well, so one day they’ll play Tennis Europe also.

That would be wonderful! What would you say is the strongest part of your game?

I like to attack and hit winners and to be the one who makes the first move.

Is there anything that you could perhaps work on a little more?

(Smiles) Well, actually on every shot I can get better - I am only 14! I will train very hard to try and reach my goals.

Since Monte-Carlo you have officially moved up to the 16 and Under. What are some of the main differences that you can see?

For me there aren’t that many differences because you change with the others and get older, so you don’t really notice it. Now

when I go to the U14 players, I always think to myself, I certainly wasn’t that small!!

You played for Germany in the recent 16&U Winter Cups. How was that experience for you?

It’s always a great experience playing for your country. It doesn’t feel like the individual tournaments, it’s more teamwork, and I like that; not about playing for yourself. Also, you can see the best players from each country and play against them.

So that’s it for the 14 and Under what are your plans for this year, moving forward?

The TEJT tour is almost finished for me. I had the best time ever!! I will never forget it. I didn’t miss one important tournament like the 12&U Festival in Mallorca, The European Junior Championships, Les Petit As, Monte Carlo… but now it’s my brother & and little sister’s turn! With my TE experience, I know they will have a great time as well. My plan is to play more ITFs to reach the top 100. I have already won 6 trophies (5x60 and 1x30). Of course, I would like to take part at the 16&U European Junior Championships and compete against the best from Europe. The same goes for the 16&U Summer Cups. And a big target is to play a junior grand slam this year or next year!

And beyond that, what are some of your big dreams?

Well, maybe the first of all, top 100 in the WTA, and then just going on and see what happens (smiles).

Thank you so much for your time. We loved talking to you and also watching you play… and also thank you to your family for being such big supporters of the Tennis Europe Junior Tour!

Thank you too!

Singles Champion

Doubles Champion

Singles Runner-Up

Doubles Runner-Up

12 & UNDER

14 & UNDER

16 & UNDER

TEJT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EVENTS

Following a busy weekend of qualifier ties earlier this month, the 12-team line up for the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals is confirmed The eight qualifying winners – Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and USA - will join defending champions Canada, 2023 finalists Italy, hosts Spain and wild card Czechia in Seville at the end of the year

The line-up and schedule is also now known for the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Group Stage events will take place in four cities across the globe on 10-15 September The 16 competing nations will play in four groups of four teams

The composition of the groups is as follows:

Group A:

Bologna, Italy: Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Netherlands

Group B:

Valencia, Spain: Australia, Czechia, France, Spain

Group C:

Zhuhai, China PR: Chile, Germany, Slovakia, USA

Group D:

Manchester, Great Britain: Argentina, Canada, Finland, Great Britain

The ATP Tour will trial new doubles rules later this month, aimed at improving the exposure and marketing appeal of doubles The changes include a 15-second service clock, slots for teams to enter events using singles rankings, unrestricted fan movement during play, and shorter changeovers The first test of the format will come at the Madrid Open, with selected other events later in the season due to follow suit

The WTA Tour has confirmed that the season-ending WTA Finals will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 2-9, the first of three editions due to be hosted by the Saudi Tennis Federation, which will offer record prize money of $15 25 million

MEDIA

The Tennis Channel has appointed its first Europe-based executive – Matthias Hahn – who is general manager of the network’s German-language platforms He will be tasked with overseeing the growth of Tennis Channel in Germany, Austria and Switzerland .

SPONSORSHIP

Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association has announced a milestone agreement for sustainability in British tennis The organisation has partnered with BRITA and aims to remove all single-use water bottles from the LTA’s ATP and WTA events via BRITA dispensers and refillable bottles to players, officials, and ticket holders, with refill stations courtside, in player lounges, and in public areas

Iga Swiatek has become the first Polish woman and first female athlete to be brand ambassador for cosmetic firm Lancôme

PLAYERS

Victory in Monte-Carlo meant that Stefanos Tsitsipas would break the $30 million career prize money barrier The Greek is the first player born in 1998 or later to achieve the feat Meanwhile, three years his junior, Jannik Sinner has just become the third player born in the 2000s to break $20 million in career prize money

Having previously announced his retirement from the sport after receiving an 18-month suspension, Sweden’s Mikael Ymer has revealed that he will return following the completion of the ban, saying “Retirement was boring ”

Fresh from her Tennis Europe Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport, Annet Kontaveit will be the subject of a new official biography, due for release in Estonia later this year .

Tennis Europe Junior Tour Rankings - Overall

Tennis Europe’s junior ranking system is devised to give a unified overall list that shows the relative strengths of all players, regardless of where they achieved their results or picked up points

A player’s overall total includes points from Tennis Europe Junior Tour 16 and 14 & Under events, plus points earned by players in these age categories who participate in ITF Junior Circuit and professional tournaments, all of which are weighted according to their relative strengths The 14 &

Overall Boys’ Ranking

Under ranking is still available separately (see next page), as well as being integrated to these overall rankings .

For more information on the rankings system, check out the Tennis Europe Junior Tour Rules and Regulations at www.TennisEurope.org The ‘Race to Monte-Carlo’ rankings are also available separately, and include points earned exclusively at Tennis Europe Junior Tour events

Rankings below are as of Tuesday 23rd April 2024.

Overall Girls’ Ranking

Yannick Alexandrescou (ROU).

Laura Samsonova (CZE).

Tennis Europe Junior Tour Rankings - 14 & Under

Tennis Europe’s junior ranking system is devised to give a unified overall list that shows the relative strengths of all players, regardless of where they achieved their results or picked up points

A player’s overall total includes points from Tennis Europe Junior Tour 16 and 14 & Under events, plus points earned by players in these age categories who participate in ITF Junior Circuit and professional tournaments, all of which are weighted according to their relative strengths The 14 &

14 & Under Boys

Under ranking is still available separately, as well as being integrated to the overall rankings .

For more information on the rankings system, check out the Tennis Europe Junior Tour Rules and Regulations at www.TennisEurope.org The ‘Race to Monte-Carlo’ rankings are also available separately, and include points earned exclusively at Tennis Europe Junior Tour events

Rankings below are as of Tuesday 23rd April 2024.

14 & Under Girls

Richard

Michael

Eric

Pavel

Niall

Stan

Alex

Jordan

Johann Nagel-Heyer (GER).

Jana Kovackova (CZE).

European Tennis Rankings - Men & Women

European Men

Casper Ruud

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Andrey Rublev

Hubert Hurkacz

Grigor Dimitrov

Holger Rune

Ugo Humbert

Karen Khachanov

Adrian Mannarino

Lorenzo Musetti

Talon Griekspoor

Alejandro Davidovich

Jan-Lennard Struff

Jiri Lehecka

Cameron Norrie

European Women

Iga Swiatek

Aryna Sabalenka

Maria Sakkari

Marketa Vondrousova

Jelena Ostapenko

Daria Kasatkina

Karolina Muchova

Jasmine Paolini

Ekaterina Alexandrova

Liudmila Samsonova

Elina Svitolina

Veronika Kudermetova

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Caroline Garcia

Barbora Krejcikova

Victoria Azarenka

Anna Kalinskaya

Marta Kostyuk

Katie Boulter

Sorana Cirstea

Jannik Sinner (ITA).

Jasmine Paolini (ITA).

Katie Boulter (GBR).

Tennis Europe Junior Tour Results

2024 Tennis Europe Junior Tour - 12 & Under

Venue

Week Runner-Up

Boulogne-Billancourt (FRA)

Borne (NED)

Dublin (IRL)

Grodzisk Mazowiecki (POL)

Rotterdam (NED)

Nottingham (GBR)

Auray (FRA)

Antalya (TUR)

Ponta Delgada (POR)

Vrsar (CRO)

Istanbul (TUR)

Cork (IRL)

Shkoder (ALB)

Larnaca (CYP)

Braga (POR)

Tirana (ALB)

Limassol (CYP)

Wrexham (GBR)

Baku (AZE)

Antalya (TUR)

Palmanova (ESP)

J Waelti (SUI)

E Anikina (EST)

Y Li (CHN)

Q Lageveen (NED)

A Cros (FRA)

S Arpa (MLT)

A Napari (FIN)

M Karas

C Carnello (USA)

A Galal (NED)

O Laskowski (GBR)

N Kapoor (GBR)

A Salafa (FRA)

E Anikina (EST)

A Temov (MKD)

M Zanoci (MDA)

C Carnello (USA)

A Fomina

N L Basilone (ITA)

S Novakova (SVK)

P Gripich

S Cai (CHN)

S Irwin (IRL)

B Fagerlund (SWE)

J Zieba (POL)

M Mikalaichyk

T Monier Vinard (FRA)

M Zanoci (MDA)

Y Li (CHN)

C Roleto Rodrigues (POR)

E Brito (SWE)

A Alseipulova (KAZ)

Y Leontis (CYP)

S Arpa (MLT)

T Monier Vinard (FRA)

A Sackflame (GBR)

L Yugay (KAZ)

A Poroshina

P Gripich

E Henningsen (DEN)

R Fennis (NED)

E Tortajada (ESP)

A Poussin (FRA)

E M Bulai (ROU)

V Roodenburg (NED)

R Chi (NED)

N A Tanasa (ROU)

A Unuchka

T Zhantemirov (KAZ)

M Pozdieieva (UKR)

R Fennis (NED)

S Hanttu (FIN)

P Pfundstein (GBR)

O Gaugry (GBR)

R Yamanaka (JPN)

K Barisic (CRO)

A Kurtcehajic (BIH)

I K Keles (TUR)

L B Saraiva (POR)

M Sousa (POR)

M Adamca (SVK)

E M Bulai (ROU)

G Abushenko

P Kashitsyna

M Naughton (IRL)

A Unuchka

L Kadriu (SUI)

A Alseipulova (KAZ)

T

M

(GBR)

Anikina (EST)/Bulai (ROU)

Gangi Garcia (FRA)/Li (CHN)

Chi/Franssen (NED)

Colson/Cros (FRA)

Aronsson/Aronsson (SWE)

Seliukas (LTU)/Zhantemirov (KAZ)

Karas/Mikalaichyk

Pinto (POR)/Vieira Mallard (FRA)

Galal/Lageveen (NED)

Laskowski/Pfundstein (GBR)

Cuninghame/Kapoor (GBR)

Ducros/Salafa (FRA)

Barisic (CRO)/Maresova (CZE)

Kintsurashvili (GEO)/Viter (TUR)

Nanava (GEO)/Zanoci (MDA)

Carnello (USA)/Dianati (DEN)

Fomina/Henningsen (DEN)

Adamca/Sanson (SVK)

Bulai (ROU)/Zaripova

Brito (SWE)/Ratiu (ROU)

Karabanova/Kashitsyna

Hatton/Mcgarvey (IRL)

A Unuchka/V Unuchka

Zhantemirov (KAZ)/Zieba (POL)

Mikalaichyk/Petkova (BUL)

Mosaikos (CYP)/Tsokanis (GRE)

Iliescu (ROU)/Popova (BUL) not played not played

Honsberger (SUI)/Rung (GER)

Alseipulova (KAZ)/Syroezhkina

Rakotomahanina (FRA)/Sanchez E (NED)

Arpa (MLT)/Shiran (ISR)

Fabricius/Knightley (GBR)

Cuninghame (GBR)/Koberska-W (POL)

Skorobohaty/Stepin (MDA)

Poroshina/Terpelyuk

Rafael/Safonov

Karabanova/Kashitsyna

Fennis/Roodenburg (NED)

Chi/Franssen (NED)

Tennis Europe Junior Tour Results

2024 Tennis Europe Junior Tour - 14 & Under

Venue

Week Runner-Up

Marcq-En-Baroeul (FRA)

Oslo (NOR)

Siauliai (LTU)

Belgrade (SRB)

Vanersborg (SWE)

Bolton (GBR)

Breclav (CZE)

Vierumäki (FIN)

Narva (EST)

Aizkraukle (LAT)

Tarbes (FRA)

Vierumäki (FIN)

Bar-Le-Duc (FRA)

Liverpool (GBR)

Rungsted Kyst (DEN)

Badhoevedorp (NED)

Göteborg (SWE)

Svedala (SWE)

Banska Bystrica (SVK)

Istanbul (TUR)

Rotterdam (NED)

Bucharest (ROU)

Sainte-GenevieveDes-Bois (FRA)

Grodzisk Mazowiecki (POL)

Antalya (TUR)

Stavanger (NOR)

Bad Waltersdorf (AUT)

S Dakessian (FRA)

K Ruchkina

C M Gorgin (SWE)

K Smidova (CZE)

S Janousek (CZE)

S Bielinska (UKR)

P Stojiljkovic (SRB)

T Kovacevic (BIH)

N Berdin

E Honic (SWE)

T Takizawa (AUS)

J Geng (CAN)

A Fronza (ITA)

G Levinsky (CZE)

S Shangichev

A Kanerva (FIN)

P JR Joromsky

D Bilyk (UKR)

M Freitag (AUT)

S Bielinska (UKR)

M Antonius (USA)

M Makarova

M Griaziutin Tverskoj

K Fronek (AUT)

J Phitoussi (FRA)

L Tapin (FRA)

R Stanmore (GBR)

D Wootton (GBR)

M Smejcky (CZE)

R Dekanova (SVK)

M Koeppen (GER)

E Van Gestel (BEL)

C Cattaneo (ITA)

G Bernstein (SWE)

J Yang (CHN)

S Mottlová (CZE)

S Tejerina (POL)

L Masarykova (SVK)

R Traigel (KAZ)

H Aman Minhas (PAK)

R Pagonis (GRE)

A Wright (GBR)

D Valter

S Bielinska (UKR)

E Lorimer (GBR)

X Sun (CHN)

A Tiutchenko (UKR)

O Kadzielska (POL)

R Traigel (KAZ)

A Kononenko

K Šimek (CZE)

V Navrátilová (CZE)

M Jelinek (AUT)

E Serkedi (HUN)

S Tsia King Fung (FRA)

D Matvejeva (LAT)

M Koeppen (GER)

N Saidizand (SWE)

M Smejcky (CZE)

S Mottlová (CZE)

M Lorincik (SVK)

X Sun (CHN)

M Andersson (SWE)

N Saidizand (SWE)

Q Dodin (FRA)

N V Leme Da Silva (BRA)

M Lorincik (SVK)

V Navrátilová (CZE)

R Hiemann (GER)

V Timofeeva

V Fazekas (HUN)

E Averjanov (EST)

D Somers (IRL)

D Bilyk (UKR)

I Banares Lasala (ESP)

K Ruchkina

M Lehtinen (FIN)

V Timofeeva

E Galea (MLT)

N Benyahia (FRA)

M Koeppen (GER)

A Wright (GBR)

E Khaikov

L Masarykova (SVK)

R Pagonis (GRE)

K Smidova (CZE)

M Andersson (SWE)

V Navrátilová (CZE)

A Chmielewski (SWE)

N Saidizand (SWE)

M Rakous (CZE)

E Serkedi (HUN)

Z Kacheishvili (GEO)

E Dotsenko

J

E

L

Havelkova/Smidova (CZE)

Griaziutin Tverskoj/Vaskys (LTU)

Bielinska (UKR)/Ozola (LAT)

Gallo (ITA)/Lorincik (SVK)

Kovacevic (BIH)/Mitevska (MKD)

Berdin/Sinchalong (THA)

Saidizand/Wallin (SWE)

Breen (IRL)/Lorimer (GBR)

Komada/Wakana (JPN)

Drlik/Smolik (CZE)

Fialová/Smidova (CZE)

Hiemann (GER)/Jämsä (FIN)

Lagerlöf (FIN)/Timofeeva

Belov/Joromsky

Krisciunaite (LTU)/Mottlová (CZE)

Freitag (AUT)/Vaskys (LTU)

Abarasa (LAT)/Bielinska (UKR)

Ahmad/Davidov (USA)

Makarova/Ruchkina

Lehtinen (FIN)/Shangichev

Dorina/Timofeeva

Manoukian (FRA)/Van San (BEL)

Benmoussa/Berrando (FRA)

Seijas-Wright (ARG)/Stanmore (GBR)

Oprchal/Randall (GBR)

Kvist (DEN)/Smejcky (CZE)

Skov Jensen/Willadsen (DEN)

Drijver/van Ruiten (NED)

Bolton (GBR)/Kuchynka (GER)

Elmblad/Kalleskog (SWE)

Navrátilová (CZE)/Tepic (SRB)

Freitag (AUT)/Sardinha (POR)

Lacki/Saidizand (SWE)

Drlik/Rakous (CZE)

Fizel/Rekedt- Nagy (HUN)

Niyetkaliyev/Traigel (KAZ)

Masliakova/Orlova

Rauner/Swoboda (GER)

Ceulemans/Van Gestel (BEL)

Pipie/Radu (ROU)

Chindris/Petre (ROU)

Ilin/Koran

Kovacevic (BIH)/Sun (CHN)

Makiela (POL)/Tiutchenko (UKR)

Koper/Szweda (POL)

Longo/Pretolani (ITA)

Miliachenko/Orlova

Balkunas (LTU)/Mckechnie (GBR)

Gantenbein (SUI)/Navrátilová (CZE)

Jelinek/Kren (AUT)

Fialová/Havelkova (CZE)

Tennis Europe Junior Tour Results

2024 Tennis Europe Junior Tour - 14 & Under

Venue Category Winner Week

Stockholm (SWE)

Isernhagen (GER)

Helsinki (FIN)

Antalya (TUR)

Antalya (TUR)

Presov (SVK)

Angra Do Heroismo

Heraklion (GRE)

Marathon (GRE)

Aizkraukle (LAT)

Belfast (IRL)

Maria Lanzendorf (AUT)

Veli LošInj (CRO)

Tirana (ALB)

Palmanova (ESP)

Vinkovci (CRO)

Wrexham (GBR)

Siauliai (LTU)

Madrid (ESP)

Tirana (ALB)

Solin (CRO)

Beograd (SRB)

15 Apr

15 Apr

Trnava (SVK)

Maia (POR)

A Radu (ROU)

J Kovackova (CZE)

L Calin (GER)

Z N Çukurluoglu (TUR)

S Put (NED)

D Baranes (ISR)

K Genc (TUR)

T Kovacevic (BIH)

K Genc (TUR)

A Bal (TUR)

A Tiutchenko (UKR)

V Skryp (UKR)

A Singh (USA)

A Garcia Fernandez (ESP)

R Pagonis (GRE)

E Dotsenko

R Pagonis (GRE)

A Kononenko

G Brižs (LAT)

V Timofeeva

P Breen (IRL)

A Wright (GBR)

M Jelinek (AUT)

D Matvejeva (LAT)

S Palanza (ITA)

L Chlumska (CZE)

C Senkaya (TUR)

Z N Çukurluoglu (TUR)

T Escarda Piñeiro (ESP)

V Brand (GER)

A Colette (FRA)

M Džanic (CRO)

P Breen (IRL)

L Zingg (GBR)

E Ten (SWE)

L Filipowicz (POL)

V Latrubesse (FRA)

S Tatu (GBR)

E Ten (SWE)

A Shreider (UKR)

A Colette (FRA)

I Morozin (CRO)

L A Milos (ROU)

E Ilic (SRB)

J Kovácik (SVK)

L Masarykova (SVK)

E Lorimer (GBR)

J Kovackova (CZE)

Runner-Up

J Nagel-Heyer (GER)

X Sun (CHN)

M Koeppen (GER)

L Kruse (GER)

J Nagel-Heyer (GER)

D Bilyk (UKR)

M T Erçin (TUR)

S Mitevska (MKD)

M T Erçin (TUR)

S Mitevska (MKD)

A Askirka

L Masarykova (SVK)

M Koeppen (GER)

M Protsenko (UKR)

G Georgiev (BUL)

L Panagiotidou (GRE)

A Avgeris (GRE)

L Panagiotidou (GRE)

V Vaskys (LTU)

A Shchavinska (UKR)

A Milot (FRA)

L Carvalho e Silva Kracke (GER)

D Valter

L Haider-Maurer (AUT)

A Radu (ROU)

A Nikolaieva (UKR)

H Kamal (GBR)

A M Mitu (ROU)

R Pagonis (GRE)

L M Greinert (GER)

M Vukovic (FRA)

S Kovacevic (SLO)

R Stanmore (GBR)

S Parviz (GBR)

O Jämsä (FIN)

P Gurecka (LAT)

L d’Auzac de

Doubles winners

Breen (IRL)/Lorimer (GBR)

Kovackova/Zajícková (CZE)

Rauner/Swoboda (GER)

Abraham/Isbruch (GER)

Ketola/Tuomolin (FIN)

Nerelli/Ovarelli (ITA)

Aleksovski/Grujic (MKD)

Bal/Yavuz (MKD)

Erçin/Genc (TUR)

Kovacevic/Kunosic (BIH)

Askirka/Baskin

Kosicka (SVK)/Zaplawa (POL)

Koeppen (GER)/Singh (USA)

Garcia F (ESP)/Snochowska (POL)

Arcangeli/Campana (ITA)

Panagiotidou/Volonaki (GRE)

Avgeris/Pagonis (GRE)

Panagiotidou/Volonaki (GRE)

Janousek (CZE)/Lorincik (SVK)

Sirenius (FIN)/Tamsalu (EST)

Breen/Somers (IRL)

Nigam/Wright (GBR)

Jutte (NED)/Khaikov

Manhard (ISR)/Matvejeva (LAT)

Lorimer (GBR)/Radu (ROU)

Chlumska (CZE)/Novakova (SVK)

Kacin/Zapsky (CZE)

Ilhan (TUR)/Nalesnik

Rossillol/Schifano (FRA)

Nitescu/van der Lecq (ROU)

Colette/Rives (FRA)

Dournes/Le Prunenec (FRA)

Janda/Selvaraasan (GBR)

Dumitru/Sakamoto Milojevic (GBR)

Janousek (CZE)/Vellerand (EST)

Kanerva (FIN)/Ozola (LAT)

Herrero Barcelo/Rueda (ESP)

Brescini/Del Sal (ITA)

Kacin/Zapsky (CZE)

Daniels (BEL)/Deprez (FRA)

Bertos/Matesic (CRO)

Carvalho e Silva Kracke (GER)/Drozdenko

Georgiev/Tzonkov (BUL)

(SRB)

A Kahlig (AUT)

E Halfarova (SVK)

P Kolev (BUL)

V Cesonyte (LTU)

Djukic/Ilic (SRB)

Kahlig/Kren (AUT)

Bukalova/Smidova (SVK)

Ghia/Samarelli (ITA)

Kovackova/Zajícková (CZE)

Tennis Europe Junior Tour Results

2024 Tennis Europe Junior Tour - 16 & Under

Venue

Week Runner-Up

Prague (CZE)

Oslo (NOR)

Larnaca (CYP)

Stavanger (NOR)

Chambon-Sur-Lignon (FRA)

Aizkraukle (LAT)

Siauliai (LTU)

Paralimni (GRE)

El Prat De Llobregat (ESP)

Torelló (ESP)

Veli LošInj (CRO)

Kópavogur (ISL)

Istanbul (TUR)

Rijeka (CRO)

Larnaca (CYP)

Portimao (POR)

Maria Lanzendorf (AUT)

Aizkraukle (LAT)

Coimbra (POR)

Nicosia (CYP)

Novi Sad (SRB)

Bistrita (ROU)

Thessaloniki (GRE)

Limassol (CYP)

Pancevo (SRB)

Veria (GRE)

Budapest (HUN)

T Krejci (CZE)

T Hermanová (CZE)

O Berg (NOR)

M Keref (NOR)

A Makris (CYP)

V Razina

R Neimanis (LAT)

C Hermanns (DEN)

F Pansecchi (ITA)

O Boullay (FRA)

J Skrzynski (POL)

K Berzina (LAT)

P Kowal (POL)

S Mottlová (CZE)

A Sikora (POL)

E Toneva (BUL)

G D R Castro

G Nemcsek (HUN)

R Perez Socas (ESP)

J Kovackova (CZE)

S Rybkin

S Agostini (ITA)

P JR Joromsky

G N Kalugade (ISL)

D Calikoglu (TUR)

A Bal (TUR)

R Krizan (SVK)

A Nikolaieva (UKR)

A Makris (CYP)

N Andronicou (CYP)

E Chery (GBR)

K Fronek (AUT)

G Niedermayr (AUT)

E Chladova (CZE)

E Valeinis (UKR)

K Chuieshova (UKR)

N Vandepoele (BEL)

T Poppe (POR)

D S Burac (ROU)

D Bilyk (UKR)

M Putic (SRB)

T Kovacevic (BIH)

D Popa (ROU)

I M Sandru (ROU)

A Michalakopoulos (GRE)

K Oustampasidou (GRE)

A Makris (CYP)

E Panova (CYP)

L Ceramilac (SRB)

V Razina

V Valsamos (GRE)

L Panagiotidou (GRE)

J Urbanski (POL)

G Nemcsek (HUN)

J Kusy (CZE)

S Maresova (CZE)

N E Worren (NOR)

M Henriksen (NOR)

M Putic (SRB)

N Andronicou (CYP)

M Sartz-Lunde (NOR)

M C Monnier (POL)

A Maina (ITA)

S Zhan Choulet (FRA)

P Kowal (POL)

M Markina (LAT)

M Hrabar (UKR)

D Bilyk (UKR)

A Timini (CYP)

A Pandou (GRE)

D Kisimov (BUL)

M Koziar (UKR)

A Oltean Achacollo (ESP)

O Sybicka (POL)

M Becirovic Novak (SLO)

V Cossari (ITA)

L C M Schneider (SUI)

M C Monnier (POL)

O A Akyol (TUR)

D Baycan (TUR)

I Dumbovic (CRO)

S Santos (CRO)

A Timini (CYP)

D Bilyk (UKR)

J Vanine (POR)

L Monteiro (POR)

B Berenz (AUT)

M Gospodinova (BUL)

I Ivanov (UKR)

P Gurecka (LAT)

R Duarte (POR)

M Matias (POR)

A Maksymenko (UKR)

A Georgiou Papakyriacou (CYP)

N Satta (ITA)

V Razina

L S Prunescu Nita (ROU)

M V Pop (ROU)

P-G Grammatikakis (GRE)

S Mitevska (MKD)

A Timini (CYP)

A Georgiou Papakyriacou (CYP)

M Savija (SRB)

T Kovacevic (BIH)

S Ioannatos (GRE)

E Toneva (BUL)

J Skrzynski (POL)

L Teker (HUN)

Hjorteland (NOR)/Smirnov (EST)

Ketler (GBR)/Lescinska (LAT)

Gakopoulos/Grammatikakis (GRE)

Chatziavraam (GRE)/Rozkalne (LAT)

Ivarson Horn/Worren (NOR)

Espersen/Oestergaard (DEN)

Colette/Gabet (FRA)

Cehajic (BIH)/Landry (FRA)

Bernovskyi/Filima (UKR)

Azarova (LAT)/Lebedevaite (LTU)

Badea (ROU)/Vanine (POR)

Azarova/Hamitova (LAT)

Iacovides/Timini (CYP)

Pandou (GRE)/Toneva (BUL)

Kisimov/Shikov (BUL)

Nemcsek (HUN)/Sybicka (POL)

Perez Socas (ESP)/Vandepoele (BEL)

Jarolimkova/Kovackova (CZE)

Laubic/Lugaric (SLO)

Dragicevic/Kordic (CRO)

Rodríguez Pellicena/Talin Maiz (ESP)

Linder/Posch (AUT)

Atlamis/Calikoglu (TUR)

Bal (TUR)/Mottlová (CZE)

Badea/Sinescu (ROU)

Salaiova (SVK)/Vojak (CRO)

Maksymenko (UKR)/Turcan (MDA)

Andronicou/Georgiou Papakyriacou (CYP) not played not played

Hornecker/Scheffer (GER)

Brand (GER)/Soier (AUT)

Brižs (LAT)/Korsstrom (FIN)

Hamitova/Ozola (LAT)

Leal/Silva e Costa (POR)

Catalao/Poppe (POR)

Kyriakides/Monoyios (CYP)

Bilyk (UKR)/Hincu (MDA)

Pantic Crncevic/Savija (SRB)

Kovacevic (BIH)/Razina

Ionescu/Popa (ROU)

Hincu (MDA)/Medviedieva (ROU)

Grammatikakis/Michalakopoulos (GRE)

Panagiotidou/Paraskevopoulou (GRE)

De Sanctis (FRA)/Petoussis (GRE)

Goraniti/Proimaki (GRE)

Pantic Crncevic/Savija(SRB)

Kovacevic (BIH)/Razina

Gakopoulos/Valsamos (GRE)

Oustampasidou (GRE)/Toneva (BUL)

Saghy/Somogyi (HUN)

Kalman/Mihalka (HUN)