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Coup Droit · Coup Droit

We have a big contingent here this week, especially with some of our younger players, and it's a J4, so thought I'd put it in a separate thread. With MD play kicking off tomorrow, in the boys, we have Matt Rutter, Joel Pierleoni, Mattias Southcombe and Harry Lazell. In the girls, Talia Neilson Gatenby h...

DavidC · DavidC

After last week's success here is the second Grade 3 event in Lousada. Sashi Kempster, Mila Burek and Isabella Nunez are also in final qualifying Boys R1 (L32) (1) Jack Pinnington Jones v Henrique Rocha (POR) (WC) Jaime Faria (POR) v Derrick Chen Constantinos Koshis (CYP) v (4) Lui Maxted (WC) Pedro L...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

Latvia, J5: Fabio Nestola has won two rounds and is into the QFs Will Jansen won R1 but lost in R2 Hugo Coquelin lost in R1 Slovenia, J4: Giacomo Revelli won his R1 match Montenegro, J5: Mason Dace lost in R1, as did Vlada Kozak France, J5: Erin Howe and Gigi Hays both lost in R1 We also have players in Tu...

DavidC · DavidC

There are two weeks of grade three events in Lousada, attracting a strong British entry Boys R1 (L32) (1) Jack Pinnington Jones v (WC) Vasco Leote Prada (POR) (Q) Diogo Morais (POR) v Derrick Chen (Q) Martinho Goncalves (POR) v Giacomo Revelli Tiago Pereira (POR) v (4) Lui Maxted William Nolan v Henri...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

Latvia, J5: Fabio Nestola got a win in R1 Montenegro, J4 Louie Fletcher and Mason Dance are in the MD Other events MDs start tomorrow.

DavidC · DavidC

Luka Petrovic continues to play tournaments in Eastern Europe and will hope to pass round 2 for the first time since lockdown R1 (L32) (3) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Mihai Viorel Lungu (ROU)

DavidC · DavidC

Prior to lockdown Eva Shaw was progressing steadily in junior ITFs and had won her first 25K match. She plays her first ITF since then. Henry Searle lost in qualifying. R1 (L32) (LL) Sonya Zhiyenbayeva (GER) v Kylie Bilchev (4) Nicole Rivkin (GER) v Ranah Akua Stoiber (5) Eva Shaw v Amelie-Christin J...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

In Albania, J5: Roy Keegan and Louie Fletcher both got R1 wins. Nick Philibert lost, but it was to the 3rd seed, very close score (7-6(4), 7-5) and Nick is only a 2005-er so a good show. In Germany, J4, Ranah Stoiber won her R1 match. Luca Pow lost in R1. Will Nolan, a wildcard, came through qualis and is n...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

In Montenegro, J4, Louie Fletcher got a R win. But Max Castle and SergeiVukasinovic lost. In Albania, J5, Roy Keegan won two matches and is into th QFs, but Nick Philibert lost to the top seed in R2. Alex Michael and Isabella Townsend lost in R1. In Bosnia, J4, young Vlada Kozak won her R1 match. In...

DavidC · DavidC

This is the highest grade event this week, with Kylie Bilchev and Kristina Paskauskas playing their first event since the resumption. Will Nolan lost narrowly to a seeded Belgian last week in the quarters, while Jack PJ won his battle. The losing players from those encounters face off tomorrow Boy...

DavidC · DavidC

A similar field for the second Czech Grade 2 event Boys R1 (L32) Alexandr Koliev (CZE) v (7) Jack Pinnington Jones (WC) Hynek Barton (CZE) v William Nolan Girls R1 (L32) (6) Amelia Bissett v (WC) Tereza Valentova (CZE)

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

In Riga, J4, Louie Fletcher got a win today. In Barcelona, J4, Tommy Harrison also won his R1 match In Montenegro, J5, Sergei Vukasinovic won his R1 match too, but Maxwell Castle lost. In Romania, J5, Sarah Tatu won. In Porto, J5, there were wins for Phoenix Weir and Sashi Kempster. Daniela Kotara lo...

DavidC · DavidC

The first Grade 1 event since the resumption, albeit with Grade 3 points. Ali Habib unfortunately retired from his second qualifying match R1 (L32) (5) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Romeo Hadzimehmedovic (SRB)

DavidC · DavidC

Matthew Rutter has moved away from the British bloc in Larnaca, where he reached the doubles final last week, to take part in this Polish Grade 2 R1 (L32) (WC) Martyn Pawielski (POL) v Matthew Rutter

DavidC · DavidC

Over the years there has been a smattering of British winners of the Aphrodite Cup in Cyprus (such as Alexis Canter and Jasmine Amber Asghar), and there has been a large contingent of Brits there this week trying to follow suit. We have reached finals day with a couple of Brits left in: J4 Larnaca, Cypr...

DavidC · DavidC

Normally this would be a Grade 2 event, but this year (in common with all other Grade 2 and Grade 1 events) it will only offer Grade 3 ranking points. Luka Petrovic is close to the ITF top 100 and is seeded 4 R1 (L32) (4) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Uros Delic (SRB) Ali Habib v (3) Igo Kudriashov (RUS)

DavidC · DavidC

Finally after 25 weeks we have ITF Junior events However to take account of those who are unable/unwilling to travel, apart from the Roland Garros Grand Slam (scheduled for October) a maximum of Grade 3 points will be available and rankings will be over a 2 year period (see this ITF news release for th...

DavidC · DavidC

Nice to be able to report on events with week numbers again after 22 weeks without! The LTA is organising 3 weeks of competition in various age groups at five venues, but with the under 16 and under 18 aimed at top juniors being played in Nottingham. The under 18 winners gain wild cards into the followin...

DavidC · DavidC

Yesterday Tennis Europe and the ITF released statements revealing a route map at last for the return of competitive junior events. Tennis Europe has the more detailed statement - planning to start from August 31 with lower grade events, but no Grade 1 or Super Category for the time being and no unde...

barry10 · barry10

I know this forum is based more around international tennis tournaments, but whats everybodys thoughts on the uk situation? Obviously we are coming up to the weekend and I guess there are over 200 events uk wide happening. Do you think the lta should act and cancel all events?

DavidC · DavidC

Jack Pinnington plays his first ITF event for 6 months, the first in a series of 3 high grade events in Spain Boys R1 (L32) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Carles Arteche Vaquer (ESP) (Q) Xavi Matas Ortega (ESP) v William Nolan (Q) Henrique Rocha (POR) v Jack Pinnington Jones Girls R1 (L32) Amelia Bissett v Julia Av...

DavidC · DavidC

This year two tournaments in the Dominican Republic have upgraded to Grade 2s and attracted a strong field as a result. Derrick Chen and Jasmine Conway play Canadian siblings. Boys R1 (L64) (Q) Max Basing v Leo Raquin (FRA) Dawid Taczala (POL) v (7) Toby Samuel Lui Maxted v JC Roddick (USA) Derrick Ch...

DavidC · DavidC

Luka Petrovic returns to action after his marathon tour of Latin America, and has to tackle a top 100 ranked boy. Luka is joined by Will Nolan, who seems to have a more favourable draw against a local wildcard with modest record R1 (L32) Simeon Terziev (BUL) v Luka Petrovic William Nolan v (WC) Hamza El A...

Coup Droit · Coup Droit

Sweden, J4: In the boys, Matt Rankin won his R1 match but Sam Reeve (last week's finalist in Norway) lost out. In the girls, Ella MacDonald won in two sets but plays the top seed next. Talia Neilson Gatenby lost very easily against the second seed.

DavidC · DavidC

Arthur Fery moves from British pro events to being top seeded in central Russia for a Grade 1 junior event. Boys R1 (L48) (1) Arthur Fery bye (Q) Anton Arzhankin (RUS) v Peter Alam Girls R1 (L48) (6) Matilda Mutavdzic bye (WC) Anna Grigoreva (RUS) v Jasmine Conway

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	Boys & Girls: J4 Overath, Germany, hard - indoor (Week 41) (Preview) We have a big contingent here this week, especially with some of our younger players, and it's a J4, so thought I'd put it in a separate thread. With MD play kicking off tomorrow, in the boys, we have Matt Rutter, Joel Pierleoni, Mattias Southcombe and Harry Lazell. In the girls, Talia Neilson Gatenby h...	Coup Droit	3	1264	Oct 16, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Boys & Girls: J3 Lousada, Portugal, clay (Week 40) (Preview) After last week's success here is the second Grade 3 event in Lousada. Sashi Kempster, Mila Burek and Isabella Nunez are also in final qualifying Boys R1 (L32) (1) Jack Pinnington Jones v Henrique Rocha (POR) (WC) Jaime Faria (POR) v Derrick Chen Constantinos Koshis (CYP) v (4) Lui Maxted (WC) Pedro L...	DavidC	4	1192	Oct 10, 2020 by DavidC
	Other events - week 40 (Preview) Latvia, J5: Fabio Nestola has won two rounds and is into the QFs Will Jansen won R1 but lost in R2 Hugo Coquelin lost in R1 Slovenia, J4: Giacomo Revelli won his R1 match Montenegro, J5: Mason Dace lost in R1, as did Vlada Kozak France, J5: Erin Howe and Gigi Hays both lost in R1 We also have players in Tu...	Coup Droit	3	1243	Oct 9, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Boys & Girls: J3 Lousada, Portugal, clay (Week 39) (Preview) There are two weeks of grade three events in Lousada, attracting a strong British entry Boys R1 (L32) (1) Jack Pinnington Jones v (WC) Vasco Leote Prada (POR) (Q) Diogo Morais (POR) v Derrick Chen (Q) Martinho Goncalves (POR) v Giacomo Revelli Tiago Pereira (POR) v (4) Lui Maxted William Nolan v Henri...	DavidC	7	1262	Oct 4, 2020 by seagull
	Other events - week 39 (Preview) Latvia, J5: Fabio Nestola got a win in R1 Montenegro, J4 Louie Fletcher and Mason Dance are in the MD Other events MDs start tomorrow.	Coup Droit	6	1635	Oct 4, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Boys: J2 Oradea, Romania, clay (Week 39) (Preview) Luka Petrovic continues to play tournaments in Eastern Europe and will hope to pass round 2 for the first time since lockdown R1 (L32) (3) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Mihai Viorel Lungu (ROU)	DavidC	3	1288	Oct 2, 2020 by DavidC
	Girls: J3 Hannover, Germany, clay (Week 39) (Preview) Prior to lockdown Eva Shaw was progressing steadily in junior ITFs and had won her first 25K match. She plays her first ITF since then. Henry Searle lost in qualifying. R1 (L32) (LL) Sonya Zhiyenbayeva (GER) v Kylie Bilchev (4) Nicole Rivkin (GER) v Ranah Akua Stoiber (5) Eva Shaw v Amelie-Christin J...	DavidC	5	1437	Oct 2, 2020 by DavidC
	Other events - week 38 (Preview) In Albania, J5: Roy Keegan and Louie Fletcher both got R1 wins. Nick Philibert lost, but it was to the 3rd seed, very close score (7-6(4), 7-5) and Nick is only a 2005-er so a good show. In Germany, J4, Ranah Stoiber won her R1 match. Luca Pow lost in R1. Will Nolan, a wildcard, came through qualis and is n...	Coup Droit	4	1463	Sep 25, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Other events - week 37 (Preview) In Montenegro, J4, Louie Fletcher got a R win. But Max Castle and SergeiVukasinovic lost. In Albania, J5, Roy Keegan won two matches and is into th QFs, but Nick Philibert lost to the top seed in R2. Alex Michael and Isabella Townsend lost in R1. In Bosnia, J4, young Vlada Kozak won her R1 match. In...	Coup Droit	5	1493	Sep 21, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Boys & Girls: J3 Bruchköbel, Germant, clay (Week 37) (Preview) This is the highest grade event this week, with Kylie Bilchev and Kristina Paskauskas playing their first event since the resumption. Will Nolan lost narrowly to a seeded Belgian last week in the quarters, while Jack PJ won his battle. The losing players from those encounters face off tomorrow Boy...	DavidC	4	4902	Sep 18, 2020 by Strongbow
	Boys & Girls: J2 Plzen, Czech Republic, clay (Week 36) (Preview) A similar field for the second Czech Grade 2 event Boys R1 (L32) Alexandr Koliev (CZE) v (7) Jack Pinnington Jones (WC) Hynek Barton (CZE) v William Nolan Girls R1 (L32) (6) Amelia Bissett v (WC) Tereza Valentova (CZE)	DavidC	8	1492	Sep 13, 2020 by DavidC
	Other events - week 36 (Preview) In Riga, J4, Louie Fletcher got a win today. In Barcelona, J4, Tommy Harrison also won his R1 match In Montenegro, J5, Sergei Vukasinovic won his R1 match too, but Maxwell Castle lost. In Romania, J5, Sarah Tatu won. In Porto, J5, there were wins for Phoenix Weir and Sashi Kempster. Daniela Kotara lo...	Coup Droit	9	1479	Sep 12, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Boys: J1 Pancevo, Serbia, clay (Week 36) (Preview) The first Grade 1 event since the resumption, albeit with Grade 3 points. Ali Habib unfortunately retired from his second qualifying match R1 (L32) (5) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Romeo Hadzimehmedovic (SRB)	DavidC	3	1151	Sep 11, 2020 by DavidC
	Boys: J2 Bytom, Poland, clay (Week 36) (Preview) Matthew Rutter has moved away from the British bloc in Larnaca, where he reached the doubles final last week, to take part in this Polish Grade 2 R1 (L32) (WC) Martyn Pawielski (POL) v Matthew Rutter	DavidC	1	1115	Sep 9, 2020 by DavidC
	Other Events - Week 35 (Preview) Over the years there has been a smattering of British winners of the Aphrodite Cup in Cyprus (such as Alexis Canter and Jasmine Amber Asghar), and there has been a large contingent of Brits there this week trying to follow suit. We have reached finals day with a couple of Brits left in: J4 Larnaca, Cypr...	DavidC	2	1125	Sep 5, 2020 by DavidC
	Boys: J2 Novi Sad, Serbia, clay (Week 35) (Preview) Normally this would be a Grade 2 event, but this year (in common with all other Grade 2 and Grade 1 events) it will only offer Grade 3 ranking points. Luka Petrovic is close to the ITF top 100 and is seeded 4 R1 (L32) (4) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Uros Delic (SRB) Ali Habib v (3) Igo Kudriashov (RUS)	DavidC	5	1264	Sep 4, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Boys & Girls: J2 Rakovnik, Czech Republic, clay (Week 35) (Preview) Finally after 25 weeks we have ITF Junior events However to take account of those who are unable/unwilling to travel, apart from the Roland Garros Grand Slam (scheduled for October) a maximum of Grade 3 points will be available and rankings will be over a 2 year period (see this ITF news release for th...	DavidC	3	1260	Sep 3, 2020 by DavidC
	LTA Youth National Series, U10/U11/U12/U14/U16/U18 (Weeks 32 - 34) (Preview) Nice to be able to report on events with week numbers again after 22 weeks without! The LTA is organising 3 weeks of competition in various age groups at five venues, but with the under 16 and under 18 aimed at top juniors being played in Nottingham. The under 18 winners gain wild cards into the followin...	DavidC	7	1679	Aug 26, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Route map for junior ITF / Tennis Europe (Preview) Yesterday Tennis Europe and the ITF released statements revealing a route map at last for the return of competitive junior events. Tennis Europe has the more detailed statement - planning to start from August 31 with lower grade events, but no Grade 1 or Super Category for the time being and no unde...	DavidC	2	1409	Jul 24, 2020 by LordBrownof
	Corona virus and the lta (Preview) I know this forum is based more around international tennis tournaments, but whats everybodys thoughts on the uk situation? Obviously we are coming up to the weekend and I guess there are over 200 events uk wide happening. Do you think the lta should act and cancel all events?	barry10	2	1727	Mar 18, 2020 by The Optimist
	Boys & Girls: J2 Valencia, Spain, clay (Week 10) (Preview) Jack Pinnington plays his first ITF event for 6 months, the first in a series of 3 high grade events in Spain Boys R1 (L32) Luka Petrovic v (WC) Carles Arteche Vaquer (ESP) (Q) Xavi Matas Ortega (ESP) v William Nolan (Q) Henrique Rocha (POR) v Jack Pinnington Jones Girls R1 (L32) Amelia Bissett v Julia Av...	DavidC	5	1714	Mar 12, 2020 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: J2 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, hard (Week 10) (Preview) This year two tournaments in the Dominican Republic have upgraded to Grade 2s and attracted a strong field as a result. Derrick Chen and Jasmine Conway play Canadian siblings. Boys R1 (L64) (Q) Max Basing v Leo Raquin (FRA) Dawid Taczala (POL) v (7) Toby Samuel Lui Maxted v JC Roddick (USA) Derrick Ch...	DavidC	8	1749	Mar 12, 2020 by JonH
	Boys: J1 Casablanca, Morocco, clay (Week 9) (Preview) Luka Petrovic returns to action after his marathon tour of Latin America, and has to tackle a top 100 ranked boy. Luka is joined by Will Nolan, who seems to have a more favourable draw against a local wildcard with modest record R1 (L32) Simeon Terziev (BUL) v Luka Petrovic William Nolan v (WC) Hamza El A...	DavidC	5	1835	Mar 9, 2020 by DavidC
	Other events - week 9 (Preview) Sweden, J4: In the boys, Matt Rankin won his R1 match but Sam Reeve (last week's finalist in Norway) lost out. In the girls, Ella MacDonald won in two sets but plays the top seed next. Talia Neilson Gatenby lost very easily against the second seed.	Coup Droit	11	2072	Mar 7, 2020 by DavidC
	Boys & Girls: J1 Kazan, Russia, indoor hard (Week 8) (Preview) Arthur Fery moves from British pro events to being top seeded in central Russia for a Grade 1 junior event. Boys R1 (L48) (1) Arthur Fery bye (Q) Anton Arzhankin (RUS) v Peter Alam Girls R1 (L48) (6) Matilda Mutavdzic bye (WC) Anna Grigoreva (RUS) v Jasmine Conway	DavidC	12	1942	Mar 1, 2020 by Ace Ventura
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