The task of British tennis is to develop the next generation of talent and avoidance waiting another 35 years for Grand Slam singles champions.
Performances from British junior This year – in singles, doubles and team numbers, outside – has provided optimism.
Mika Stojsavljevic, who turned 16 last week, won the US Open women’s singles title, while 17-year-old Mimi Xu and 18-year-old Charlie Robertson reached the last four in New York.
Henry Searle, 18, who won the Wimbledon men’s singles in 2023, and 15-year-old Hannah Klugman, winner of last year’s prestigious Orange Bowl junior championship, continue to make progress.
“Success in junior tennis is clearly a strong indicator of long-term potential, but of course it is not a guarantee,” said Iain Bates, LTA head of women’s tennis.
“Seeing young players hit the back foot at a junior Slam is a sign of a healthy trajectory.”
