For the second consecutive yr, Victoria has secured the 13-and-under boys’ title on the Australian Groups Championships occasion with a win over South Australia within the remaining.

South Australia additionally completed runner-up within the 13-and-under ladies occasion, the place they fell quick to New Zealand.

Australia’s most promising younger athletes representing all states and territories, in addition to groups from New Zealand and Pacific Oceania, competed at KDV Sports activities for the Sproule Stephens Trophy and Mary Hawton Trophy.

Match Director Francis Soyer stated competitions just like the Australian Groups Championships are an vital alternative for junior gamers early on of their profession to achieve match expertise and construct respect, belief and collaboration.

“These nationwide occasions not solely foster a aggressive spirit but in addition considerably improve camaraderie and assist amongst gamers and teammates,” Soyer stated.

“A lot of our professional tennis gamers right now gained expertise at this very occasion together with the likes of Australia’s high males who’re at the moment making ready for Wimbledon like Jordan Thompson, in addition to former world No.1 Ash Barty. This actually highlights the significance of tournaments like these in creating the following era of tennis champions.”

The event is one among 4 Australian Junior Nationals occasions held yearly, which happen on every of the Grand Slam surfaces – clay, grass and laborious court docket.

13-and-under boys – Sproule Stephens Trophy

Victoria has gone back-to-back within the 13-and-under boys’ occasion, dropping only one match on their technique to successful the 2024 title.

The group of Darren Lew, Raphael Savelli and Jonathan Zhang declare championship for Victoria’s third Sproule Stephens Trophy since 2017.

June 25: U13 Boys winners (VIC) L to R: Darren Lew, Raphael Savelli and Jonathan Zhang through the Australian Groups Championships at KDV Tennis Centre, Gold Coast. Photograph by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ DAN PELED

13-and-under ladies – Mary Hawton Trophy

From throughout the ditch, New Zealand scooped the Mary Hawton Trophy with a 2-0 win over South Australia within the remaining.

Una Misic and Aliyah Daly develop into the primary Kiwis to win the title since 2016.

June 25: U13 Ladies winners (NLZ) L to R: Supervisor Chris Mint, Una Misic and Aliyah Daly through the Australian Groups Championships at KDV Tennis Centre, Gold Coast. Photograph by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ DAN PELED