Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about an incredible initiative happening in the tennis world.
Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis Workshop
Recently, I stumbled upon an article that caught my eye. It was about a leadership program called the Pacific Women and Girls in Tennis – Emerging Leaders workshop. This amazing event took place in Fiji and brought together eleven talented women from the Pacific region to learn, grow, and connect with each other. The workshop is part of Tennis Australia’s broader mission to empower women and girls in tennis. It’s all about creating opportunities for them to develop their skills, build confidence, and become leaders within the sport. I mean, can you imagine being part of a group that’s passionate about tennis and dedicated to inspiring others? It’s like a dream come true!
High School Tennis Highlights from Ohio
For those interested in high school tennis, there’s some exciting news from Ohio. The Ohio Tennis Zone has been tracking top players and their performances throughout the state. Check out the latest rankings and news from Ohio high school tennis – it’s like a mini-tennis tournament right here in America!
Today’s featured team is Hudson. They are coached by Tim Morgan and led by Emma Liu, Mallory Hannan, and Bransyn Mathia. Among the top players, Eaton’s Mallory Hitchcock defeated Miamisburg’s Sophie Jovanov; Dublin Coffman’s Lauren Burkett beat Olentangy’s Harshini Mallipeddi; Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin’s Elena Fleming defeated Shaker Heights’ Meredith Hurley; Highland’s Ally Haynes beat Twinsburg’s Olivia Prevette; Upper Arlington’s Alexa Roth defeated Dublin Jerome’s Ashna Kulkarni; New Albany’s Airi Clements beat Gahanna’s Daniela Guzman; Worthington Kilbourne’s Tyra Butler defeated Columbus Academy’s Ella Tsao; Chaminade-Julienne’s Ansley Violette beat Oakwood’s Mila Gelbart; Columbus School For Girls’ Priya Mehta defeated Watterson’s Julia Caravella… It is a little weird to see that the Central District for Division I will be hosted by just two locations – Upper Arlington and Pickerington Central. Hopefully it will not rain during Sectional week.
Columbus Challenger Finals
The Columbus Challenger finals were played yesterday at Ohio State’s Ty Tucker Center. Naoki Nakagawa beat OSU grad, James Trotter, in the finals. It was a great match with Nakagawa winning 7-6, 5-7, 7-6. I counted approximately 65 people in attendance. It was a nice break for me from HS tennis. It is relatively easy to get great photos of professional players while the hardest is boys high school doubles. Boys are willing to make the trade-off of double faulting 2.4 zillion billion times (slight exaggeration alert) in order to get one ace.
Rolex Shanghai Masters Draws and Schedule
Now, let’s talk about something that’s really getting a lot of buzz in the tennis world – the Rolex Shanghai Masters This prestigious tournament is happening from October 2 to 13, 2024, in Shanghai, China. The top seed is Jannik Sinner, followed closely by Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. The singles draw includes some of the best players in the world, and you can check out the full schedule for Monday, October 7, 2024, here Rolex Shanghai Masters Draws and Schedule for Monday, October 7, 2024.
Final Thoughts
In recent years, there’s been a growing trend of women taking center stage in various sports, including tennis. Initiatives like the Pacific Women and Girls in Tennis – Emerging Leaders workshop are crucial for fostering a more inclusive and supportive community within the sport.
If you want, you can check out the news where I found it here.
Yours truly,
Mia