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Adelaide set to host the Australian Hardcourt Championships this week

Adelaide set to host the Australian Hardcourt Championships this week

1 October 2024 | Tennis SA

Australia’s top junior tennis players will take part in the 2024 12/u and 14/u Australian Hardcourt Championships at West Lakes Tennis Club from Wednesday 2 to Monday 7 October.

A total of 128 junior players will take to the courts at West Lakes Tennis Club, competing for the 12-and-under and 14-and-under national titles.

South Australia will be led by Lara Wu and Licia Wang who will take their places in the 12-and-under girls. While Luke Modra, Aahan Soni and Santino Sposato will represent SA in the 12/u boys.

Ashton Lim, Nikola Markulin, Max Edwards, Elisha Wee and Daniel Xu are competing in the 14/u boy’s field while Hannah Park, Linitha Kannikanti  and Nahla Salley will join the 14/u girls’ competition from.

The tournament will be broadcast live, with selected matches streamed exclusively on KommunityTV.

“We have had great success with the live streams of the 12/u and 14/u Australian Grasscourt and Claycourt Championships held earlier this year,” Tennis Australia Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner said.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the team at KommunityTV to live stream the tennis action from Adelaide, with coverage shared across News Corp Australia’s metro and regional mastheads.

“The live stream gives family, friends and supporters the opportunity to cheer on these players from wherever they might be in Australia.”

2024 12/u and 14/u Australian Hardcourt Championships

Date: Wednesday 2 to Monday 7 October
Venue: West Lakes Tennis Club, Edwin Street, West Lakes Shore
Entry: Entry is free to the public
Event details: Acceptance lists, draws, live scoring and results available here.