JTCC Hosts 200 International Players In Pre-US Open Junior ITF Tournament

Sep 12, 2024

In preparation for the Junior Boys’ and Girls’ US Open, 200 of the Top Junior players in the world from 35 different countries battled at JTCC and competed in the J300 ITF Wayne K. Curry Prince George’s County International Junior Tennis Championships presented by Laurel Springs School.

Twenty JTCC players contended in the event, with Kase & Erik Schinnerer, Michael Chen, Nico Pedraza, and Jordan Papadopolous participating in the Boys’ main draw and Reiley Rhodes, Shivaani Selvan, Carolina Castro playing in Girls’ main draw action.

“This year’s ITF was successful. We fielded the strongest lineup of players we have ever had and the level of play was extremely high all week,” JTCC Director of International Operations Asaf Yamin said. “We are grateful to have amazing sponsors, staff, and volunteers who help make the event a success each year, and we hope to continue to grow and make this a special week.”

In Girls’ Singles, world #6 Teodora Kostovic from Serbia defeated American Thea Frodin 7-5, 6-2 to capture the girls title.

In Boys’ Singles, world #16 Rafael Jodar from Spain beat Charlie Robertson from Great Britain 6-3, 6-1 to win the boys championship.

Special thanks to Asaf Yamin who served as Tournament Director and John Niswander who served as Assistant Tournament Director for their dedication and hard work, as well as the sponsors, officials, staff, and volunteers who made the event a success on and off the court.

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