With international team events looming on the horizon, another team is currently competing in Armenia, aiming for success in individual ITF tournaments. As of now, 4 boys and 4 girls from 7 member nations are participating in the 2024 edition of the ITF/Tennis Europe 16 & Under Touring Team.
The Touring Teams, a key European Assistance program, are funded by the Grand Slam Player Development Program and have seen remarkable success over the years.
Providing an inside look into the daily routines of professional players, with rigorous training sessions and pivotal tournaments, this initiative plays an important role in a young player’s development. Former participants include top players like Grigor Dimitrov and Jelena Ostapenko.
This year’s selected players are:
Boys
Mustafa Ege Sik (TUR)
Luka Ceramilac (SRB)
Matija Putic (SRB)
Paul Hjorteland (NOR)
Girls
Viktorija Cesonyte (LTU)
Oliwia Sybicka (POL)
Lujza Beviz (HUN)
Katerina Oustampasidou (GRE)
The 8 players embark on their journey with two experienced ITF coaches, Aleksander Jurgens (EST) and Olha Khaniukova (UKR). From June 11th to July 21st, they will compete in four ITF events: two J30 and two J60 tournaments. This year, all tournaments for the touring team will be held in Armenia, an emerging host nation. The competitions will take place at the Tsaghkadzor Sport Complex in the city of Tsaghkadzor.
Keep an eye on our social media and see how the young athletes make the most of this opportunity.