Tennis Europe has confirmed the line-up for the 2024 Junior Masters, scheduled to take place at the iconic Monte-Carlo Country Club from 22-26 October. The prestigious event brings together Europe's most talented junior players, showcasing the top-performing boys and girls of 2024 in the 14 & Under and 16 & Under categories.
The 28 players confirmed today (listed below) have collectively won 869 singles matches on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour this season, securing a total of 49 singles titles.
The Boys 14 & Under category is led by #1 Eric Lorimer of Great Britain, followed by compatriots Scott Watson and Niall Pickerd-Barua. As for the girls, top-ranked Jana Kovackova (CZE) can't return to Monte-Carlo to defend her 2023 title, so Viktorija Cesonyte of Germany is leading the line-up.
The 16 & Under fields will welcome both European Championships gold medalists Carla Giambelli (ITA) and Yannick Alexandrescou (ROU). Giambelli will face strong competition from 14 & Under European champion Tea Kovacevic, who has dominated the 16 & Under rankings for much of the season.
A total of 17 nations will be represented. Romania leads the way with four qualifiers, while Czechia and the United Kingdom each have three competitors.
First held in 1996, the Tennis Europe Junior Masters boasts an impressive list of former champions, including Rafa Nadal, Kim Clijsters, Alexander Zverev, and Belinda Bencic. The event is played under a round-robin format, with each age category featuring 8 players split into two groups of 4. The group winners will advance to compete in the final.
The event is being hosted for a fourth consecutive year by the Monegasque Tennis Federation. Fans can follow the action through live streaming on the Tennis Europe website and mobile app, with live broadcasts available on the Tennis Channel in selected European regions.
Player reactions:
Yannis Alexandrescou (ROU, Boys 16 & Under)
"I am really grateful to be participating in this year’s Masters! It’s such a privilege for me to play in one of the most beautiful tennis clubs of the world with amazing conditions. Looking forward to overachieving my bronze medal of last year."
Tea Kovacevic (BIH, Girls 16 & Under)
“I’m very glad about this year’s results and being #1 in the Race and that I’ll be playing 16&U in Monte-Carlo and I’m very happy with my results. I’ve heard a lot about the tournament - I mostly know everyone but I’m looking forward to meeting new players there and and to having a great tournament!”
Eric Lorimer (GBR, Boys 14 & Under)
“The Junior Masters is a prestigious event. I was pushing hard to try and compete there and definitely had my eyes set on it!”
Laura Chlumska (CZE, Girls 14 & Under)
“It was one of my goals for this year to play this tournament and I’m really looking forward to playing at the Monte Carlo Country Club. I’ve heard a lot about this tournament and it’s an honour to be one of the players that have an opportunity to experience the hospitality and atmosphere of the tournament.”
Boys 14 & Under
Eric Lorimer (GBR, Race Rank: #1) | Profile
Scott Watson (GBR, #2) | Profile
Niall Pickerd-Barua (GBR, #3) | Profile
Andrei Radu (ROU, #5=) | Profile
Johann Nagel-Heyer (GER, #7) | Profile
Pablo Pradat (FRA, #8) | Profile
Alex Tuomolin (FIN, #9) | Profile
wild card TBC
Girls 14 & Under
Viktorija Cesonyte (GER, #2) | Profile
Laura Chlumska (CZE, #3) | Profile
Katerina Zajickova (CZE, #4) | Profile
Maria Valentina Pop (ROU, #6) | Profile
Anastasiia Nikolaieva (UKR, #7) | Profile
Ayse Bal (TUR, #8) | Profile
Megan Knight (GBR, #9) | Profile
wild card TBC
Boys 16 & Under
Goncalo da Rosa Castro (POR, Race Rank: #1) | Profile
Jan Urbanski (POL, #2) | Profile
Mark Becirovic Novak (SLO, #3) | Profile
Yannick Alexandrescou (ROU, #4) | Profile
Kaloyan Shikov (BUL, #5) | Profile
Marko Savija (SRB, #6=) | Profile
Nand Vandepoele (BEL, #6=) | Profile
wild card TBC
Girls 16 & Under
Tea Kovacevic (BIH, Race Rank: #1) | Profile
Valeria Garnevska (BUL, #2) | Profile
Ioana Maria Sandru (ROU, #3) | Profile
Carla Giambelli (ITA, #4=) | Profile
Oliwia Sybicka (POL, #4=) | Profile
Vlada Razina (#6=) | Profile
Selena Romero (ESP, #6=) | Profile
wild card TBC