The U16 girls upset defending champs Team USA
[MONTREAL, QC] April 18, 2025 – Today, the qualifying events of the 2025 ITF World Junior Tennis competitions wrapped up at IGA Stadium in Montréal. Six nations were vying for a place in the Finals, which will be held in August in Czechia (U14) and November in Chile (U16). Canada fared extremely well, qualifying in all categories. The U16 girls shone especially bright: they went undefeated and posted a win against defending champions Team USA, which includes three top 20 players and the world no.3.
“Our young players rivalling—and even outshining—the best in the world reflects the quality of the development we’re putting in place at the national level,” said Noëlle Van Lottum, Head of Women’s Tennis at Tennis Canada. “The performances by the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors squad, particularly against the USA, clearly demonstrate that the future of Canadian women’s tennis is in good hands and our efforts are paying off.”
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