We are beyond appreciative.. "I just thought about every shot as it came, wasn't thinking too much ahead of myself. SHENZHEN, China - A pair of young American juniors were crowned the winners of the WTA Future Stars tournament in Shenzhen, with 13-year old Clervie Ngounoue lifting the trophy in the Under-14 competition and 15-year-old Reese Brantmeier triumphing in the Under-16s. With More Black Women, U.S. Open Shows Serena and Venus Legacy He reached a career-high ATP ranking of No. Part one of our exclusive interview: how did Clervie started tennis? Clervie Ngounoue d. Nikola Daubnerova [6] (SVK) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 Tatum Evans [Q] d. Amelia Waligora (BEL) 6-1, 6-4 Lucia Havlickova [2] (CZE) d. Alanis Hamilton [Q] 6-3, 6-4 Ariana Pursoo [WC] d. Laniana Tararudee (THA) 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 Daniel Vallejo [1] (PAR) d. Kaylan Bigun 6-2, 6-2 Kyle Kang [WC] d. Paul Barier Gazeu (FRA) 6-3, 6-2 Alex Michelsen d. PLAYER OVERVIEW. Hopefully the first of many Thank you to the crowd - I feel blessed for your support! Colette Lewis 2022--Flushing Meadows NY--. Where I train: Mouratoglou Tennis Academy - Champ' Seed Foundation My coaches: She's one of the best USA's hopes and a member of the team that recently won the Junior @bjkcup! The FILA International Junior Championships as they are called will culminate on Sunday with the boys' and girls' championship matches. It's just fun.". Its always a bit tricky, but it certainly was a big factor to have these two women who have completely changed the sport over the last 15, 20 years.. "My mom does my hair and I can control what she does, so I said I might as well get my hair done like people do their nails. Subscribe to WTA on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=WTALike WTA on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WTAFollow WTA on Twitter: h. United States of America. Players. The boys' championship will feature an American vs. a Brit as Cooper Woestendick will meet Oliver Bonding. 2 seed Katilin Quevedo 6-3, 6-2. Updated 28/04/2023. J300 (J1) San Diego, USA (20-26.03) Hard Outdoor (Winner: Clervie Ngounoue) Ngounoue said a persistent foot injury has been the reason for her absence from competitive tennis between March and August. That really changed the culture. Presented by. Because the event is owned and operated by the WTA, were able to use a lot of WTA resources such as players, Legends, registered coaches and all of our staff to offer their expertise to give these young girls the opportunity to learn more about all the aspects of tennis, and about life in general.. BIRTH DATE: 19 July 2006 (Age: 16) BIRTH PLACE: N/A. In the doubles event, Kuzuhara teamed with Coleman Wong of Hong Kong. Eddie Herr, Orange Bowl Champions Dominate December. Clervie Ngounoue (@ClervieNgounoue) March 26, 2023 Born in Washington D.C. to Cameroonian parents, she is now ranked a career-high No. Help us better understand the makeup of our tennis community, NEW! All Rights Reserved. The most impressive win of the day in boys competition was by Aidan Kim who defeated Hayato Matsuoko of Japan 6-0, 6-1 in 39 minutes. ???????????????? Who is Clervie Ngounoue? Five things to know about USA's rising star When you step on the court with Serena, whether you feel like it or not, youve got to be ready to go. Jermaine and Jarmere Jenkins grew up among seven other siblings as tennis-obsessed kids, watching Venus and Serena Williams on TV. Juniors celebrated for sportsmanship. After deep Australian Open runs by Tommy Paul, Sebastian Korda, Ben Shelton and J.J. Wolf, 10 Americans now occupy the Top 50 of the ATP rankings. Right now, I'm 100-percent focused on the job at hand, and then Ill let this take me to wherever it can go. Growing up watching Serena and Venus on TV, you only get to see one side of them, Jarmere explained. She . Kuzuhara knocked off four seeds on his trophy run, including third seed Adolfo Daniel Vallejo (Paraguay) in the semis and seventh seed Edas Butvilsa (Lithuania) in a three-set quarterfinal. Please try logging back in or call customer support at 1-800-990-8782 for assistance. Were lifting each other up; pushing each other, Baptiste said. The Williamses story is so powerful in part because it is so improbable: two sisters training in Compton, Calif., with a father with no formal background in the sport both reaching No. VIEW ALL RELATED NEWS. 5 seed in the draw and reached the quarterfinals. MY VALUES PASSION AUTHENTICITY GRATITUDE DETERMINATION Me and my family HEALTHY BALANCE I grew up in a very healthy family environment. He now works extensively with 16-year-old Robin Montgomerythe former No. Ngounoue has a career-high doubles ranking by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) of 366, achieved on January 9, 2023. Date of Birth: July 19th 2006, Washington D.C., USA Family: Daughter of Cameroonian parents, Aime and Cicily. For Ngounoue, victory smells like teen spirit - Dropshot After her successful title defense at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix to win her 13th title on the Hologic WTA Tour, the World No.1 delves deep on her passion for books. Sorry, there are no matches available for this year. Montgomery, Ngounoue represent Excellence Team at junior French Open Clervie Ngounoue in action during the Orange Bowl at the Veltri Tennis Center in Plantation, Fla. All three are rising stars in the tennis world and names to watch out for at the pro level in the coming years. N/A. home: players: Clervie Ngounoue Player Profile. For Jarmere, he is learning from his brother's experiences while carving out a unique path of his own. The field even included a local player. A resident of Coconut Creek, Fla., Kuzuhara was born in Brazil and moved from Sao Paulo to the U.S. with his parentsboth of whom also have Japanese backgroundsat the age of 1. In the girls' competition, Clervie Ngounoue brought a third junior trophy home for Team USA by winning the doubles crown. Clervie Ngounoue, a powerful 14-year-old, reached the final of the prestigious international junior event, Les Petits As, in France in January and is already receiving some financial backing from . @ClervieNgounoue #TeamYoungTalents @bnpparibas. So once I got the serve in the court, I knew that if I kept my feet moving, I would be really solid on the baseline. Players. I think its important not to kind of limit the thesis of Venus and Serena bringing more girls into the sport to just African-American girls, Blackman said. Juniors celebrated for sportsmanship. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 17 seed Caroline Garcia of France 6-4, 6-1. Theres a certain type of pragmatism among a lot of the parents of the African-American girls that are coming into the pathway, he said. 7 seed, was almost equally impressive, taking down the No. What theyre doing is inspiring so many athletes and non-athletes alike across the world.. So happy to have had the experience of playing in the #AusOpen junior doubles finals! The award is given to the players in each age group who show outstanding sportsmanship, empathy, respect, and team spirit qualities that made Li Na well-loved by fans, players and sponsors throughout her career. Glozman will have a challenge on Monday, when she faces top seed Sofia Costoulas of Belgium in her second round match. It was awesome.. My Journey Clervie Ngounoue Costoulas defeated Lucciana Perez Alarcon of Peru 6-2, 6-0. That's a really big deal. "It was great fight. On the ITF Junior Circuit, she has a career-high ranking of 8, achieved on December 12, 2022. Ngounoue has a new, bright orange hair style, which she said is courtesy of her mother, who does hair, but not nails. 67 earlier this year. Junior Profiles U.S. Sign up here for daily updates via email: You can unsubscribe anytime and your email will never be shared. Rosie Sterk of Great Britain (U16s) and Vaiani Dusserre Valleaux of French Polynesia (U14s) also received the Li Na Inspiration Award. Tennis definitely connected the family in a way that was pretty special.. The main event of the United States Open on Saturday will be Serena Williams playing Sloane Stephens: a third-round duel between Williams, the greatest womens tennis player of her era, and Stephens, the last American to win a U.S. Open singles title. 1 U.S. junior girl who made her WTA Grand Slam debut as a wild card at the 2020 US Openas well as14-year-old Clervie Ngounoueand16-year-old Reese Brantmeier. When I started, I didnt really know what tennis was about, said Baptiste, who began by hitting with her father, Quasim. Merciiii @FFTennis for the Juniors tournament wildcard! He understands that each lesson learned on the court is crucial to personal and professional development. They really shattered the mindset when it came to what we typically see as hitting partners and training partners, offered former WTA player Jewel Peterson, who grew up playing with the brothers in Atlanta. 4-ranked Sofia Kenin. N/A. The American depth is in line with a clear trend that would be a fitting tribute to the Williamses, who at this late stage of their careers, are not certain to play another U.S. Open together. The 13-year-old's highlight of the week - apart from winning the trophy - was a surprise meet and greet with Bianca Andreescu. It was a surprise, too, she just walks in! Prize money for singles: $20,538 USD. Share your location for a more tailored experience. Schedule a training visit to the prestigious Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, MD by clicking on the banner above. Frances Tiafoe, who is into the third round in mens singles at the U.S. Open, is, at No. Read more: WTA Future Stars expands into new markets as it enters its first year in Shenzhen. In their professional careers, the brothers have had a much closer vantage pointfrom about 78 feet across the net, baseline to baseline. Its the third straight junior Grand Slam with an American singles champion, after Robin Montgomery swept the US Open girls singles and doubles titles, and Samir Banerjee won the Wimbledon boys singles event last year. What I Stand For CLERVIE NGOUNOUE WHAT I STAND FOR MY PURPOSE TO INSPIRE young people to reach their MAXIMUM potential in life. We decided to play around with stuff. Clervie Ngounoue (born July 19, 2006) is an American female tennis player. Tennis is one of those sports that has the most opportunities for women, said Chanda Rubin, a former top-10 player who was part of a generation of Black players who preceded the Williamses on tour. Top Five Management For the girls' winner, 13-year-old Clervie Ngounoue, her victory was two-fold. Clervie & Carel Ngounoue 17 Sport | Impact Company Their parents' passion for making a difference in the lives of others shows through today in the way they give back to their community. Carel Ngounoue (@CarelNgounoue) / Twitter View the full player profile, include bio, stats and results for Clervie Ngounoue. Ngounoue led 3-1 in the first set, but lost five games in a row. Click here to find out more info. Nerveless USA No.1 Clervie Ngounoue admitted to feeling unbeatable after her side initiated a stunning comeback to overcome Japan and secure a place in the ITF World Junior Tennis semi-finals in Prostejov. March 24, 2023. That fun could come through a dance sporadically in the middle of a serious practice, Jermaine said, flashing the trademark smile that never seems to leave his face. The pressure in those moments is high. Its amazing to see so many girls that look like me playing in the tournament and the main draw, said Hailey Baptiste, 18, who received a U.S. Open wild card. Mouratoglou Tennis Academy - Champ Seed Foundation, I am trained by my Dad Aim Ngounoue and Julien Jeanpierre, with the support of Mary Pierce, Tennis Hall of Fame and Twice Grand Slam Champion (Roland Garros, Australian Open), Australian Open Junior Championships Girls' Doubles Winner(partnering with Diana Shnaider), ITF W15 Monastir Doubles Winner(partnering with Hanne Vandewinkel), First professional ITF Finals (Austin, USA)$25,000, First appearance at 2022 US Open Womens Double Main Draw and first Win, J2 Doubles Winner, and Singles Runner Up David Samaai Junior Open(South Africa), Roland Garros Juniors Tournament (France), Prize Money at Egypt ITF World Tennis Tour(Egypt), Second place: Les Petits as Mondial Lacoste U14 (France), Second place:ITF World Junior Tennis Finals (Czech Republic, Europe), Second place: Eddie Herr International U14 (USA), Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok. It also began with the three youngest players in the draw: 15-year-old Robin Montgomery and 16-year-olds Coco Gauff and Katrina Scott. We need more disruptors. They grew up in Atlanta in a family of eight boys and one girl, with six of the children adopted. Fifteen-year-old Valerie Glozman was not sure how she would stack up to the next level of competition when she began playing 18s this summer, but she has proven a quick study. The USTA Foundation Excellence Team once hadrepresentation at a junior Grand Slam at the recently-completedFrench Open. Once I started to play more, I started watching Venus and Serena. She commands that level of excellence on a daily basis; there are no off days. Raphaelle Leroux . RECENT COMMITMENTS. As far as Sunday's win, Ngounoue. Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country and we extend our respects to Elders past and present and to all First Nations People. Consider that at the 2010 U.S. Open, which Serena missed because of injury, Venus was the only African-American player in the womens singles draw. It was amazing! Ngounoue grinned. But potential is no guarantee of success in a sport as Darwinian as tennis. 22 seed Frances Tiafoe. Click here to find out more info. Its definitely not Florida or California where most of the other girls come out of in the United States.. Ngounoue won the 2022 Australian Open girls' doubles event, partnering with Diana Shnaider. That is slightly higher than the percentage of people in the U.S. population who identify as African-American or Black, either alone or in combination with other races, according to U.S. census estimates. A hot and humid first day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis saw mixed results for American juniors, with 11 making it through to the second round, while 15 lost their opening matches, including both USTA National 18s champions. I really like Bianca, I like her game and I like her personality off the court. Player Overview. Junior wrap: Ngounoue scores an upset on Day 1 of US Open Junior Wed recommend you download a new browser if you'd like to continue keeping up with all of the latest tennis news! After play resumed more than an hour later, wild card Ariana Pursoo completed her 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win overLaniana Tararudee of Thailand, while qualifier Alanis Hamilton lost to No. We use simple text files called cookies, saved on your computer, to help us deliver the best experience for you. Match Outcome Best Odds Bookie; FIND OUT MORE The Black players from the U.S. represent nearly one-tenth of the field of 128 women. The 25-year age gap is no coincidence. Clervie Ngounoue (@clerviengounoue) May 28, 2021. Or maybe they need to lighten up and the joke becomes on you, so they feel like, OK, you know what, the pressures off of me, I'm going to make fun of you.. ???? Walking the grounds you see these young tennis players watching the pros when they aren't playing, rubbing shoulders with them on occasion. The boys' final will also be on Stadium 2 following the girls' final. Kim put in 74% of his first serves, hit 19 winners and just 7 unforced errors and won 50 points to 17 by Matsuoko. For more about me, see my, Buy your tennis gear via the Tennis Warehouse link below, Eleven Americans, Including Five Wild Cards, Advance to US Open Junior Championships Second Round; Ngounoue Defeats No. Updated 10/03/2023 Career Videos Player & Career Overview Career Wins N/A Playing Hand Right-handed Prize Money $47,509 USD Singles Titles 0 Singles Win-Loss 0-0 80 on the international junior circuit and trains at the famed Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in France. 11.9k Followers, 1,526 Following, 46 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from (@clervie_magloire) (@clervie_magloire) Instagram photos and videos Maybe we'll come back in the afternoon and just hit a few balls. 1.9K views. "Growing up, we just mysteriously had more brothers and sisters by the week, Jermaine joked. Clervie Ngounoue, playing in just her third tournament since March, claimed a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over No. After working with Venus for three years, Jermaine spent a short amount of time working with Coco Gauff before stepping into a head-coaching role withthen-world No. "I have some issues with my foot, the pain comes back, so I'm just managing it for now," said Ngounoue, who retired from her fourth round singles match at San Diego last month, but won the doubles title there with Reese Brantmeier. In addition to the action on the court, the WTA Future Stars had the chance to attend meet and greets with WTA Legends and players like Martina Hingis, Mary Pierce, Simona Halep and Bianca Andreescu, receive mentorship from Casey Dellacqua, Zheng Jie and Alicia Molik and attend clinics hosted by Community Ambassador Judy Murray. After the pair traded early breaks in the decider, Kuzuhara secured his third break of the match in the final game to clinch the title. 1. 5 seed with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over American Cyrus Mahjoob, the 13th seed. ZooTennis: Eleven Americans, Including Five Wild Cards, Advance to US The 13-year-olds highlight of the week - apart from winning the trophy - was a surprise meet and greet with Bianca Andreescu. 1 seed Iva Jovic in convincing fashion 6-1, 6-2. (@clervie_magloire). Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to select, Theres so much more that goes into being Serena.. "This is my first slam since Australia," said Ngounoue, who turned 16 in July. PLAYER OVERVIEW. Tiafoe said he believes a new wave of American men who are Black could enter the game if he makes a major impact. Your Safe Play Approval Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! Clervie Ngounoue, a powerful 14-year-old, reached the final of the prestigious international junior event, Les Petits As, in France in January and is already receiving some financial backing from Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williamss coach, who is French. YOU CAN NOW LOG IN USING YOUR MOBILE NUMBER. The four semifinalistsfrom both competitions were also invited to attend the WTA Finals Opening Gala and Draw Ceremony. Blackman said at the equivalent U.S.T.A. Clervie Ngounoue (16) is a tennis player from USA. The Tennis match between Clervie Ngounoue and Yulia Starodubtseva has ended 1 2. Player card - Clervie NGOUNOUE - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Jermaine and Jarmere Jenkins grew up among seven other siblings as tennis-obsessed kids, watching Venus and Serena Williams on TV. 5 seeds. Matches do not include current week match results. We did it! As a newly added bonus this year, Ngounoues victory also will also earn her direct entry into the Les Petits As tournament in Tarbes, France. In Melbourne, he got a taste of the top level by warming up Sebastian Korda for a main-draw match. Woestendick, a 16-year-old from Kansas, took down Rudy Quan 6-3, 6-1 in a semifinal on Saturday. And to have two brothers, working with two sisters we may not see anything like that ever again.. And of course thanks to my partner Diana Shnaider! In the U14 competition, Ngounoue took down Kayla Cross of Canada in straight sets, winning 6-2, 7-6(2). On the ITF Junior Circuit, she has a career-high ranking of 8, achieved on December 12, 2022. It remains to be seen how many more junior events hell enter, as he revealed his plans for the rest of 2022 include testing himself more at the professional level. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. The group includes the two oldest players in the womens field: Venus Williams, 40, and Serena, 38. Mensik took the next breaker, 8-6, after the second set stayed on serve throughout. Will be used in accordance with the WTA Privacy Policy and the ATP Privacy Policy. "Whitewater's Brantmeier to compete at U.S. Open in doubles", "Brantmeier Doubles Team Scores Round 1 Victory at US Open", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clervie_Ngounoue&oldid=1143588434, Grand Slam (tennis) champions in girls' doubles, Australian Open (tennis) junior champions, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 March 2023, at 17:50. ITF, 3 seed, beat the No. Ngounoue has a career-high doubles ranking by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) of 366, achieved on January 9, 2023. 1105 Women's Doubles Rank. Will be used in accordance with the WTA Privacy Policy and the ATP Privacy Policy. A pair of young American juniors were crowned the winners of the WTA Future Stars tournament in Shenzhen, capping off a packed week of on and off court action. Clervie Ngounoue Player Profile - The Championships, Wimbledon Osaka and Gauff have both been at the forefront of the Black Lives Matter movement in tennis, using their respective platforms to great effect, particularly during the summer of 2020. Jessica Bernales 6:3, 6:2 (3) Clervie Ngounoue Def. [2] They beat Alison Van Uytvanck and Rosalie van der Hoek in the first round,[3] before they lost to Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez, in three sets in the second. Tommy Paul was defeated by nine-time Melbourne champ Novak Djokovic on Friday, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were knocked out of the women's doubles event in the semifinals. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Your Membership Expires in $(daysToExpire) days! All of the match statistics, highlights, pre-match odds, team lineups and substitutions as well as the current ITF Spring Women table standings are available to you. "Right now, she's going to recover. It's a dream scenario for them. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. But with the good-natured sibling rivalry the brothers enjoy, rest assured that the younger Jenkins will have his sights set on one-upping his older brothers exploits, one way or another. (Jermaine and Jarmere, as well as older brother Jackie, who played tennis at Northwestern on a full scholarship, are not among those six.). 2 seed and Roland Garros champion Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-4. In the 1980s, there was a significant rise in the number of Black men in the top 200 in the rankings, with players like Yannick Noah, Chip Hooper and Rodney Harmon making an impact. It will take a guy like me doing something abnormal or doing something big, where it goes beyond the sport of tennis, he said in an interview. What I Stand For CLERVIE NGOUNOUE ITF World Junior Tennis: USA's Ngounoue feeling 'invincible' | ITF In the final, they beat the Canadian pairing of Victoria Mboko and Kayla Cross, 6-4, 6-3. Held in the lead-up to the inaugural Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen, the WTA Future Stars brought together some of the best of the Under-14 (U14) and Under-16 (U16) junior players to compete at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Ngounoue, a Washington D.C. native, currently trains at the Mouratoglou Academy in France and said that reaching the Top 10 ranking in ITF Juniors is her next big goal. Nadia Lagaev 6:1, 6:3 (16) Victoria Osuigwe Def. Working with Serena had provided ample opportunity for both. I was honored just to get the email saying I was invited, so to win it is something truly special that Im never going to forget, Brantmeier told wtatennis.com. Ngounouewho captured the 2022 Australian Open girls' doubles title and won a round in the women's doubles main draw earlier this weekbroke to open the third set, then fought off multiple break points in her next two service games (three in a row at one point) to ultimately claim the contest. "When I play very tough players it really motivates me," said Glozman, who plays two-handed on both sides and prides herself on her ability to keep her opponents off balance and guessing. Montgomery and Scott were part of the United States team that won the Junior Fed Cup last year. Les Petits As 2020 | Girls Final | Clervie Ngounoue vs. Brenda Fruhvirtova Les Petits As - Le Mondial Lacoste 8.99K subscribers Subscribe 256K views 2 years ago Watch the Girls Final match-up. The power of seeing two African-American girls with braids in the finals of the biggest tournaments in the world in a predominantly white sport. She got the only break of the second set to force a third against Daubernova, who is No. Your Admin status expires in$(daysToExpire) days! By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Brothers Jarmere (left) and Jermaine (right) Jenkins. 5/01. Almost. Clervie M. Ngounoue WTA Tennis Player - CoreTennis.net Sorry, we couldn't find any players that match your search. That demonstration effect. boys camps, the Black participation rate was about 5 to 7 percent.. "We'll see what we can do maybe next year for it, but as of right now, I'm just going with it.". BIRTH DATE: 19 July 2006 (Age: 16) BIRTH PLACE: N/A. Both pulled off semifinal upsets on Saturday to clinch their. 2023 byUSTA Foundation Incorporated. High rank date for doubles: Wimbledon.com uses cookies. The Americans favorite experience of the week was getting to be a part of the WTA Finals Opening Gala and Draw Ceremony. All rights reserved. It's amazing.. Sorry, we couldn't find any stats data for this year. Bruno Kuzuhara continued the rich tradition of American success at the junior Grand Slams by winning the boys' singles and doubles titles at the 2022 Australian Open. They are currently involved in a nationwide mentorship program started by former WTA Top 40 pro Shenay Perry and are constantly making themselves available for those around them, tennis players or not. We can see youre using Internet Explorer, and wanted to let you know that we will no longer be supporting this browser in future.
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