While the eyes of the world are fixed on the international tennis stars coming to Australia, there’s a group of potential stars from the northern suburbs whose talent has been richly rewarded.
Eight young players, ranging from 12 to 17, have each been given a huge cheque (literally) of $2,500 as part of the Jack Frazer Memorial Scholarship from Lane Cove Tennis Club. The money will be used to support all aspects of the players’ tennis: training, tournament fees, fitness training, equipment and clothing.
The Scholarships went to young players who have realistic ambitions of playing at an elite level, either nationally or internationally. They must be hardworking, competitive but fair players, team oriented and committed to continuing both their school education and their sports.
“We read so many stories about young players with attitudes of entitlement, who are badly behaved on court, “ says LCTC director, Sue Woodward. “This behaviour is often
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