Junior British Open 2018
British Junior Open Championships 2018
A large number of youngsters from many different clubs around the country plus a large contingent from America competed over 3 days in the top junior event
of the year. The event took place at Queen's Club over the weekend of 17th/19thth August. The finals were all held on Sunday
19th in front of a large and knowledgeable crowd of parents and supporters.
The U12 section saw 7 year old Max Warner playing in the championships for the first time and progressing all the way to the final group. In the U12 final Henry Henman (Radley) defeated Noah Solomons (MURTC) 8/2. The U14 final was an all Seacourt affair with Max Trueman defeating James Medlow 4/6 6/1 6/3.
The U16 section was dominated by William Flynn in the group stages but in the final he struggled to maintain his superiority. However, he recovered well to win 3/6 6/1 6/3. At U18 level Freddie Bristowe (Wellington) bt Erik Barker (Washington) in an exceptional final played to a very high standard of play and sportsmanship.
Results
Queen's Club, Sunday 19th August 2018
Under 18 Freddie Bristowe (Wellington) bt Erik Barker (Washington) 6/3 6/2
Under 16 William Flynn (Seacourt) bt Ben Dickinson (Newport R.I) 3/6 6/1 6/3
Under 14 Max Trueman (Seacourt) bt James Medlow (Seacourt) 4/6 6/1 6/3
Under 12 Henry Henman (Radley) bt Noah Solomons (MURTC) 8/2
Girls Plate Finals
Queen's Club, Friday 17th August 2018
Under 12 Final shared by Honor Vallat (Queens) & Evie Tambling (Seacourt)
Director of Junior Tennis UK
Paul Weaver
