After qualifying for this prestigious tournament, the Euro School of Tennis team had a successful victory in flight C at the 2016 Fall Junior Team Tennis Section Championships on December 11, 2016 at Stanford University, winning the championship. With a deciding score of 91 games won and 33 lost, the 10U Orange Ball team establishes their superiority on the court through hard work and dedication.

The Euro School of Tennis team that competed at this tournament consisted of the following players: Adhyatma Rajan, Bing Dong Liu, Eidan Mercado, Murali Jetti, Ojas Vatsyayan, and they were led by Coach Alexsander Rupchin. We had three rounds: all wins against Rafael Racquet Club 7-1 matches, Higgins Tennis Team B 8-0 matches, and Lifetime Tennis Orange Hurricanes 7-1 matches. Also, during the tournament Bing Dong Liu and Adhyatma Rajan were nominated for the Sportsmanship Award in their flight.

Coach Rupchin said, concerning the most valuable player at the tournament, “… I think Ojas enter[ed] the tournament with experience from previous seasons and knew how to win his games and didn’t panic. He was confident and was studying the opponent well before taking the correct shot [to] win the point.” Led by the motto “we can win if we believe in ourselves,” team member Mercado’s mother said, “Consistent practice, supportive coaching and encouragement … good team work, and determination [are the reasons why we won]. [Our players] have a winning mentality.”

Regarding future plans, Ojas Vatsyayan’s mother said, “We will like to be part of Euro [School of Tennis] team for the upcoming Spring Tournament and will try to take the trophy home again.”

About the Euro School of Tennis

The Euro School of Tennis excels in bringing physical greatness in players through an effective and efficient training program. Through practice, dedication, and hard work, participants hone their skills and get groomed in a better discipline to become an expert player. Adolescent athletes learn the sport through group training and prepare to face opponents in USTA tournaments. Selected in the junior team based on skill and ability, these athletes learn to go beyond their limitations and obtain strategies for singles and doubles. The experience of practicing tennis like a pro will propel them to the next level of the sport.