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The Eddie Herr International Junior Championships marks one of the final elite tournaments of the year for junior players. Held in late November at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, it boasts an invitation-only event featuring 128 qualifying draws and 64 main draws per age group. With over 2,000 junior tennis players from 90+ countries, it stands out as one of the year’s most thrilling and competitive junior events.

Standout Moments from Team Solinco

Solinco’s junior athletes showcased strong performances across all age groups:

Boys 14

Andy Johnson is the doubles champion in the Boys 14s! He also reached the semifinals in singles competition. Andy is an up and coming player to watch. The 14 year old player from Palos Verdes, California is a rising talent known for his consistent success in high-level tournaments. Equipment: Whiteout 305 XTD, Tour Bite Diamond Rough.

Girls 12

Yui Watanabe, another athlete to watch from Northern California, was runner-up in the girls 12 category. Equipment: Blackout 300, Hyper-G Soft.

Girls 16

Bella Payne is a doubles semifinalist! Equipment: Hyper-G.

Boys 12

Julius Rippl finished second place in doubles. Equipment: Hyper-G.

Boys 16

Nichal Spurling is a singles semifinalist. Equipment: Tour Bite.

Team Solinco continues to shine in the final stages of yet another elite junior tournament!