Friday, the thirteenth of January was something however unfortunate for ATA participant Kenna Erickson. That was the day Erickson and her doubles companion, Linda Ziets Segura, received the doubles title within the J4 ITF match held in San Jose, Costa Rica.
“Kenna had a superb week in San Josè, Costa Rica. It was her first time touring overseas and to convey house a title on the identical journey is particular,” stated Coach Ashley Weinhold, ATA coach who traveled with Erickson. Erickson additionally made it into the semi-finals in singles of the identical match. Coach Weinhold stated “It was spectacular how she bounced again from a troublesome semi-final singles loss and 45 minutes later introduced out a robust stage of power and willpower into the doubles ultimate. Kenna and Linda performed improbable all week collectively and deserved the title – it was enjoyable to observe them gel so simply. Kenna skilled some firsts this journey and I imagine grew within the course of which is able to assist her in future tournaments and journey to come back.”
The doubles championship is the primary title Erickson has captured outdoors of the US up to now in her junior tennis profession. Previously 14 months, she has received two Gold Balls (2022 Easter Bowl, 2021 Nationwide Indoors), two Bronze Balls (2022 Nationwide Clay Courts, 2021 Nationwide Indoors), and a variety of junior tournaments in Texas in addition to across the nation. “Kenna Erickson continues on the journey to achieve the junior grand slam tournaments,” stated Jack Newman, CEO/Proprietor of Austin Tennis Academy. “Her aim is to play the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open as a junior and to go on to be a professional competitor. That street requires you to journey to achieve the worldwide opponents who’re attempting to achieve that very same aim.”
“If it wasn’t for Jack Newman and the muse (Austin Athletics Scholarship Basis) Kenna could not have the chance to chase her tennis goals,” stated Jon Erickson, Kenna’s father. “Thanks to her coach Ashley Weinhold for her teaching and for touring together with her. Thanks to her workforce for making ready her, Coach Jack Newman, Coach Doug Davis and health Coach Migdoel Miranda, in addition to the workforce of coaches and lecturers at Austin Tennis Academy. What a group that we’re so grateful to be part of!”
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