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EDDIE HERR INTERNATIONAL
Junior Tennis Championships
IMG/Bollettieri Academies,
Bradenton, Florida USA

 

The 2008 Eddie Herr International will be held on these dates
Qualifying (14's, 16's, 18's): November 28 - 30, 2008
Main Draw (14's, 16's, 18's): December 1 - December 7, 2008
12 & Under: November 29 - December 5, 2008

ENTRY PERIOD: September 1 - October 10
Online Registration will be available on this website during the entry period. All applicants must contact their federation for endorsement. Applicants without written federation endorsement will not be considered for acceptance. USA PLAYERS do not need to contact the USTA for endorsement. A current resident USTA Membership in good standing meets the requirement for USA endorsement.

ACCEPTANCES ANNOUNCED: November 3
Main Draw and Qualifying acceptances will be posted on the website and sent to federations on this date.

2008 Tournament Conditions      PDF for Printing


2007 Draws, Schedules, and Results   2007 Photos and Coverage

 
B18 Alex Domijan [Q] (USA), Tournament Director Rick Workman and Gastao Elias [9] (POR)   Katarzyna Piter [7] (POL) and Melanie Oudin [5] USA

Elias Dominates Domijan 6-1; 6-2 to Earn B18 Title
Gastao Elias [9] (POR) is the new king of the Eddie Herr B18s. Elias turned in a championship performance in the finals to crush Alex Domijan [Q] (USA) and win the title. Dominating almost from the start, Elias broke Domijan at 1-2 and then held for a 4-1 lead. He broke Domijan again in the next service game and served out the match to take the first set 6-1. The pattern continued in the second set, with Elias breaking Domijan at 1-all and again at 1-3, to eventually serve out the set and the match.

Elias capitalized on his superior quickness and anticipation to neutralize Domijan’s power and control play.


Oudin Crowned G18s Champ
Melanie Oudin [5] USA needed only two sets to defeat Katarzyna Piter [7] (POL) 6-1; 6-4 and capture the G18 singles championship.


Alex Domijan [Q] (USA)
 
Grigor Dimitrov [12] (BUL)

Domijan Wins Sportsmanship Award
The 2007 Glenn Feldman Sportsmanship Award was given to Alex Domijan [Q] (USA) in recognition of the fine conduct and sportsmanship he displayed at this year’s Eddie Herr Tournament.

To receive this award, a player must have been identified by tournament officials as having demonstrated a high level of sportsmanship and on-court conduct over the course of the tournament.


Dimitrov Named 2007 Rising Star
Grigor Dimitrov [12] (BUL) has been named the Eddie Herr 2007 Rising Star. This award is given to a promising young player who shows the potential to evolve into a top professional player. The Rising Star Award is not automatically handed out each year; it is bestowed only on occasions when a standout player of exceptional promise is identified.

Dimitrov, 16, is the only the fifth player in the tournament’s 20-year history to receive the Rising Star Award.

 
Carreno Prevails over Bangoura to Take B16 Honors
Pablo Carreno (ESP) came out on top over Sekou Bangoura [6] (USA) to win the B16 championship. The two battled for three long sets, before Carreno won the match 6-4; 4-6; 6-4.
  Diyas Wins G16s
Zarina Diyas [4] (KAZ) defeated Alexandra Cercone [WC] (USA) 6-1; 3-6; 6-3 to win the G16 singles title.
     
 
Fernandes Captures B14s
Tiago Fernandes [12] (BRA) eliminated Spencer Newman [14] (USA) 6-2; 6-1 to capture the B14 honors.
  Robson Triumphs in G14s
Laura Robson [1] (GBR) defeated Monica Puig [5] (USA) in a 6-0; 4-6; 6-0 battle for the G14 crown.

 

 
Dimitrov/Ignatik Earn B18 Doubles Crown
B18 doubles champs Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) and Uladzimir Ignatik [1] (BLR) eked out a tough 2-6; 6-4; 7-6(4) victory over Roman Jebavy (CZE) and Vasek Pospisil [2] (CAN) to win the title.
  Frilling/Muhammad Win G18 Doubles
Mallory Cecil and Melanie Oudin [4] were defeated by Asia Muhammad [WC] and Kristy Frilling (Q) 2-6; 6-4; 6-3 in the finals of G18 doubles. Both teams are from the USA.
     

Herring and Min Win G16 Doubles Title
Americans Lauren Herring [6] and Grace Min upset the Belarusan team of Lidziya Marozava [1] and Natalia Pintusava 8-1 to earn the G16 Eddie Herr title.
 
Holiner/Stevens B16 Doubles Champs
Americans David Holiner [2] and Max Stevens got the best of Brandon Burke (JAM) and Darian King (BAR) 8-4, to become B16 doubles champions. Pictured: Finalist Darian King.

All Award Photos courtesy of juniortennis.com

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