Queensland girls join Brisbane line-up
Tennis Australia Monday 29 December 2008
Isabella Holland and Monika Wejnert were today announced as the final two women wildcards to join the Brisbane International this January.
The Brisbane teenagers will join world No.5 Ana Ivanovic, Daniela Hantuchova, former Australian Open champion Amelie Mauresmo and Australians Samantha Stosur, Jarmila Gajdosova and Jelena Dokic in the women’s draw.
Brisbane International Tournament Director Steve Ayles said he is delighted have two local rising juniors as part of the Brisbane International.
“Holland and Wejnert have shown amazing potential reaching the semifinals and finals in the recent Australian Open wildcard play-off,” Ayles said.
“This will be the girls first senior WTA event and what a wonderful chance to debut on the tour in your home town and state, in your local tournament, which is also having its debut.
“The Brisbane International will be a great opportunity for both Holland and Wejnert to gain top level playing experience against some of the best women tennis players in the world.
“It will be a steep learning curve for the 16-year-old girls but I am sure they will both flourish with the home town support they will receive.”
Holland has played singles at all four junior Grand Slams and was runner-up in the girls’ doubles at Wimbledon in 2008.
Progressing to the women’s semifinal at the Australian Open wildcard play-off, before being beaten by Wejnert 6-3 6-4, she was also the Optus 18s Australian Singles runner-up at Melbourne Park this December, losing to Marija Mirkovic 6-4 6-3.
Wejnert, a 2008 Optus Junior Fed Cup team member, was the stand out performer at last week’s Australian Open play-off. She showed composure beyond her years with five consecutive wins over older opponents before eventually losing to Dokic 7-6 5-7 3-6 in the women’s final at Melbourne Park.
Tickets are now on sale for the Brisbane International through Ticketek, with reserved stadium seating starting at just $24.90.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or 1300 888 104.
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December 30th, 2008 at 4:59 am
fantastic to see 2 performing juniors given a significant wild card main draw entry in the inaugural home championship at the magnificent new Tennis Queensland Tennyson Centre. As the former junior coach for 4 years of ‘bella ,it will inspire not only players and parents but also coaches to continue the difficult and complex tasks in this never ending journey.
December 30th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Good luck to both girls in their 1st WTA Event
Both worthy WC recipients.
December 31st, 2008 at 9:09 am
So hoping Monica would get a W/C having seen her playing off 15th Dec.Wish her the very best of luck for 2009 she deserves it. VB