The D’Arcy Slater Cup (for boys) and the Women in Tennis Foundation Cup (for girls) will be held at the Bunbury Tennis Club from October 27. This prestigious event attracts junior tennis players from across Western Australia.
More than 100 players will compete in the 14 & under singles tournament over four days. Participants represent nine different zones, including Peel, Midwest, Upper Great Southern, Lower Great Southern, Great Southern, Southwest, Central Districts, Pilbara, Kimberly, Esperance, and Eastern Districts.
In addition to singles matches, players will compete in team events based on their zones. Both boys’ and girls’ teams will vie for top honors.
These cups are key events in the regional tennis calendar, offering valuable competitive opportunities for young athletes in Western Australia.
Brad Ladyman, Tennis West Event Coordinator, stated, “This is the marquee regional junior event of the year. Tennis West appreciates the hard work of regional coaching providers, clubs, players, and parents, which makes the event memorable.”
Last year, the Southwest Boys won the D’Arcy Slater Cup, narrowly defeating Lower Great Southern by six games. In the Women in Tennis Foundation Cup, Lower Great Southern Girls triumphed over Southwest Girls.
The Midwest Region, led by Clifton Bass and Mitchell Dorant from Tarcoola Tennis Club, won the boys’ division one consolation event.
Denby Sharpe from Albany won the individual D’Arcy Slater Cup, defeating Fletcher Braddock from Dunsborough. In the Women in Tennis Foundation Cup, Tea Zizek from Albany overcame Alifaye Gidgup from Brunswick Junction in a repeat of the 2022 final.
The D’Arcy Slater Cup and Women in Tennis Foundation Cup Junior Tournament will take place from October 27 to October 30, 2024, at Bunbury Tennis Club.
This event is supported by the D’Arcy Slater Foundation and Women in Tennis Foundation. Tennis West thanks everyone for their continued support of this prestigious tournament.
