Summary
Two British tennis players, Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic, both 16 years old, are ready to move from junior to senior professional tennis after notable achievements in junior tournaments. Klugman has achieved high junior rankings, while Stojsavljevic has won a junior Grand Slam and recently competed in professional matches. Both athletes express their readiness to compete at higher levels.
Key Facts
- Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic are 16-year-old tennis players from Britain.
- Klugman reached the finals of the French Open and the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in junior competitions.
- Stojsavljevic won a junior Grand Slam and competed well in a professional WTA match, taking a top-60 player to a tie-break.
- Both players debuted in the professional circuit at age 14.
- Klugman can still compete in junior tournaments but feels ready for senior competitions.
- Stojsavljevic won a $35,000 tournament on the ITF World Tennis Tour and is coached by Jeremy Bates.
- Klugman has been coached by Ben Haran and works with a fitness trainer and physiotherapist.
- The WTA's age rules limit competition for 16-year-olds, allowing only 12 professional tournaments per year.
