Promising Australian junior Renee Alame is contesting the 14-and-under competitors at Wimbledon 2023.

London, Nice Britain, 13 July 2023 | Leigh Rogers

The 14-year-old from Sydney is now testing herself towards the world’s finest within the 14-and-under ladies’ singles competitors at Wimbledon.

“I bear in mind watching (Wimbledon) on TV and wishing I may go there to play sooner or later,” Alame stated.

“Now I’m there, which is actually thrilling.”

Introducing Renee Alame, a rising star of Australian tennis …

What are your targets for Wimbledon?

I hope I simply take pleasure in it and take each second in. I’ll strive my best and hopefully make it far, however benefit from the expertise on the identical time.

Is there something specifically at Wimbledon you’re hoping to expertise whereas there?

I’m trying ahead to consuming strawberries and cream, as a result of I’ve heard that’s an excellent factor to do there.

Have you ever had a lot expertise competing on grass?

I actually take pleasure in grass courts. I like how one can management the ball a bit extra. It’s enjoyable to play on a floor that’s so totally different to the opposite surfaces.

Have you ever travelled to Europe earlier than?

I went to Germany and Austria final 12 months for some clay-court tournaments. I made it to a few finals, profitable one and dropping two to my fellow team-mates from Australia. It was an excellent expertise and I appear to play properly there.

Renee Alame in motion throughout her title-winning run on the 2023 Australian Junior Claycourt Championships. Image: Tennis Australia

How did you get into tennis?

My older sister was enjoying tennis and my dad really thought he would put me in a distinct sport. However then my dad’s buddy informed him, ‘What are you doing? Put each of your daughters into tennis to allow them to be with one another alongside the best way and assist one another’.

Your 15-year-old sister, Rianna, can also be certainly one of Australia’s high juniors. Is it enjoyable to coach collectively?

It’s actually useful to have the ability to practice together with her, play together with her and get recommendation from her.

What are your long-term targets in tennis?

I’m hoping to win Grand Slams sooner or later and hopefully be No.1 on the earth.

Who’re your favorite gamers to look at?

I actually like Aryna Sabalenka and I really like Maria Sharapova, although she’s retired now.

What do you love to do whenever you’re not enjoying tennis?

I like to hang around with household and spend high quality time with them. I wish to play different sports activities as properly only for enjoyable. I’m very aggressive, so appear to do properly in different sports activities as properly.

What different sports activities do you play?

Volleyball, soccer and basketball.

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