The list of players invited to take part in next month's inaugural 12 & Under Festival has been revealed.
The event brings together the most prolific performers on the Junior Tour for a season-ending singles and doubles competition, with all qualifiers having won or been runner-up at a Category 1 event. The 48 players confirmed so far have combined to win an astonishing 80 singles and 98 doubles titles on the Tour this season.
Leading the girls’ entries are the five players to have won four or more singles titles: Marilyn van Brempt (BEL), Veronika Sekerkova (CZE), Tamina Kochta (GER), Maia Ilinca Burcescu (ROU) and Anna Pushkareva (RUS). Three boys have achieved the same feat and look sure to feature prominently in the competition; Jou-George Gnjidic (CRO), Mark Ceban (GBR) and Alexey Frolov (RUS).
Acceptance Lists
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A maximum of 2 boys and 2 girls per nation are allowed and players will travel as national squads with their official Federation coach. 23 European nations are in attendance.
Hosted by the Rafa Nadal Academy, which offers full hospitality to all players and coaches, the Festival will also treat the players to a week of sideshows and special events at the famous facility in Manacor, Mallorca.
Schedule
Sunday 14th November
Draws, Coaches' Meeting
Monday 15th November
Day 1 Singles Round Robin, Opening Ceremony
Tuesday 16th November
Day 2 Singles, Doubles, Meet & Greet with Professional Player, Player Party
Wednesday 17th November
Day 3 Singles, Doubles, Junior School, Visit to Rafa Nadal Museum
Thursday 18th November
Day 4 Singles, Doubes. Sports activities
Friday 19th November
Day 5 Singles. Doubles Finals + Prize giving ceremony. Visit to Drach Caves
Saturday 20th November
Day 6 Singles finals, Prize-giving ceremony