At Australian Open 2024, teen stars set near-20 year record
For the first time since Australian Open 2005, three 16-year-olds have progressed to the second round in singles at Melbourne Park.
16 January 2024
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Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 08/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 56%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$216,905 USDSingles Titles0Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss5-4-
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Juniors wrap: Korneeva wins marathon, Blockx stacks up
Alina Korneeva and Alexander Blockx won the girls' and boys' singles titles respectively at Rod Laver Arena, each taking three sets to earn their maiden junior Slam silverware on Saturday.
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Juniors wrap: Alcaraz an example for final-bound Blockx
Belgian teenager Alexander Blockx qualified for the boys' singles final on Friday, and cites Carlos Alcaraz – just two years his senior – as a motivating force.
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