The Long Road Ahead

"To achieve their sporting goals New Zealand's top young tennis players must follow the domestic and international circuit around the globe. The cost of attending these events presents a barrier in achieving their potential, and there are very few avenues of support funding available to help them in these emerging years. Tennis players develop at different rates and much can be gained by battling away on the Futures and Challenger tours. This process takes time and it is important for New Zealand's young players not to be discouraged if success is not immediate. For that reason, on their behalf, we ask your help." - David Frank (Tennis Northern CEO)

Saturday 24 December 2011

Merry Christmas


Thanks for all your support throughout 2011. 

This year I have experienced an exciting period of growth, in my game and also in my rankings. In July, I won my first ATP point in the UK and in September I reached my first ITF Futures ¼ finals in Mexico. My current ATP ranking is 1174 and my national Ranking has improved from No. 35 to No.5 (No.2 for North Harbour).

Since being back in New Zealand I have played Scarbro Caro Bowl for Parnell Lawn Tennis Club where we reached the semi finals. During the Caro Bowl season I went to Australia for two weeks and played two ITF tournaments. Unfortunately I ended up with a throat infection, but I did play the No 2 seed James Lemke, ranked 298 from Australia but had to retire in the third set. Next I played the money tournaments and got to the semi final in both.

To continue to work toward my goals for 2012, I will be travelling back to Europe and the US, leaving early 2012 (hopefully January). After travelling most of the last 2 years alone, I hope to spend some time travelling with my coach.

I am looking forward to getting back into it in 2012.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Kind regards
Anton Bettink
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