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 4 February 2012

Heineken to Chile


Another Goal Achieved!

A wild card into the qualifying round of the Heineken Open 2012 was a great experience. In the first round I played Sebastian LAVIE, NZ and won 6/4, 7/6. The second round was against the 6th seed Benoit PAIRE, FRANCE, ranked 92 in the world. Unfortunately I lost to him 6/1, 6/2. PAIRE went on to qualify and then to win against Juan Carlos FERRERO 6/3, 6/2, then another win against Juan Ignacio CHELA (4th Seed) 5/7, 6/2, 6/2 before losing to Olivier ROCHUS 6/7, 6/1, 6/4 in the quarterfinals. I didn’t feel that bad about losing with PAIRE doing so well.

During the week of the Heineken I was fortunate enough to be able to attend. There I was able to associate with the top players, which was awe inspiring. 
Great experience.

I will be travelling to Santiago, Chile with my coach Nick Turner in early February to start the 2012 circuit. Nick was able to spend two weeks with me last year but he is hoping to have more time this year. 

After Chile I will be heading back to Europe for more Futures events.

Any support would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks and kind regards

Anton Bettink
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