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The David Ensignia Tennis Academy (DETA) has unveiled its official schedule for the 2024 DETA International Tournaments, 12 days of elite junior international tennis competition at Continental Park Tennis Center in East Kendall and Miccosukee Golf & Country Club in West Kendall.
DETA International Tournaments begin Saturday, Dec. 7, and will feature 350 top junior players from around the globe competing in a series of high-stakes, two-day tournaments that will showcase the upcoming generation of tennis stars.
Tournament Schedule:
Dec. 7-8
Dec. 9-10
Dec. 11-12
Dec. 13-14
Dec. 15-16
Dec. 17-18
“These tournaments are where stars are born,” said David Ensignia, tournament director.
“Many of today’s professional champions, including Coco Gauff, Sofia Kenin, Bianca Andreescu, and Miomir Kecmanović, honed their skills at South Florida tournaments just like this one.”
The DETA International Tournaments represent the pinnacle of junior tennis competition, offering a platform for top international players to test their skills against the world’s best.
Playing in international junior tournaments is crucial for the development of young tennis players, offering them international exposure and the opportunity to compete against other top talents in their age group under the ITF, WTN ranking, Ensignia said.
The tournaments also are an excellent opportunity for scouts to spot up-and-coming players who might become the next big names in professional tennis. For fans, the DETA International Tournaments provide a unique opportunity to witness the sport’s future unfold on the court.
South Florida’s junior tournaments boast a celebrated history of nurturing tennis talent.
Legendary players such as Björn Borg, Jim Courier, Elena Dementieva, Chris Evert, and Roger Federer all lifted trophies at similar events early in their careers, setting the stage for their future dominance in professional tennis.
DETA International Tournaments is an official satellite tournament of the prestigious Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships, further cementing its importance in the junior tennis calendar.
“The atmosphere at these tournaments is electric,” Ensignia added. “It’s the same vibrant environment that has inspired young athletes for decades, and continues to shape the future of our sport.”
Event Details
DETA International Tournaments features six two-day tournaments featuring elite junior tennis players from more than 37 countries.
When: Dec. 7-18
Where: Continental Tennis Center, 10001 SW 82 Ave., and the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club, 6401 Kendale Lakes Dr.
DETA International Tournaments is open free to the public.
Visit www.davidensigniatennis.com.
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