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South Wales Argus
09-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Hannah Klugman pleased to battle through at Wimbledon
Having had to dig deep to fend off Cvetkovic, Klugman believes the result is undeniable proof of how she much has matured on and off the court. 'I'm so happy and I'm really relieved as well after that long match,' said Klugman, who reached the French Open junior final last June. 'It was a good level all-around. I had just a few errors my side, but grass has started to grow on me as a surface. I'm starting to play better and I'm just happy to be in the third round here at Wimbledon. 'I was struggling a bit with the ups and downs but I held it together in the end and I'm proud of myself that I stuck at it. 'I feel like when I'm stepping onto a court, I don't feel like I have to play my best. I can play a 5/10 and still find a way to win. 'Getting to play the women's event has shown me what I need to do and the things I need to take into juniors.' Second seed Klugman advances to face Charo Esquiva Banuls on Tuesday. Klugman wasn't the only local to enjoy success on Monday, with SW19 neighbour Oliver Bonding reaching the second round in doubles alongside American Jagger Leach. The Transatlantic pairing took down Ludvig Fredrik Hede and Karim Bennani 7-6(5) 6-2 to advance into the next stage, where they will face Kazakhstan's Zangar Nurlanuly and Damir Zhalgasbay. 'I live in Wimbledon and I'm staying in my own bed which is nice for a change and playing here is so special,' said Bonding, 18, who lost in the men's qualifiers last June. 'I've been coming here for so many years now. 'Qualifying was a great experience to feel the level. It's different to juniors. They play faster and give less free points so in the junior it was about coming back and showing my game.'
South Wales Argus
06-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Hometown hero Klugman leads British junior charge at Wimbledon
The talented 16-year-old comfortably swept aside Sol Ailin Larraya Guidi 6-4 6-0 to advance to the second round of the girls' singles draw, delighting a SW19 crowd famous for its fervent support of home talent. For Klugman, that support holds an added significance having grown up in nearby Wimbledon Village and she was overjoyed to repay that faith. 'It's always special winning at home', said Klugman, who reached the French Open juniors final last June. 'That has added a little pressure because you want to win for them as well. 'I'm trying to stay calm and relaxed and take what I can for the seniors 'I've not seen a crowd that big for a junior match and it's nice knowing so many people are behind me. 'Last year, I didn't embrace it and I'm embracing it now. You've got find your way a little bit. It is hard. I'm not going to pretend it's not hard when you're not the underdog but I think you've got to enjoy it. You're at Wimbledon. You've got to embrace it and enjoy it.' Klugman wasn't the only British junior to enjoy success on Saturday, with Flora Johnson joining her in the second round. Johnson defeated Sarah Melany Fajmonova 6-1 6-3 earlier in the day, confirming her place in the round of 32 for the second time in as many years. But there was no such joy for Mika Stojsavljevic, with last year's US Open junior champion losing out to Mia Pohánková 7-6 6-1. For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website.
South Wales Guardian
06-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Hometown hero Klugman leads British junior charge at Wimbledon
The talented 16-year-old comfortably swept aside Sol Ailin Larraya Guidi 6-4 6-0 to advance to the second round of the girls' singles draw, delighting a SW19 crowd famous for its fervent support of home talent. For Klugman, that support holds an added significance having grown up in nearby Wimbledon Village and she was overjoyed to repay that faith. 'It's always special winning at home', said Klugman, who reached the French Open juniors final last June. 'That has added a little pressure because you want to win for them as well. 'I'm trying to stay calm and relaxed and take what I can for the seniors 'I've not seen a crowd that big for a junior match and it's nice knowing so many people are behind me. 'Last year, I didn't embrace it and I'm embracing it now. You've got find your way a little bit. It is hard. I'm not going to pretend it's not hard when you're not the underdog but I think you've got to enjoy it. You're at Wimbledon. You've got to embrace it and enjoy it.' Klugman wasn't the only British junior to enjoy success on Saturday, with Flora Johnson joining her in the second round. Johnson defeated Sarah Melany Fajmonova 6-1 6-3 earlier in the day, confirming her place in the round of 32 for the second time in as many years. But there was no such joy for Mika Stojsavljevic, with last year's US Open junior champion losing out to Mia Pohánková 7-6 6-1. For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website.
Leader Live
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Hometown hero Klugman leads British junior charge at Wimbledon
The talented 16-year-old comfortably swept aside Sol Ailin Larraya Guidi 6-4 6-0 to advance to the second round of the girls' singles draw, delighting a SW19 crowd famous for its fervent support of home talent. For Klugman, that support holds an added significance having grown up in nearby Wimbledon Village and she was overjoyed to repay that faith. 'It's always special winning at home', said Klugman, who reached the French Open juniors final last June. 'That has added a little pressure because you want to win for them as well. 'I'm trying to stay calm and relaxed and take what I can for the seniors 'I've not seen a crowd that big for a junior match and it's nice knowing so many people are behind me. 'Last year, I didn't embrace it and I'm embracing it now. You've got find your way a little bit. It is hard. I'm not going to pretend it's not hard when you're not the underdog but I think you've got to enjoy it. You're at Wimbledon. You've got to embrace it and enjoy it.' Klugman wasn't the only British junior to enjoy success on Saturday, with Flora Johnson joining her in the second round. Johnson defeated Sarah Melany Fajmonova 6-1 6-3 earlier in the day, confirming her place in the round of 32 for the second time in as many years. But there was no such joy for Mika Stojsavljevic, with last year's US Open junior champion losing out to Mia Pohánková 7-6 6-1. For the latest action on the British summer grass court season, check out the LTA website.
Glasgow Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
British teenage trio show glimpse of the future on Wimbledon debuts
Mimi Xu, 17, and 16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic all showed glimpses of their talent as they exited the senior draw against much higher-ranked players in SW19. Swansea's Xu had the unenviable task of facing fellow Briton Emma Raducanu, ranked 278 places higher and a natural fan favourite since making her own teenage breakthrough at the tournament four years ago. Mimi Xu put up a decent fight against the British number one (John Walton/PA) Xu garnered plenty support of her own, however, and made her presence felt with an impressive serve that reached speeds approaching 120mph at times. Raducanu's 6-3 6-3 victory was a job well done in the end, but Xu will surely have many more opportunities to further endear herself to tennis fans in SW19. She said: 'Obviously it's not my dream debut, my dream debut would have definitely been to have won, but I'm so honored that this is my debut. 'I got to play on an amazing court with an amazing crowd, such a great atmosphere, against an amazing opponent. 'I feel like it's made me believe in myself, believe in my game that it's there, that the good stuff is really there. It's really good, but it's just being able to do it more consistently. Local girl Hannah Klugman made her main draw debut (Mike Egerton/PA) 'It's really put belief in me, ignited a fire within me that I can do this, and I belong here. 'I just really wanted it to last a tiny bit longer, but I loved every single moment out there.' Wimbledon local Klugman faced former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, ranked 38, on her first experience of the main draw and as the youngest British player at the tournament. Though losing the first set 6-1 when taking time to find her feet in the sweltering heat, Klugman rallied in the second to give her 22-year-old opponent a little more to think about before an eventual 6-3 loss. 'That was obviously my first main-draw match and against such a tough opponent. It was an amazing occasion and I loved the atmosphere,' she said. Mika Stojsavljevic lost to Ashlyn Krueger (Adam Davy/PA) 'I tried to enjoy it but it was tough today. Conditions were tough, it was hot. 'I'm disappointed a bit with how I played and also the outcome, there's a lot to learn from it.' Of the support she received from a home crowd assembled on her own doorstep, Klugman added: 'I didn't think it would be that amazing. 'I think it kind of got to me a little bit at one point, physically and mentally. That's amazing having that many people behind me at such a young age.' Stojsavljevic made her debut against the American Ashlyn Krueger, losing 6-3 6-2 to the 31st seed.
