Number 1 Irish tennis seed, Conor Niland,pictured at the launch of the ‘William Fry Junior Lawn TennisChampionships of Ireland 2011’ with (back row l-r), Jane Fennelly,Alexandra Drummy, Sally McHugh, Zoe Ryan, and (front row l-r), StephenMartin, Ross Hurley and Brendan Dempsey has qualified alongside LoukSorensen for the main draw of this year’s US Open. 

Speaking at the launch, Conor Niland, a former Junior Lawn TennisChampion, said: “The William Fry Junior Lawn Tennis Championships isIreland’s main and most prestigious event in youth tennis. Every year,budding professionals emerge from the championships. The event providesmuch needed exposure to exceptionally talented young players from acrossthe country. I wish them all every success in the Championships.”     

Over 380 aspiring tennis champions, from across the country, competedin 20 competitions. Over 500 matches were played at the club throughoutthe week.

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