Rising star Renee Alame living out Wimbledon dream

Promising Australian junior Renee Alame is contesting the 14-and-under competitors at Wimbledon 2023.

London, Nice Britain, 13 July 2023 | Leigh Rogers

The 14-year-old from Sydney is now testing herself towards the world’s finest within the 14-and-under girls’ singles competitors at Wimbledon.

“I keep in mind watching (Wimbledon) on TV and wishing I may go there to play someday,” Alame stated.

“Now I’m there, which is basically thrilling.”

Introducing Renee Alame, a rising star of Australian tennis …

What are your objectives for Wimbledon?

I hope I simply get pleasure from it and take each second in. I’ll strive my absolute best and hopefully make it far, however benefit from the expertise on the similar time.

Is there something specifically at Wimbledon you’re hoping to expertise whereas there?

I’m trying ahead to consuming strawberries and cream, as a result of I’ve heard that’s an excellent factor to do there.

Have you ever had a lot expertise competing on grass?

I actually get pleasure from grass courts. I like how one can management the ball a bit extra. It’s enjoyable to play on a floor that’s so totally different to the opposite surfaces.

Have you ever travelled to Europe earlier than?

I went to Germany and Austria final yr for some clay-court tournaments. I made it to 3 finals, profitable one and shedding two to my fellow team-mates from Australia. It was an excellent expertise and I appear to play nicely there.

Renee Alame in motion throughout her title-winning run on the 2023 Australian Junior Claycourt Championships. Image: Tennis Australia

How did you get into tennis?

My older sister was taking part in tennis and my dad really thought he would put me in a unique sport. However then my dad’s buddy advised him, ‘What are you doing? Put each of your daughters into tennis to allow them to be with one another alongside the way in which and assist one another’.

Your 15-year-old sister, Rianna, can be one among Australia’s prime juniors. Is it enjoyable to coach collectively?

It’s actually useful to have the ability to practice along with her, play along with her and get recommendation from her.

What are your long-term objectives in tennis?

I’m hoping to win Grand Slams someday and hopefully be No.1 on this planet.

Who’re your favorite gamers to observe?

I actually like Aryna Sabalenka and I like Maria Sharapova, though she’s retired now.

What do you love to do while you’re not taking part in tennis?

I like to hang around with household and spend high quality time with them. I wish to play different sports activities as nicely only for enjoyable. I’m very aggressive, so appear to do nicely in different sports activities as nicely.

What different sports activities do you play?

Volleyball, soccer and basketball.

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