Grace Gribbon (WA) and Shawn Lyu (Vic) have won the singles titles at the 2025 10/u Green Ball Nationals at Henley South Tennis Club in Adelaide.
Gribbon defeated Alicia Yang (ACT) 7-5 6-4 to claim the girls’ singles crown. It was one of three titles Gribbon won during the tournament, emerging victorious in the girls’ doubles and mixed doubles.
“It’s been great to be a part of the Green Ball Nationals because I’ve met lots of new friends and new people,” Gribbon said. “It’s been a really fun week, there are lots of nice officials here and it’s just been really nice.”
In the boys’ singles final, Lyu defeated fellow Victorian Christian Monda in a closely contested match 6-2 5-7 [10-7] to secure the trophy.
The finals were a fitting end to a tournament that hosted 64 players from around Australia. It was the first time players under the age of 10 had the opportunity to compete against the best players from around the country in their age group.
“Tennis Australia has been thrilled to bring the 10/u Green Ball Nationals to Henley South Tennis Club,” Tournament Director, Sean Spralja said.
“The tournament has provided a wonderful experience for our players to compete against others from around the country in a positive and fun environment.”
2025 10/u Green Ball Nationals title winners
Boys’ singles
Shawn Lyu (Vic) d Christian Monda (Vic) 6-2 5-7 [10-7]
Girls’ singles
Grace Gribbon (WA) d Alicia Yang (ACT) 7-5 6-4
Boys’ Doubles
Shawn Lyu (Vic)/Patrick Siriphromphan (Vic) d Kiaan Kottoor (Vic)/Christian Monda (Vic) 6-0 1-6 [10-4]
Girls’ Doubles
Grace Gribbon (WA)/Amber Zhang (NSW) d Chloe Bow/Grace Yuxi Liu (Vic) 6-1 7-5
Mixed doubles
Ayaan Malaney (WA)/Grace Gribbon (WA) d Shawn Lyu (Vic)/Amber Zhang (NSW) 7-3
Team champions
Team Popyrin
Paige Connolly
Shawn Lyu
Kiara Naqqash
Lexie Newton
Darcy Osborne
Lawrence Sun
Raymond Wu
Amber Zhang
Spirit of Tennis award
Imogen Followes
Braxton Gangell
Serving the Game award
Bruce Tucker