13 December 2024 | Tennis Victoria

The 2024 Victorian State Masters, the pinnacle junior event in Victoria’s junior tennis calendar, will bring together the state’s brightest young players at the Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre from December 14 to 17. This invitation-only tournament will feature competitors who have excelled throughout the 2024 Junior Tour, making it a key milestone in the Victorian junior player pathway.

With Bendigo set as the tournament venue, tennis fans will witness thrilling matches as players compete in the 12/U, 14/U, and 16/U age groups. The event boasts a 32-player draw for 12/U and 14/U boys and girls, and a 16-player draw for 16/U boys and girls. To qualify, players must meet the National Championships’ standards, with invitations based on points allocation from the 2024 Junior Tour. These invites, set to be distributed in mid-November, mark an eagerly awaited opportunity for Victoria’s young stars to demonstrate their hard-earned skills.

Kim Kachel, CEO of Tennis Victoria, expressed his excitement, stating, “The Victorian State Masters is the perfect culmination of the junior tennis year. This event not only celebrates our young talent but also highlights the incredible hard work and dedication of the athletes, their respective private coaches and support teams. With Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre as the host venue, we’re looking forward to a brilliant tournament that truly sets the stage for Victoria’s future stars.”

In addition, the future stars of Victorian tennis will also compete for national titles at the 16/u and 18/u Australian Championships featuring the Progress Series Masters, with the prestigious event also set to be held in Bendigo for the first time from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 December 2024.

Whilst also competing for national titles, the overall winner of the 16/Australian Championships will be awarded with a main draw singles wildcard into the Australian Open 2025 Junior Championships. Meanwhile, the singles winners of the 18/u Australian Championships will be awarded a qualifying singles wildcard into an Australian Pro Tour event in 2025.

The Progress Series Masters event will offer a total of $30,000 in prizemoney, bringing together the 16 best players from the 2024 Progress Series prizemoney race.

The 16/u and 18/u Australian Championships, Progress Series Masters and Victorian State Masters promise to be memorable events, combining high-level competition with community support. As the year’s final junior tournament, it brings a fitting close to a competitive season and provides a launchpad for the state’s most promising players.

View the2024 Victorian State Masters entry list here and the 16/u and 18/u Australian Junior Tour Finals and Progress Series Masters entry list here.