Described by his coach as a \u201cdream pupil\u201d, Alex Bulte (Devon Meadows) has captured the attention of more than just his coach over the last few months.<\/p>\n
Bulte, the third ranked player in Victoria for the 2002 birth year, turns 11 in May but that hasn\u2019t halted the youngster from pursuing his passion for tennis, he currently trains or plays five days a week.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlex is a dream pupil, he\u2019s engaged, consistently hard working and self-motivated,\u201d said Bulte\u2019s coach Tum Rakete.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis overarching strength is he is an amazing athlete. He\u2019s light, agile and very fast.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m trying to teach him to capitalise on that by being early to the ball and to initiate the attack.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bulte is taking small steps in his tennis career, listing one of his main goals to play in a National event, something he will achieve at the upcoming Optus 12s National Grasscourt Championships in Mildura where he has received a wildcard.<\/p>\n
In January, he led the Victorian Super 10s team (David Qariaqus, Enzo Aguiard, Jarryd Wildsmith) to victory in the National Finals held at Melbourne Park during the second week of the Australian Open.\u00a0 Bulte was promoted to the No.1 player for the Victorian team on the back of a solid first round performance and didn\u2019t disappoint, only losing one match for the remainder of the tournament.<\/p>\n
Bulte said the tournament was \u201clots of fun\u201d and that he thrived in the team environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like playing in a team … I knew them (his team mates) before,\u201d said Bulte.<\/p>\n
When asked about his favourite tennis player, he showed little hesitation in naming Rafael Nadal.<\/p>\n
\u201cI like his fighting, how he fights for every ball,\u201d said Bulte.<\/p>\n
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