The 2026 Regional Talent Series has officially wrapped up, culminating in a fantastic two-day camp at the State Tennis Centre, where 16 of Western Australia’s top regional junior players came together for an unforgettable development experience.
Following a successful series of events held across regional WA, winners from each regional stop earned the opportunity to attend the final camp, reinforcing Tennis West’s commitment to nurturing young talent through engaging competitive environments and clear progression pathways.
The camp provided a unique opportunity for young players to train at a high-performance facility, benefit from enhanced coaching, and connect with the broader WA tennis community.
Across the two days, players were immersed in a range of high-quality development activities designed to challenge, inspire and build confidence both on and off the court.
Players took part in a variety of exciting sessions, including:
- On-court drills and match play
- A special Q&A session with Talia Gibson
- BlazePod reaction training and an S&C session
- Team building games and activities
The camp not only focused on technical and physical development, but also gave players the chance to build friendships and connect with fellow emerging athletes from across the State.
Regional Event Winners
The following players qualified for the camp after winning their respective Regional Talent Series events:
Kimberley
Hosted at Broome Tennis Club
Boys: Forrest Klunder, Broome Tennis Club
Girls: Mia Tyler, Broome Tennis Club
Wheatbelt South
Hosted at Narrogin Tennis Club
Boys: Zander Wilkie, Narrogin Tennis Club
Girls: Nikita Ness, Newdegate Tennis Club
Midwest
Hosted at Geraldton Tennis Centre
Boys: Blake Simpson, Geraldton Tennis Centre
Girls: Alice Jeffree, Geraldton Tennis Centre
South West
Hosted at Bunbury Tennis Club
Boys: Ekam Rosha, Bunbury Tennis Club
Girls: Catrin Stenner, Busselton Tennis Club
Wheatbelt North
Hosted at York Tennis Club
Boys: Hamish Marwick, York Tennis Club
Girls: Pheobe Wherrett, York Tennis Club
Great Southern #1
Hosted at Katanning Tennis Club
Boys: Damien Chambers, Katanning Tennis Club
Girls: Adahna Wells, Kojonup Tennis Club
Great Southern #2
Hosted at Tenterden Tennis Club
Boys: Asher Craig, On Court Tennis Academy
Girls: Zuri Ochieng, On Court Tennis Academy
Goldfields / Esperance
Hosted at Esperance Tennis Club
Boys: Ralph Bednall, Esperance Tennis Club
Girls: Natia Bednall, Esperance Tennis Club
Peel
Hosted at Mandurah Tennis Club
Boys: James Dougherty, Mandurah Tennis Club
Girls: Aria Gupta, Mandurah Tennis Club
The Regional Talent Series continues to play an important role in identifying and supporting the next generation of tennis talent across Western Australia, ensuring regional players have access to meaningful development opportunities and clear pathways into higher-level competition.
Tennis West extends it thanks to the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport for their ongoing support through the regional servicing grant.
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