U13s National Schools 2026

The level of Tennis and shot making was a pleasure to watch as each junior pushed their own ability and played their heart out.

Daniel Morgan stormed through the last group, barely dropping a game, securing his spot in the final. The remaining spot was a 3-way tie, between 3 incredibly talented juniors, with Zoe Neville going through on game count back. The final was a rollercoaster, Zoe securing the first game but Daniel settled and won the next 4. Zoe was not letting us. Point by point, she continued to put Daniel under pressure. Even defended a match point at 4/5 to level the match at 5 all. By this time, it was Oratory junior activities, and so the side galleries were full! 5 all, 30 all and the tension could hardly be higher. Two chases set by Daniel meant he would change ends with the opportunity to serve it out. However, two outstanding cut returns from Zoe were a level above, and with that, she secured the match and the title.

A brilliant display of junior Tennis and our future stars.

Written by Claire Fahey