Rising Welsh tennis star Mimi Xu says she is “humbled” to have broken into the top 10 of the world junior rankings.
The 16-year-old from Swansea has climbed the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings after a string of impressive performances in major junior tournaments.
She reached the quarter-finals of the girls’ doubles at the recent French Open with compatriot Hannah Klugman.
Xu also reached the singles quarter-finals and doubles semi-finals at the Australian Open in Melbourne in January.
Xu is now preparing for Wimbledon, where she was the youngest player to compete in the junior tournament in 2021.
She reached the round of 16 of the All England club in 2022 and 2023.
This year she will also compete in the women’s qualifying event.
“I am incredibly proud and humbled to have reached the top 10 of the ITF world junior rankings,” said Xu.
“This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication that my team and I have put into my development.
“I am excited about what the future holds and will continue to strive for excellence in my career.”
