Mika Stojsavljevic echoes Heather Watson with US Open junior title
Sep 07, 2024
Briton beats Wakana Sonobe 6-4, 6-4 in girls’ finalTeenager ‘super happy and grateful to my coaches’Mika Stojsavljevic ensured there was British success at the US Open as she became the junior champion. The 15-year-old Londoner beat Wakana Sonobe 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Briton to win the girls’ tournament in New York since Heather Watson in 2009.Stojsavljevic followed up her impressive semi-final display, where she ousted Iva Jovic – the 16-year-old American who made it to the second round of the main women’s draw – with another assured performance. Continue reading...