What happened to the 2024 winners

In the wake of their elders such as Rafael Nadal, Martina Hingis, etc., left their mark on the Petits As 2024 by winning the 42nd edition before continuing their journey to the summits.

From the Little Aces to the title of World Champion

In the Boys category, it was the American Michael Antonius, aged 14, who won in the final against the Spaniard, Izan Baranes Lasala (4-6, 6-2, 6-0).

Since then, the 2024 winner, considered the new nugget of American Tennis, has participated in several ITF (International Tennis Federation) tournaments. With good results and victories like in France at Pontet, on clay this time, which allowed him to improve his junior world ranking and win the Junior World Championships last August.

These performances contributed to his qualification for higher level competitions including Junior Grand Slam tournaments. He attracted the attention of very high level sponsors and tennis academies. Aged 15, he will not come to defend his title in Tarbes.

The Russian goes up again

In the girls category, the final was won by the Russian Mariia Makarova, also aged 14 in January 2024. She beat her compatriot, Ksenia Ruchkina (6-4, 6-3) after a magnificent run.

After her lovely victory in Tarbes, the young Russian, who trains in Europe, continued to develop her professional career by participating in international tournaments for young people, aiming to integrate the ITF and WTA (Women's Tennis Association) circuits. She is currently 130th player in the ITF Juniors rankings.

The best in wheelchair tennis

Les Petits As also opens its courts to players with disabilities.

In the boys category, it was the Dutchman, Ivar Van Rijt, aged 18, who won the wheelchair tennis tournament against the Austrian Maximilian Taucher, with a score of: 6-2, 6-3.

Thanks to his victory, he continued his career by competing in junior international tournaments and joined the professional circuit by participating in ITF competitions to prepare for playing on the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) circuit. It was noticed by experts and sponsors.

Among the girls, the final victory was obtained by the Frenchwoman, Ksenia Chasteau, beating the Japanese, Yuma Takamuro: 6-2, 6-7, 6-2.

Aged 18, she continued to progress on the junior and ITF circuit to win Roland-Garros Juniors in singles and doubles and was voted best junior wheelchair tennis player of the year.

The two wheelchair tennis winners will be able to come and defend their title during the 43rd edition.