From Junior Champion to World No.1: Hannah Klugman's Tennis Journey
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From Junior Champion to World No.1: Hannah Klugman's Tennis Journey

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Summary:

  • Hannah Klugman reaches world No.1 in ITF Junior rankings at age 16

  • Historic 2025 season included Roland Garros runner-up, US Open semi-finals, and Wimbledon quarter-finals

  • First British player in 49 years to reach junior Roland Garros singles final

  • Six-time junior singles champion and Orange Bowl winner at age 14

  • Successful doubles career with Wimbledon and Australian Open finals appearances

Hannah Klugman Reaches World No.1 in Junior Tennis Rankings

Hannah Klugman has achieved the world No.1 spot in the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior rankings, marking a significant milestone as she transitions to professional tennis.

Hannah Klugman hits a volley on her Wimbledon debut

Impressive 2025 Season Performance

The 16-year-old British star secured the top ranking following an outstanding 2025 season where she:

  • Finished runner-up at Roland Garros
  • Reached the semi-finals at the US Open
  • Made the quarter-finals at Wimbledon

In May 2025, Klugman became the first British player in 49 years to reach the junior Roland Garros singles final.

Historic Junior Career Achievements

Klugman's junior tennis career has been remarkable from the start. At just 14 years old in 2023, she became the first British player to win the prestigious 18U Orange Bowl.

She has won six junior singles titles, with her most recent victory coming at the J300 Vrsar tournament last year. Klugman also placed fourth at the 2025 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals.

Doubles Success

The young star has also excelled in doubles competition:

  • Runner-up in the 2023 Wimbledon girls' doubles with fellow Brit Isabelle Lacy
  • Finalist at the 2025 Australian Open in girls' doubles
  • Reached the doubles semi-final at the US Open
  • Made the quarter-final at Roland Garros

Klugman's achievement of reaching world No.1 represents the culmination of her junior career as she now prepares to compete at the professional level.

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