September 8th 2024.
Mika Stojsavljevic, a 15-year-old British tennis prodigy, has made history by winning the US Open junior title. It was an impressive victory for the 6ft tall teenager, who has always looked up to her idol, Maria Sharapova. She faced tough competition throughout the tournament, including a challenging semi-final match against third seed American Iva Jovic. However, Stojsavljevic's determination and skill prevailed, and she secured a 6-4 6-4 win over Japan's Wakana Sonobe in the final.
This achievement is even more remarkable considering Stojsavljevic's tight schedule. She only has three days to bask in her triumph before she has to return to school. Despite her young age, Stojsavljevic understands the importance of education and is determined to balance her tennis career with her studies. She reveals, "I'm going back to school on Tuesday. I'm flying back on Sunday and then going back to school. I have my GCSEs this year, and obviously it's important to get those done. We'll see after that."
Stojsavljevic is a student at Loughborough Amhurst School, which is partnered with the LTA National Academy. She is grateful for the support and resources provided by her school, which allow her to focus on her tennis training. However, there is one subject that she dreads and hopes to avoid on her first day back. "I hate maths! I haven't got my timetable yet, but I'm sure it will be pretty intense," she admits. Despite her dislike for maths, Stojsavljevic remains dedicated to her studies and is determined to excel in both her academic and athletic pursuits.
One unique aspect of Stojsavljevic's school is that she is in small class sizes with other tennis players. This setup allows her to have a more focused and tailored education, which is essential for her busy schedule. She shares, "In our set-up, it's only tennis players in our classroom. They have made these really small classrooms to make sure it's just focused on us. So I think it will be a little bit easier just being with tennis people. But around school, it might be a little bit different."
Despite the challenges of balancing school and tennis, Stojsavljevic remains determined and focused on achieving her goals. Her historic win at the US Open junior title is just the beginning of her promising career, and she is determined to continue working hard both on and off the court.
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