It was an early start at the National Tennis Centre, all 12 players met up just before 8am to run through the drills and points play on the indoor courts. At 9.15am taxis turned up to take the players to the All England Club. It was a nervous wait as it was very overcast and the children were keen to get onto the courts. At 10.30am they were given the go ahead to get into action. The children had one hour to demonstrate their skills. A couple of players were interviewed on live radio regarding their experience. They both did very well and answered all the questions. At the end of the demonstration the players had a second treat and got to visit the players practice area in Aorangi Park. They got to see the best players up close practicing, shook hands with some of them! and got autographs from the likes of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, David Ferrer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and many more. They also had a presentation from the head stringer that strings Nadal’s rackets. They were all given some of Nadal’s old string.
What a great day for all these young players!!!