What I’ve learnt from junior tennis: Avoid the knockouts
The following article is the fourth in the series by Paul K. Ainsworth, a Tennis Parent in the UK (
The following article is the fourth in the series by Paul K. Ainsworth, a Tennis Parent in the UK (
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Danielle Lao grew up a fierce competitor on the tennis courts of SoCal. She went on to an incredible college career at USC before finding success on the WTA tour. Now, she coaches junior players in the area, including the winner of the 2026 USTA Billie Jean King National Championships 18-and-under Singles Consolations, Natalie Kha. Hear from Danielle why playing the backdraw was important for Natalie in this event and how she made it through 2-3 matches per day for 8 straight days.