The Acura Tennis Classic is returning to La Costa Resort and Spa July 28 August 5 -and glorious Carlsbad, CA weather should greet 56 of the top women tennis players in the world during this weeklong match.
These tennis stars will be arriving from all corners of the globe, and include such luminaries as tennis divas Venus Williams and Maria Sharipova, along with Rancho Santa Fes own wildcard, Coco Vanderwighe. At 15, Vanderwighe may be the youngest player on these hallowed courts and is one of the local favorites. She is also said to be looking forward to possibly playing across the court from Venus Williams.
Locals crowds will be cheering her on!
Qualifying play begins Saturday, July 28 with play in the main draw to begin on Monday.
This is reportedly the last year that the legendary La Costa Resort and Spa will be hosting the Acura Tennis Classic event.
15 years old and playing a professional sport (tennis) already? I played minor league ball and shoot, I was just learning the ropes of baseball at 15 years old. I can’t imagine someone that young playing professional sports at that age and also having to keep up with school and other social pressures that 15-16 year old teenagers normally experience.
Derek: It was a wild card draw for the Rancho Santa Fe teenager, but a lucky one from her perspective.
We think 15 is young, but then see them even younger in the ranks of pro golf. Consider also the early and pre-teen Olympic competitors in gymnastics and ice skating.
From our perspectives, they are probably all to young. The pressures for early success are very, very strong–and not only in the United States.
You could probably address this subject better, but it seems baseball, football, basketball, soccer and other sports demand more physical development before reaching the pro levels.
Thanks for your thoughts!