The ATA SuperChamp athletes traveled to Houston and Wichita Falls to compete in the March Major Zones. While the 12s/14s event in Houston was a complete wash, the 16s/18s we’re able to compete on Sunday and complete the tournament.

Abigail Chiu, competing in the Girl’s 18s, claimed the championship crown in her singles draw by going undefeated.
“Abigail played great this weekend!!” Coach Leighton Forshee said. “She handled the terrible conditions beautifully and used the wind to her advantage in the semis and finals. She was mentally a rock and beat two girls she had lost to the last time she played them.”
In the Boy’s 16s, Payton Holden finished in the final four by reaching the semifinals. Payton took down A. Chieffalo 7-6(3), 7-5 in the quarterfinals.
In the Boy’s 18s A draw, Spencer Chiu fought his way to the quarterfinals, taking down the number 2 seeded Henry Adams 6-7(4), 6-4, 11-9 for his second victory.
“I thought Spencer Chiu played very well in this event, making it to the quarters,” Coach Jack Newman said. “He used lefty patterns well and did not let the extreme wind impact his attitude.”
Granville Kaynor reached the quarterfinals of the Boy’s 16s A draw.
“Granville played very well to reach the quarters,” Coach Vince Segovia said. “He is playing with a lot more confidence.”
In the Girl’s 16s, Adi Ford won a tough first round match 2-6, 6-3, 10-4, and impressed Coach Vince in doing so.
“Adi competed very well especially after a week off due to illness, great comeback in her first round match,” Coach Vince said.
While the rain washed away the entire event in Houston and caused doubles and consolation to be cancelled in Wichita Falls, the ATA athletes were still able to earn impressive results once they took the court. Congratulations to everyone who competed last weekend, and good luck in upcoming tournaments!