By Luke Baker

Bromley tennis player Sasha Hill is set to make an appearance on the hallowed Wimbledon turf next month.

As the likes of British No.1 Murray, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams show what they can do at this year’s Wimbledon, Hill can rest safe in the knowledge that she too will soon follow suit.

The 14-year-old has long been known as one to watch for the future and was at it again as she claimed victory in the HSBC Road to Wimbledon south east regional qualifier at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton.

Hill, a member of  Bromley Tennis Centre, will now play in the HSBC Road to Wimbledon 14 & Under Challenge at the All England Club between August 10 and 15.

Murray made history at Wimbledon back in 2013 when he became the first British winner of the Grand Slam in 77 years, and Hill admits she can’t wait to grace the hallowed turf.

“It was a really good match in the final and I played well and am just really happy that I managed to win,” said Hill, who beat Tiegan Aitken in straight sets to seal her triumph.

“It feels really good to know that I am going to play at Wimbledon, it’s a dream come true and I can’t wait.

“I knew I needed to prepare properly and managed to do that. This is my first tournament using a heavier racket and I feel confident.

“The experience has been really good and I think will help make me a better player.”

The HSBC Road to Wimbledon 14 & under Challenge began in 2002 and is an All England Club junior event initiative supported by the LTA – it has now expanded into Asia with a pilot scheme run in India seeing events held in Delhi and Mumbai.

It is the largest junior tournament in the UK, involving some 850 clubs, parks and schools with youngsters bidding to reach the national final at the All England Club.

And former British number one Tim Henman is urging Hill to make the most of her Wimbledon adventure.

“Congratulations to Sasha on winning the HSBC Road to Wimbledon Regional Final, he now has a brilliant opportunity to play at Wimbledon in the National Finals,” Henman said.

“Hopefully this will help inspire Sasha in her junior career and may even lead to him eventually playing at The Championships as a professional player.”

The HSBC Road to Wimbledon National 14 & Under Challenge is the UK's largest national junior grass court tournament and forms part of HSBC’s investment in the stars of the future.

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