Tennis Europe Awards: France on top, Czechia trails in September update
France has been leading among European nations in overall tennis performance since the beginning of the year.
This article starts our monthly updates on the tennis nations’ ranking, based on the Tennis Europe method. Please note that the official final ranking is announced by the association at the end of the year. Our team calculates approximate results throughout the year. If you find any errors, please contact our editors through the ‘Contact Us’ page.
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At the end of August, France emerged as the overall leader. While they didn’t claim the top spot in any individual category, they consistently ranked high across the board. For example, in professional tennis, France finished second behind the Czech Republic, and in the junior rankings, they placed third behind the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. However, they surpassed their main competitors in senior tennis, wheelchair tennis, and beach tennis. So, based on the August results, our leader is France. Congratulations!
Professional tennis
In professional tennis, the Czech Republic delivered an outstanding performance, largely due to the strong rankings of its players in the WTA 150 and their successful results at the Olympic Games, particularly in women’s and doubles events.
Junior tennis
The Czech Republic has long been dominant in junior tennis, as shown in the current rankings. The Czech team earned key points in the Girls’ Under-16 and Under-14 categories and secured second place in total points at the Junior Summer Cups, finishing just behind Spain.
Senior tennis
In the senior rankings, Germany has been the long-term dominant team, consistently leading in most age categories at the European Masters Championships. They also hold the top spot in total points in the ITF seniors’ ranking, leaving their main competitors, the Italians, far behind.
Wheelchair tennis
Representatives of the Netherlands have traditionally been strong in wheelchair tennis. However, this year the United Kingdom team has been putting up a strong challenge, as demonstrated by their impressive performance at the Wheelchair World Team Cup.
Beach tennis
Last but not least, in the still-developing beach tennis scene, where fewer European nations are represented, Italy stands out. The Italians have dominated with impressive results, ranking high in the Top 20 ITF Rankings and excelling at the World Championships.
Looking ahead to September
This month, our focus is on the Paralympic Games, where crucial wheelchair tennis points are at stake. We’re also keeping an eye on the European Junior Championships for the 14 & Under, 16 & Under, and 18 & Under age groups, which could affect the junior rankings. Additionally, changes to the ATP 150 and WTA 150 rankings might bring surprises to the Tennis Europe Awards professional rankings. Stay tuned!
