Emerging Stars of Tennis:

Ricky Boone's Top 10 Teen Tennis Prospects and Their Promising FuturesBy Ricky Boone – January 3rd 2025 0745 Tennisinaminute.com

10. Liv Hovde (USA)The 2022 Wimbledon girls' champion has a rock-solid baseline game and competitive fire. As she adjusts to the physicality of the tour, I expect Liv to break into the Top 100 by year’s end.

9. Julieta Pareja (USA)The lefty from Florida is a late bloomer but has surged through ITF junior ranks with deceptive speed and feel. Her clay-court game is developing fast—Roland-Garros might be her future playground.

8. Emerson Jones (AUS)Australia’s next big thing, Jones blends athleticism with shot variety. A semifinalist at junior Slams and a wildcard winner on home soil, she’s tracking ahead of schedule.

7. Iva Jovic (USA)A powerful striker with a fierce return game, Jovic’s junior Slam results and WTA appearances point to a strong hard-court future. She’s mentally tough and tactically sharp beyond her years.

6. Taylah Preston (AUS)The most polished of the Aussie teens, Preston is already a Top 150 WTA player with an aggressive style and calm demeanor. Expect her to be Australia’s top-ranked woman within 2 years.

5. Alexandra Eala (PHI)The pride of the Philippines continues to climb. Trained at Rafa Nadal’s academy, Eala’s compact game and fierce discipline could make her Southeast Asia’s first Grand Slam Winner; matching her Junior success.

4. Maya Joint (AUS)A late surge in 2024 vaulted Joint into the spotlight. Known for her quick transition game and intelligent point construction, she has Top 50 potential within reach before turning 19. The only question is will she go to college?

3. Alina Korneeva (RUS)A two-time junior Slam winner and physical powerhouse, Korneeva already owns WTA wins over Top 30 players. If her body holds up, she’s a future main tour champion in waiting.

2. Clervie Ngounoue (USA)Wimbledon junior champ and former junior No. 1, Clervie’s mix of strength and finesse is rare. A big-stage performer with natural flair—she’s expected to crack the WTA Top 50 by mid-2026.

1. Sara Bejlek (CZE)Already a fixture in Slam main draws, Bejlek is a clay-court master with relentless defense and a lefty forehand that bites. A future Roland-Garros title contender, and likely Top 30 lock by 2026.

Final Word from Ricky Boone:“This generation is stacked. With players like Eala and Bejlek already making waves and names like Ngounoue and Korneeva waiting to erupt, women’s tennis is heading into a golden era of teen talent.”