Ashlee Narker: Making History as the First Deaf Tennis Player to Win Australian Under 18 Championship

Ashlee Narker, keep this name. The 18-year-old New South Wales-born player made history this week by becoming the first deaf tennis player to win a women’s singles title at the Australian Under 18 Championship. Narker, the third seed in the draw, completed an impressive week in December, closing with a comfortable victory in the final against Lily Taylor (6-3, 6-3). Now there are several eyes on her, let’s remember that this trophy was already won at the time by legends like Ashleigh Barty.

2023-12-09 12:28:28
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