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Full name | Isabelle Sofia Lacy |
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Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
Born | 1 July 2006 |
Singles | |
Career record | 0–0 (at WTA Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Billie Jean King Cup) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2022, 2023) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 0–0 (at WTA Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Billie Jean King Cup) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon Junior | F (2023) |
Last updated on: 30 May 2023. |
Isabelle Sofia Lacy (born 1 July 2006) is a British tennis player.[1]
Early life
editFrom Surrey, Lacy studies Maths and Business at A-level at school in Surbiton.[2]
Career
editLacy trains at the National Tennis Centre and is supported by the LTA's Men's and Women's programme.[3]
2022
editIn May 2022 as a fifteen year-old Lacy came through two rounds of qualifying to reach the main draw of the women's singles at the 2022 Surbiton Trophy, before being defeated by Mariam Bolkvadze.[4]
2023
editIn April 2023 Lacy won the national junior tennis title to ensure a wildcard into the 2023 Wimbledon Championship qualifying.[5] In June 2023 Lacy came through qualifying and beat top-100 ranked American Madison Brengle at the 2023 Surbiton Trophy.[6] In the quarter-final she faced compatriot Yuriko Miyazaki.[7]
Competing at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships she played the Girls' doubles alongside partner Hannah Klugman. They started their campaign with a win over Emerson Jones and Ema Milic.[8] They progressed through the rounds to reach the final of the girls' singles, beating American pair Tatum Evans and Alanis Hamilton in straight sets in the semi-final.[9] In the final, they were defeated by Czech pair Alena Kovačková and Laura Samsonová in straight sets.[10]
Personal life
editLacy is the daughter of Caroline Lacy, who is the head of tennis relations and event development at the Lawn Tennis Association, and who previously who represented Tim Henman as an agent. She attended Surbiton High School.[11] Lacy is a family friend of England international footballer Eric Dier, and he was seen court-side of her match at the Wimbledon Championships in 2022.[12]
Junior Grand Slam finals
editDoubles: 1
editResult | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponent | Score |
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Runner-up | 2023 | Wimbledon | Grass | Hannah Klugman | Alena Kovačková Laura Samsonová |
4-6, 5-7 |
References
edit- ^ "Isabelle Lacy". ITF. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ Bray, Jonny (8 June 2023). "Isabelle Lacy admits pre-match nerves before breakthrough win". bordercountiesadvertizer. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "ISABELLE LACY AND LUCA POW WIN PRESTIGIOUS LTA JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". Eurosport. 17 April 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "'I PLAYED REALLY SOLIDLY' - JACK DRAPER AND RYAN PENISTON SHINE ON DAY OF BRITISH BRILLIANCE AT SURBITON TROPHY". Eurosport. June 2, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Isabelle Lacy and Luca Pow crowned 18U Junior National champions". lta.org. 14 April 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
- ^ "Teenager Isabelle Lacy knocks out Madison Brengle for biggest win of career". The Independent. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ Bray, Jonny (9 June 2023). "Isabelle Lacy thrilled to keep Surbiton run going". swlondoner. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Klugman and Lacy kickstart Wimbledon doubles campaign". swlondoner. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "Wimbledon 2023 results: British teenager Henry Searle reaches final of boys' singles". BBC Sport. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ "Klugman and Lacy take pride in Wimbledon run". Bournmouth Echo. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Isabelle Lacy: British 16-year-old stuns Madison Brengle at Surbiton". The Times. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Wimbledon 2022: Eric Dier supports family friend Isabelle Lacy in junior match". The Telegraph and Argus. July 2, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.