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Rising star off to ‘‘You’re Junior Fed Cup representing your country, which is a JACOB BELESKI big deal.’’ TENNIS Tamara Anderson

Rising tennis star Tamara Ander- It was a remarkable achieve- son is taking her national success ment considering the girls had not and replicating it on an inter- played together before. national stage. ‘‘It was my first time playing The 15-year-old Onslow College with Valentina and Nina. I played From left, Oliver Whyte (Scots College), Jacob Masseurs (Wellington College) and Rongotai College’s Fraser Norrington have student and under-16 national against Nina in the semis of the been selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools under-19 team. champion has helped the New Zea- nationals and against Valentina in land under-16 girls’ Junior Feder- the quarterfinals in Qatar,’’ Ander- ation Cup tennis team qualify for son said. the world finals, to be played in Qatar was the location of the Hungary in September. junior ITF singles tournament Wellington trio in NZSS team Anderson, Nina Paripovich held before the Fed Cup event, (16), Valentina Ivanov (15), and where Anderson enjoyed another CHELSEA McLAUGHLIN ‘‘It was one of the best achieve- overseas for another club or coach Marcel Vos qualified after successful run. FOOTBALL ments of my life,’’ he said. maybe university in America, and finishing fourth at the Asia- ‘‘I was really happy to get into ‘‘To represent my country is an playing for New Zealand is the big Oceania zone qualifying tourna- the semifinals of my first ITF event awesome feeling.’’ [goal].’’ ment in New Delhi last month. overseas in Qatar.’’ Three Wellington players have Masseurs was involved in the Whyte said having coaches in They will be joined by 15 other An impressive summer season been included in the New Zealand under-17 wider training squad, but Australia see him play would teams from around the world. at home had allowed Anderson to Secondary Schools boys’ under-19 said he was pleased to be named in hopefully open up doors. Anderson said playing in the achieve long-term goals and con- team. the under-19 national side after ‘‘I’d like to get a pro contract at sub-continent presented different firmed her talent that had been on Jacob Masseurs, 16, of Welling- some past disappointments. the Phoenix or somewhere in challenges to what she was used to display regularly in recent years. ton College, Fraser Norrington, 17, ‘‘I was pretty stoked. It was Europe and play for New Zealand in New Zealand. ‘‘My season has been great. I of Rongotai College and Oliver good to see the name on the sheet.’’ as well.’’ ‘‘It’s really different. The courts played the teams’ event with Ten- Whyte, 16, of Scots College were Whyte, also a Wellington Masseurs said, although the are quite dusty, the game is a lot nis Central where we came second- named in the squad which will Phoenix reserves squad member, future was in the back of his mind, faster and the weather, of course, equal with Auckland. After that I tour in July. said he had been involved in other he was happy to take it one game is a lot hotter.’’ won the under 16s national singles Regional trials were held at tours around the country but was at a time. It also meant she had to get used title, which was my goal since July Wellington College, before a wider excited about playing Australian ‘‘Every time you go out and to playing without her usual last year so I was really happy group of 40 from around the teams. play you try and do well. hometown support. ‘‘It was weird with that,’’ Anderson said. country assembled in Cambridge ‘‘I’m looking forward to playing ‘‘I think the States are quite hot for me being my first time playing She had already identified goals in December after which the team against high quality football teams right now, that’s kind of in my overseas and not having my coach, to work towards for later in the was announced. like the Western Sydney Wander- mind, but right now I’m just con- family and friends and loyal year. The team had a training camp ers youth and the Aussie cerned about playing well.’’ supporters being there.’’ ‘‘After the Fed Cup finals I’m in Cambridge last week and will Secondary Schools team,’’ he said. College Sport Wellington prem- Anderson enjoys playing in a aiming for 18s nationals and assemble again in July for a pre- The boys all aimed to play well, ier youth grading games begin on team, although the basic approach regionals in December.’’ tour camp in Auckland. In the both individually and as a team, Saturday. remains the same. Anderson’s focus now turns to meantime, players will continue to during the tour to get positive Defending champions Hutt ‘‘You’re representing your catching up on school work and play school and club games. results and help their individual International Boys’ School begin country, which is a big deal. training before tournaments in After crossing the Tasman they careers. All three were looking for- their season at home against Para- You’re in a team but it’s still an Australia in July. will play the Australian and New ward to the opportunities the tour paraumu. In other games, Rongo- individual sport.’’ She said her success would not South Wales Secondary Schools would bring. tai host neighbours St Pat’s town, The team advanced to the top have been possible without con- sides and exhibition matches Norrington said: ‘‘Playing the Wellington College play Upper eight playoffs after wins against stant support from the people close against the Western Sydney Australian Secondary Schools side Hutt and Scots take on Onslow. Malaysia and Kazakhstan and a to her. Wanderers and Sydney FC acad- and playing an international game Meanwhile, Hutt Valley High loss to the top seeds Japan. ‘‘I have heaps to get through so emy teams. is a big deal for me, and also School’s Maya Hahn and Welling- They secured fourth by I’m catching up on it now. My Norrington said this was his playing in front of some good ton Girls’ College’s Maggie Jen- accounting for China before losing parents, teachers, coaches and first time in a national team and he coaches over there and hopefully kins made the girls’ NZSS under-15 their semi-final to Thailand and Onslow College’s Junior Fed Cup-bound tennis star Tamara Anderson lines up a sponsors have been really support- was looking forward to playing for getting spotted. team which will also travel to the play-off for third to India. backhand in practice. PHOTO: NICK WONG ive,’’ Anderson said. New Zealand. ‘‘I’d like to get spotted and go Australia in July. Sport Top Australians Paddon focused on in exodus to ‘one step at a time’ CLAY WILSON MOTORSPORT Paddon Q and A casualty ward 1. First car: ‘‘The Brick’’ was a 1982 Mini Leyland he bought for $500 Hayden Paddon says ‘‘a bit more’’ and first raced at the Ashburton of three things is all that separates airport. feeling unwell in the dressing him from a world rally champion- MARK GEENTY 2. First ride in a rally car: With room. ship. his father, Chris, aged six or seven. The 36-year-old Western Aust- Last week, the Kiwi flyer’s rate ‘‘He used to scare me a lot, so I ralian has a batting average of 95.5 of acceleration towards his dream didn’t enjoy it very much. [Dad] is Having proven extremely tough to from 15 tests after scoring 239, 60 increased when he scored a smart enough to know not to get dislodge for New Zealand’s bowl- and 10 in Australia’s 2-0 maiden WRC victory at Rally in the car [now].’’ ers last summer, Australia’s top series win in New Zealand in Argentina. 3. Favourite rally: Kuri Bush cricketers are now falling like February. A history-making triumph, (Otago, NZ), Nambucca (NSW, Aus), ninepins. Smith added to Rising Pune making him the first New Zealand Ouninpohja (Finland). In a bizarre sequence of events, Supergiants coach Stephen driver to win an event at the 4. Favourite overseas rally: run machine ’ freak Fleming’s woes when he was ruled highest level of the sport, it was Finland. ‘‘It’s amazing. It’s a injury when struck on the head by out of the IPL with a wrist injury also secured in dramatic fashion. rollercoaster, just jumping all the an errant throw from a Middlesex after scores of 46 not out, 101 and 45 Steven Adams grabs a rebound ahead of Tim Duncan during the NBA playoff match yesterday. PHOTO: USA TODAY SPORTS But the 29-year-old from Gerald- time.’’ team-mate made it six top in his last three innings. Aust- ine is adamant it hasn’t provoked 5. Being in a WRC team: "Out of Australians currently sidelined. ralia’s physiotherapist Alex any thought of upsetting defending this world. 190 people in a team. Four of those were from injur- Kountouris didn’t expect it would world champion Sebastien Ogier’s It’s completely different to what I ies suffered during the Indian rule Smith out of any international charge for a fourth straight title, Adams comes up big for OKC grew up with.’’ Premier League which saw cap- cricket as the world’s top-ranked those aspirations reserved until at 6. Being scared: Doesn’t happen. tain , Mitchell Marsh, test and one-day international least next year. ‘‘It’s like my safe haven inside the and John Hastings team prepare for a Caribbean tour series opener en route to a 124-92 He came up with a huge defens- ‘‘I am just focused on the pro- MARC HINTON car, it’s where I feel safest.’’ forced home, joining key strike next month. victory. ive rebound late in the piece when cess to achieve that goal,’’ Paddon BASKETBALL 7. Driving on normal roads: ‘‘It’s bowler on the Allrounder Mitchell Marsh – Adams had a massive game for the Spurs were throwing the said. ‘‘We just have to do things good. It’s actually a good chance sidelines as he recovers from ankle snapped up by Pune for 48 million the Thunder, too, even though his kitchen sink at the Thunder, and one step at a time. We have to work to relax and unwind, set the cruise surgery which ruled him out of the rupees [NZ$1.07 million] at the IPL The finish was what they will be contribution on the stats sheet was then on the controversial final pos- even harder now to consistently do control and listen to some music.’’ World and the IPL. auction in February – was forced talking about for the next few days, heavily overshadowed by his session, with 13.5 seconds remain- it more often.’’ 8. Being a passenger: ‘‘No good, Ironically the Australians are in a home with a side strain suffered but a monster contribution from superstar team-mates Russell ing, Adams was arguably the hero If the days following Paddon’s I’ve got to be driving. I very rarely designated ‘‘rest period’’ amid a while batting at training. Brother Kiwi Steven Adams to the Westbrook (29 points, 10 assists, of the game for the Thunder. breakthrough victory are any- do it and when I do I’m always a packed international schedule. Shaun was the latest to join the Oklahoma City Thunder’s thrill- seven rebounds) and Kevin Durant The 22-year-old Kiwi did very thing to go by, there is little doubt bit nervous.’’ Voges was taken to hospital queue to the airport on Monday ing series-levelling victory over (28 points on 11-of-19 shooting and well to get back off an inbounds that the commitment required to 9. Hidden talents: None. ‘‘I’m not suffering from concussion and will when the Kings XI Punjab bats- the San Antonio Spurs should also seven rebounds). turnover to, first, prevent a likely take that next step will not be an very talented. It’s lucky I can drive play no part in the remainder of man suffered a back injury. Hast- get some air time too. Adams played big minutes (37) game-winning layup from Patty issue. a rally car our I’d be out of luck.’’ Middlesex’s county championship ings, the ODI seamer, didn’t play at Adams and the Thunder had a and came up big throughout most Mills, then force Manu Ginobili to Team and media obligations 10. Living in Germany: ‘‘It’s division one match against all in the IPL after he injured an little help from a referee’s no-call, of them as he finished with 12 bail out of his drive, and finally were followed by a long flight back difficult. There is a bit of Hampshire at Southampton. ankle in a warmup game for and some much-needed luck as points on five-of-six shooting (on challenge a Mills three-pointer in to New Zealand, where he was homesickness. Obviously we’d like The Middlesex skipper was Kolkata. well, as they scrambled a bounce- an array of slams) and a career the corner that ended up an straight back behind the wheel for to be in New Zealand, it’s the best standing at first slip and was Other high profile internation- back, and controversy-tinged, 98-97 playoff high 17 rebounds (14 airball. Even after that, when he the Rally of Whangarei. place in the world...but struck on the back of the head als to suffer IPL-ending injuries victory over the Spurs in game two defensive) for his third career post- ended up in the crowd, he The hectic schedule meant [Germany] is where we have to when wicketkeeper John Simpson were Kevin Pietersen, Faf du of the Western Conference season double-double. He was a appeared to have to shake off a Paddon had hardly had the chance be.’’ was unable to gather sub Ollie Plessis (both Pune), Lasith semifinals in San Antonio yester- much-needed physical presence Spurs fan who was holding him. to let the magnitude of what he had Rayner’s lobbed throw. Malinga and Lendl Simmons (both day. inside for the Thunder. From there the Thunder were achieved in Argentina sink in. Voges hit the ground heavily Mumbai). The latter’s injury The result levels the series at But it was at the end that able to prevent LaMarcus Aldridge The rare trip home was, how- ‘‘It is incredible, particularly and there was immediate concern allowed Black Caps opener Martin 1-1 in the most unlikely of circum- Adams showed the poise and pres- getting his hands on the ball under ever, a reminder of just why he when you have as much support for his wellbeing before he was Guptill a callup to the Mumbai stances, after the Spurs had had ence that belies his mere three the hoop and escape with the was so proud to be a Kiwi doing his behind us as what we here in New assisted off and later complained of Indians. their way with the Thunder in the years in the league. much-needed victory. thing on the world stage. Zealand,’’ Paddon said.

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