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09/04/08
A nice article about Ndindi Ndunda that played last year "Little Mo"/Smrikva Bowl
Ndindi Ndunda played 6th “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl and she is from the USA. Currently Ndindi Ndunda is ranked #133 in the USA in under 12 cathegory.
I found a nice article about Ndindi Ndunda made by USTA. Her mother Jane and her brother Mwaridi and also Ndindi’s tennis coach Vinh Do is mentioned in the article. They were all together in Smrikve and I was pleased to read about Ndindi Ndunda and also about “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl she played in Pula last year. I keep following Ndindi’s USTA ranking and she continues to progress strongly and fast. Please enjoy the article:
Rising Star Ndindi Ndunda
Rising tennis star Ndindi Ndunda started playing tennis at age five and was, at just age eight, selected as one of only two girls to represent the U.S. in the “Little Mo”/Smrikva Bowl in Croatia. She accomplished this by finishing as runner up in the National “Little Mo” Tournament held this year in Texas. This fine showing placed her in the prestigious ranks of players like Andy Roddick, who won the event when he was ten. Ndindi holds the #5 ranking in Mid Atlantic’s girls 10’s, and #17 in the 12’s. How did she accomplish this amazing feat at such a young age, just ask Coach Vinh Do and the tennis pro staff at the Fairfax Racquet Club.
Ndindi overpowers her opponents, some who are as much as four years her senior. Ndindi also hits with her 10 year old brother, Mwaridi, who is ranked #39 in the boys Mid Atlantic 10 year old division. Mwaridi holds nothing back when rallying with his younger sister. Ndindi’s mother Jane was the children’s first tennis teacher before searching for a professional. Jane searched long and hard and was not happy until she found Fairfax Racquet Club’s Vinh Do, who Jane feels motivates both her children to succeed.
What motivates this young superstar? The story of “Little Mo”, Maureen Connolly, who was #1 in the world at 16, 17 and 18 and became the first woman ever to capture the elusive crown, Grand Slam Champion in 1953, is truly inspirational to Ndindi. Today her champions are tennis icons Venus and Serena Williams. She aspires to their hard work and tennis greatness. She has her mind set on one day becoming a tennis tournament touring professional. I asked her Mother Jane Ndunda, how did Ndindi accomplish so much at such a young age? Jane says, “She started playing at age five, works very hard and has her brother Mwaridi, who plays tennis and practices with her. She also listens to her Mother once in awhile.”
Mrs. Ndunda again expressed how Vinh Do has been very good for Ndindi and Mwaridi to work with. The family is very happy with Fairfax Racquet Club and Fitness Center. When not working on her tennis game, Ndindi dances, does gymnastics and plays soccer. Obviously all this contributes to her success in fitness, footwork and fun.
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