Ella on tour

2. - 7.3.2020 J4 Kramfors, Sweden

Ella Maj-Lis Haavisto

Born

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28.3.2002 in Kotka, Finland

Helsinki, Finland

170cm

Smash-Tennis, Helsinki

Right

two handed backhand

Yonex Vcore 100, 300g

grip size 2

260 (high 260, 24.2.2020)

Pasi Kinnunen

Eero Partio

Antti Roiha

Dreams don't work unless you do

Iha finaalis, JVG

Friends, family and all kinds of sports

Ella

I was born in 2002 in Kotka, Finland, from where I move to Helsinki for two years, before settling down in Tampere in 2016. Inspired by my big brother I started playing tennis at the age of four - tennis seemed a lot of fun and I wanted to join the group. I have always done lots of of sports, including gymnastics, basketball, and track & field but tennis always felt most compelling and I loved to hang around the tennis center. I love tennis because it requires lots of different skills and I to compete and travel.

Goals

My goal is to play a successful career as a tennis professional. Tennis is one of the most competitive sports and only the best players make it to the top. I believe I can reach my dream through daily hard working and commitment to a well-structured long-term plan. My life is organised in a way that enables me to practice with high quality and compete internationally.

2018

Year 2018 was interesting and eventful. I reached the final in two junior ITF's and gained valuable experience in women's professional tournaments in Tampere and Savitaipale. The most remarkable event of the year, and very important regarding the future, was my move to Good to Great academy in Stockholm. I started there in September and overall progress has been encouraging. Facilities, coaches, and other players are top quality!

2019

I started this year rehabilitating my shoulder, that had a small tear at the end of last year. Now I am fully fit and can't wait to start competiting again! This year I look forward to continue developing as a player on all areas. I will mostly play junior ITF's, and my goal is to reach the main draw in junior Grand Slams. I will also play the women's professional tournaments in Finland, national tennis league and adults Finnish Championships.

Have a great tennis year and see you on the court! Ella =)

NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2017 Womens Finnish Championship bronze medal

2017 U21 Finnish Championship gold medal

2017 U16 Finnish Championship gold medal

singles and doubles

2016 U14 ranking 1.

2016 U14 national team number 1 player

2016 Women Tennis League with Smash-Kotka

(8 wins, 1 defeat)

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2018 ITF G4, Lativa, runner-up