Sean Thornley, currently ranked British number 22 from West Wickham will be flying the flag for British Tennis at the AEGON Pro Series $15K Futures event in Tipton next week.

The 20-year-old tennis star will compete in the prestigious international tennis tournament which attracts top players from all over the world.

Thornley joins a group of talented British juniors competing at the AEGON Pro Series at Tipton which runs from 9th March.

The AEGON Pro Series events feature many of the world’s up and coming players and for many it offers the first step on the professional ladder, with many players progressing to compete on the main ATP and WTA Tours. It is also a breeding ground for Britain’s best young players, including Team AEGON and AEGON FutureStars, to learn their trade against strong and often experienced international opposition.

Entry is based on ranking and Thornley has earned his place at the event following a successful season on the court.

Steven Martens, Player Director of the LTA, said:

“The AEGON Pro Series events showcase some of the best up and coming talent in the world and offer British players the opportunity to compete at the highest level on home soil. Competition is vitally important in developing both the tactical and mental competitive qualities the players need to have in place as they progress and develop."

Roger Draper, Chief Executive of the LTA, said: “British Tennis is committed to creating and improving competitive opportunities for all players and the AEGON Pro Series is a great example of this. It provides the players with the opportunity to test themselves against players from all over the world which can only be of benefit.”

AEGON Pro Series events take place all over the UK; all of which attract a strong field of national and international players. For more information please visit www.lta.org.uk/Pro-series