My build-up to Wimbledon: Oskari Paldanius

Finland’s Oskari Paldanius arrived in England towards the end of June hoping to make his mark at Wimbledon, having won the boys’ doubles title at Roland Garros alongside Alan Wazny of Poland. The 18-year-old was to play two tournaments, J300 Roehampton – the traditional warm up to Wimbledon for junior players – before turning his attentions towards the Junior Championships at SW19. As an extension of our Day in the Life content series, we spent time with Oskari at J300 Roehampton as he continued preparations to play at one of the world’s premier Grand Slam venues. The video gives a real flavour of what it is like to compete at an important junior tournament during the heart of the British summer. Oskari is also a member of the ITF-operated Grand Slam Player Development Programme Touring Team, with the video showcasing what it is like to travel as part of the team – and the significance of this development programme. Each year, groups of talented players from developing tennis nations are invited by the ITF to join Touring Teams, which are operated by the ITF on behalf of the Grand Slam tournaments. The Touring Team programme has helped scores of talented individuals to succeed where finances may have otherwise proved a barrier to their success. Click here to subscribe - shorturl.at/mBJW4 The International Tennis Federation is the world governing body of tennis. Founded in 1913, its purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the sport, delivering tennis for future generations in association with its 213 member nations. The ITF organises over 1,500 weeks of men’s, women’s and junior tournaments on the ITF World Tennis Tour, and also manages the ITF junior team competitions, ITF Beach Tennis World Tour, UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour. The ITF is the owner and rightsholder of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis, Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge, and manages the Olympic Tennis Event on behalf of the IOC. Visit: www.itftennis.com www.twitter.com/ITFTennis www.Facebook.com/InternationalTennisFederation www.instagram.com/itftennis