Freshman Noah Johnston Brings Grand Slam Experience to Georgia's Tennis Roster

Noah Johnston, a freshman on the University of Georgia's tennis team, has made a remarkable impact on the world's biggest tennis stages before even starting his college career. At 17, Johnston competed in three Grand Slam juniors, reaching the finals in two, and now he is set to join the Bulldogs' roster.

Key Takeaways:

• Johnston competed in three Grand Slam juniors - Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open - reaching the finals in two of them.
• Johnston's partner, Benjamin Willwerth, and he had a remarkable run at the Roland Garros Juniors, making it to the doubles final.
• Johnston's experience was life-changing, showing him that he has the potential to compete at the highest level.
• Johnston's mother, Sophie Woorons, a former All-American player at Clemson, has been his coach throughout his tennis career.
• Johnston's father, Andy Johnston, coached the women's tennis team at Clemson for 15 years and helped the team to five ACC titles.
• Johnston sees similarities between his mother's coaching style and that of Georgia's head coach Jamie Hunt.
• Johnston is one of five new players to join Georgia's tennis roster this year.
• Johnston and his teammate Gabriele Vulpitta received a wildcard bid to the ITA All-American Championships for doubles but opted out to continue training.

Statistics:

• Three Grand Slam juniors - Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open - that Johnston competed in.
• Two Grand Slam finals reached by Johnston.
• Five new players joining Georgia's tennis roster this year.
• One wildcard bid received by Johnston and Vulpitta for the ITA All-American Championships for doubles.

Sources:

• University of Georgia Athletics
• "UGA's Noah Johnston Eyes Bright Future on and off Court"*
• Clemson University Athletics*