Irish teenager claims historic victory to qualify for Junior Australian Open

15-year-old Georgia Drummy has become the youngest Irish player ever to qualify for a Grand Slam event.

Irish teenager claims historic victory to qualify for Junior Australian Open

15-year-old Georgia Drummy has become the youngest Irish player ever to qualify for a Grand Slam event.

Overnight the Mount Anville student defeated American Helen Abigail Altick to qualify for the junior Australian Open, despite her opponent being 115 places ahead of her in the rankings.

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