Operating in over 123 nations across the globe, the ITF Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI) is the national 14 & under junior development programme for a National Association, supported by the ITF. The JTI is a key part of the National Association's player development pathway. It starts with introducing tennis to children at grassroots level, providing learning and competitive opportunities within the ITF Schools Tennis programme and through Tennis10s - which uses modified equipment on smaller courts to ensure children can learn the game and remain engaged. The most talented players will be identified for focused player development within a high performance environment and these players may progress to representing their country internationally. The JTI provides opportunities for more tennis coaches, school educators and administrative organisers to support the player development pathway through the programme.

Our Development Officers work closely with the National Associations to spot the most talented 14 & under players. They are selected to receive performance-based training at the appropriate level, as well as entering them in national 12 & under and 14 & under competitions. This is the first step on a development pathway that has the potential to nurture these youngsters to become the champions of the future.