Whatever happened to previous junior finalists?

But hopes are high that the 17-year-old will be able to make the transition to the men’s tour.

Here, we look at what happened to seven Britons who reached Wimbledon junior finals.

LAURA ROBSON

Robson became the first British junior Wimbledon champion for 24 years in 2008. Aged just 14, Robson was the youngest winner of the title since Martina Hingis in 1994 – the year the Londoner was born. Robson lost to former world No 5 Daniela Hantuchova in her first full Wimbledon the following year, and to Jelena Jankovic in 2010. Her development was then hampered by a growth spurt. Despite leaving her coach, she reached the second round at Wimbledon this year where she put up a good fight against eventual runner-up Maria Sharapova.

MILES KASIRI

Kasiri became the first British boy to reach the Wimbledon junior final for 32 years in 2004, when he was beaten 7-5, 7-6 (8/6) by the Frenchman, Gael Monfils. While Monfils went on to reach the men’s top-ten and the semi-finals of the French Open, Kasiri was plagued by a succession of injuries and suspended from the LTA training programme for lack of effort. Now working as a personal trainer in Kent.

ANNABEL CROFT

Croft was tipped as a natural successor to grand slam champions Virginia Wade and Sue Barker after claiming the junior girls’ title in 1984. She won the prestigious Virginia Slims tournament at the age of 18 and reached a career-high 21st in the world, but she soon tired of the circuit and retired at the age of 21 to become a television presenter.

BUSTER MOTTRAM

Boys’ singles runner-up in 1972, Mottram rose to 15th in the world and reached the last 16 of Wimbledon, but saved his best performances for the Davis Cup, in which he represented Britain eight times. In retirement, Mottram became better known for his association with extreme right-wing views, and later repeatedly tried – and failed – to become a Conservative Member of Parliament.

GLYNIS COLES

A beaten junior finalist in 1972, Coles, known after marriage as Coles-Bond, went on to enjoy a fruitful professional career, twice reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon, in 1973 and 1975, where she lost on each occasion to the Australian, Margaret Court. She won the Swedish Open in 1973, and built a successful doubles partnership with Sue Barker.

STEPHEN WARBOYS

Warboys’ millionaire father Jack spared no expense in his quest to turn his son into a grand slam champion. He built his own court at the family home and even employed Rod Laver as a hitting partner. But despite finishing runner-up at junior Wimbledon in 1971, Warboys only enjoyed a brief professional career and emigrated to Canada.

STANLEY MATTHEWS

Son of the great England footballer, Matthews was the last British male to win junior Wimbledon – back in 1962 when he beat Russian Alexander Metreveli. Billed as the next Fred Perry, Matthews spent the next ten years on tour but failed to live up the hype that surrounded him following his Wimbledon win. He quit the game at the age of 27 and moved to the United States where he bought a thriving tennis club in Connecticut.