Harry Purvis has excelled at tennis since he picked up a racquet just under 18 months ago. He started competing within six months and hasn’t looked back.
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The youngster’s most recent success includes a runners-up trophy when he played alongside Gunnedah’s Blake Nobilo in the 10-year-old boys doubles at the 2017 North West Tennis Championships.
The pair just missed out on the title when they went down in the final 6-5.
Harry’s father Mick said interest in the sport runs in the family.
“My wife used to play tennis as a junior and her brother was a tennis player.He was pretty good – he went to the States playing so it was just a family interest,” he said.
“Mum and dad have got a tennis court at their house so they go out there and practise a bit, it’s handy like that.”
Harry is coached by Brandon Burey every week and hopes to play in Coffs Harbour this weekend.