AN aspiring young tennis star at Rydal Penrhos got the opportunity to hone his skills at a prestigious academy owned by one of the world’s greatest players.

Toby Evans, who is a Year 4 pupil at the school, recently spent the week at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, where he worked with coaches on improving all areas of his tennis play in incredible surroundings with other hopefuls from across the continent.

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner and one of the ‘Big Three’ in men’s tennis, converted his training place into a high-performance tennis centre in Mallorca.

Together with his team, led by his uncle Toni Nadal, the King of Clay created a unique system based on the experience acquired during all his years through the ATP circuit.

North Wales Pioneer: Toby won his age group tournament.Toby won his age group tournament.

This method includes the formation on values that, without a doubt, have been a fundamental element for the achievement of his triumphs.

The international tennis academy combines tennis and education, so that students can continue their tennis career without sacrificing academic progress.

Toby was given special permission by Rydal Penrhos to attend the Academy, with the pupil working exceptionally hard on his studies away from school.

It proved to be a very worthwhile experience for the North Wales youth squad member, who ended the week on a high by winning his age group tournament in fine style to conclude the break.

This is the latest in a series of notable accomplishments for Toby, who joined Rydal Penrhos last year.

He recently made his North Wales squad debut in the County Cup against opposition from Cheshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire. Toby has also represented Kent in competition.

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