Angela Okutoyi: Kenyan teenager in Melbourne for Australian Open

Kenya’s Angella Okutoyi, the 2021 Africa Junior Champion, is in Melbourne to make her debut in the junior category at the Australian Open slated for 22nd – 29th January.
Okutoyi, recently ranked 60th globally, will warm up for the Grand Slam by taking part in the J1 Traralgon event scheduled for 14th – 19th January.
“I have practised for two weeks after breaking for Christmas. My preparations have been good. I have been training on the hard courts more because that is the surface we will use in Australia,” Okutoyi was quoted by the media.
“I’ve realized that, the level I am in doesn’t allow my mindset to think like a junior. I play with parents, experienced players and that means I have to put double the effort for my hard work to bear fruits. I’m aiming for a top 30 bracket and I believe I’ll achieve it.”
She is among 46 players enlisted for the main draw in the girls’ category.

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