Whiley makes strong start to year

Wheelchair tennis star Jordanne Whiley has recorded some impressive wins in two senior tournaments in Florida.

The 15-year-old from Halesowen faced world number one Esther Vergeer in last week's Pensacola Open, losing 6-1, 6-1 despite a brave performance.

Whiley had defeated three-time Paralympian Arlette Racineux of France to reach the second round.

She also partnered British number one Lucy Shuker to the quarter-finals of the women's doubles.

In the Florida Open in Boca Raton earlier this month, Whiley beat American Jan Proctor before falling to the world number three Sharon Walraven from the Netherlands.

While the teenager was in Florida, her parents attended a ceremony at Villa Park which saw Whiley named the Female Sports Personality of the Year at the Disability Sports Awards.

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