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Flower Mound 9-year-old qualifies for prestigious national tennis competition
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
A 9-year-old from Flower Mound is making waves in the tennis world, winning a major regional tournament and advancing to nationals.
Emilia Ancelin of Flower Mound won the 10U division of the Little Mo Texas/South Regional Tennis Championship at the end of May.
Next, she will travel to Austin in S...
Key takeaway Emilia Ancelin of Flower Mound won the 10U division of the Little Mo Texas/South Regional Tennis Championship at the end of May.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
Emilia Ancelin's achievement puts a spotlight on the thriving youth tennis scene in southern Denton County. As she prepares to face top national competition in Austin, her success may inspire other young players in the area to pursue their own tennis ambitions. The fact that another local athlete, Ashlyn Krueger from Highland Village, has already made a name for herself in professional tennis, suggests that the region has a strong foundation for nurturing tennis talent. Ancelin's experience at the Little Mo National tournament will be closely watched by local tennis enthusiasts, who will be eager to see how she performs against the best young players in the country. Her story also highlights the importance of balancing academic and athletic pursuits, as she has managed to excel in both areas while attending Prairie Trail Elementary School.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A 9-year-old from Flower Mound is making waves in the tennis world, winning a major regional tournament and advancing to nationals.
Emilia Ancelin of Flower Mound won the 10U division of the Little Mo Texas/South Regional Tennis Championship at the end of May.
Next, she will travel to Austin in S...
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