Established January 2024 by former Australian professional tennis player Sophie Letcher, Sunlight Tennis is proudly based at Pottsville Beach Tennis Club, Bundjalung Country, Northern New South Wales, Australia ☀️

Sophie and her brothers have been playing tennis since they could walk. Growing up on the home tennis court, competing around the country and globe has now shaped them into Professional Tennis Coaches.

Sophie Letcher is a Qualified Tennis Australia + ATPCA Coach & Peaceful Growing Mentor.

A top-ranked Australian tennis player, Sophie was ranked #1 Female Junior in Australia 2010, and earned her professional World Womens Ranking at just 15 years of age. Her career-high world WTA singles ranking #253 and career-high world WTA doubles ranking #367. Ranked #11 Australian Women Tennis Player 2010. 2011 Australian Open Women’s Grand Slam Player. At the peak of her career, Sophie recorded wins over several top 100 WTA players.

Tennis excellence runs deep in the Letcher Family. Sophie’s late father, Cliff Letcher, was a world-class doubles players in the 1970-1980s, reaching finals at both Australian Open and US Open, earning a membership in the prestigious Last 8 Club, and achieving world rankings of #54 in singles and #18 in doubles. Her mother, Cathy also competed professionally, reaching a world ranking of #180. Cliff and Cathy partnered together in mixed doubles at Wimbledon. All family members have held Professional Tennis Rankings.

Having played tennis and been around the sport her whole life, Sophie now has the honour of sharing her time, skills, knowledge and joy with the community. Sophie has been tennis coaching and working with children since 2014 & started coaching in the Northern Rivers Region in 2019. She holds deep values around children growing up with a meaningful connection to the land and the natural world.

Offering Professional Tennis Coaching with a Holistic Approach. Our sessions are friendly, high-quality and fun. Sessions are offered weekly and are designed for kids and adults of all levels & abilities.

Sunlight Tennis is located at Pottsville Beach Tennis Club 🎾☀️ - “Come play!”

SUNLIGHT TENNIS

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