No tennis academy in the world better prepares current or aspiring professionals than the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. With 10 worldwide No. 1-ranked players and countless more ATP and WTA players to its credit, the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy offers completely customized training programs to players competing in Futures, Challengers and ATP- or WTA-level tournaments. All participants of this tennis training camp must have verifiable ATP or WTA points. Upon arrival, players are evaluated and matched with others of a similar skill level. 
Lambert has been with the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy for almost thirty-five years. First as a player and then as a coach, Lambert played a major role in the development of the tennis program at IMG Academies. He served as a traveling coach for Monica Seles, Jim Courier, and Tatiana Golovin. Lambert’s playing days were as impressive as his illustrious coaching career. He was a four-year letter winner at the University of Arkansas and went on to a professional career shortly after. He was ranked on the ATP Tour in singles and doubles for three years.
Nishikori has been training at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy since he was 12 years old. At the age os 22, he is now the highest ranked male Japanese tennis player in history and is currently ranked #17 in the world. He reached the quarterfinals of the 2012 Australian Open, which included a win over top-10 player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the fourth round. Nishikori is definitely one of the top young players on the ATP World Tour and is sure to be challenging for titles for years to come!
Eddie Herr Jr. Tournament
The Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Tournament has served as a springboard to the professional tennis tour for such names as Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, David Nalbandian, Anna Kournikova, Mardy Fish, Xavier Malisse, Marcelo Rios, Jelena Jankovic, and Ana Ivanovic -- to name just a few.
Founded in 1987 by Eddie's grandson (Glenn Feldman) to honor his grandfather for his life's passion and success of bringing the world's best junior tennis players together to compete, the tournament now attracts the top junior players from many nations around the world! From a humble beginning of 100 participants, over 2200 players representing 92 nations applied for the tournament in 2010, which is currently being held at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Over 136 nations have competed in the "Eddie Herr" over the past 20 years, a testament to Eddie's passion and Vision to bring together the youth of the world!
To apply for participation in the Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Tournament, click here.
Event Overview:
| Dates and Times: | Division | Surface | Entry Deadline | Draw | Dates |
| 18's | Clay | November 1st | Main Draw Qualifying | Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Nov. 26-27 | |
| 16's | Hard | October 12th | Main Draw Qualifying | Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Nov. 25-27 | |
| 14's | Hard | October 12th | Main Draw Qualifying | Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Nov. 25-27 | |
| 12's | Hard | October 12th | Main Draw Qualifying | Nov. 26-Dec. 2 Nov. 24-25 | |
| Hotel Information: | Click here to find the Official Hotel information for the Eddie Herr International Jr. Tennis Tournament. | ||||
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| Directions: | From Tampa International Airport: Follow I-275 South across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, to I-75 South. Take I-75 South to Exit 217 (State Road 70), Travel west on State Road 70 (becomes 53rd Avenue). Approximately ten miles to 43th Street West/Bollettieri Blvd. Take a left on Bollettieri Blvd. The entrance to IMG Academies will be on the left at the end of Bollettieri Blvd. From the North on I-75: Take Exit 217 (old exit 41) and travel west on State Road 70 for approximately 20 minutes. Go to 43th Street West/Bollettieri Blvd. Take a left on Bollettieri Blvd. The entrance to IMG Academies will be on the left at the end of Bollettieri Blvd. From the South on I-75: Take Exit 217 B (old exit 41 B) and travel west on State Road 70 for approximately 20 minutes. Go to 43th Street West/Bollettieri Blvd. Take a left on Bollettieri Blvd. The entrance to IMG Academies will be on the left at the end of Bollettieri Blvd. | ||||
For more information:
Blake Ulrich
Director of Events
IMG Academies
5500 34th St. West
Bradenton, FL 34210
941.752.2681
blake.ulrich@imgworld.com
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