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Sonny has only been playing tennis seriously for a year but is vying to become a state champion. Photo supplied

Byron Bay junior tennis player Sonny Reid  has been selected to play in the Champion of Champions event in Western Sydney this weekend.

Sonny has been playing tennis seriously for just over a year and plays approximately 10 hours a week including competitions.

‘He has an incredible work ethic and really is committed to being a great future tennis star,’ Andrew Bates from Byron Bay Tennis said.

Sonny has been selected by NSW Tennis Country to compete in the U/10 Boys at the 2023 NSW Champion of Champions event to be held in Springwood/Nepean on November 25-26.

Players will compete in a 32-player draw to decide the best players in the state.

The event features boys and girls competitions across four age groups inlcuding U/10, U/12, U/14 and U/16s.

All up 235 players from across the state have been selected to play at the tournament.

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