Australian Open Junior Champions: Where are they now?

2005:

Boys’ Singles Champion: Donald Young

Girls’ Singles Champion: Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka

Donald Young is best known for his 17 match losing streak in 2012, the third longest in history, which perhaps says a bit about his career. Much was expected of Young during the early part of his career as he was hailed as one of the torchbearers of American tennis, which found itself so suddenly devoid of any stars. Young has failed to live up to the expectations though, with a career-high ranking of No.38, and a career which seems to be on a downward trend.

Azarenka though, is one of the true success stories of the junior circuit. The Belarussian has gone from strength to strength over the years and is the two-time defending champion of the tournament she won as a girl back in 2005. Always talented, she struggled for consistency and in big match play in the early part of her career, but is now firmly one of the best players in the world and perhaps the only one who can give Serena Williams a run for her money. She has reached the pinnacle of the game, attaining the No.1 ranking in 2012 and looks set to be a top player for a few years to come.