Ellie-Rose Griffiths discusses pressures of tennis parenting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Ellie-Rose Griffiths, a former top-ranked junior player, reflects on the intense pressures faced by young tennis players and their parents. Pushy parents are a common issue, leading to extreme behaviors during competitions, according to Griffiths and coach Chris Johnson. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) acknowledges the problem and is set to launch a 'Fair Play' initiative to promote positive behavior among parents. Griffiths recounts her own experience of burnout at 19, emphasizing the toll that competitive tennis can take on children. The LTA has made changes to its ranking system to alleviate pressure on young players, but concerns remain among coaches and parents about expectations placed on children.
- •Griffiths trained full-time by age nine, leading to burnout.
- •Incidents of aggressive parental behavior have occurred at competitions.
- •The LTA will launch a 'Fair Play' initiative to improve parental conduct.
- •Changes to the ranking system aim to reduce pressure on young players.
- •Coaches emphasize that young athletes should be kids first.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — How not to be a tennis parent
- 6:47 AMBBC Sport — How not to be a tennis parent
"Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
"Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:55 AMHow not to be a tennis parent
Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 6:47 AMHow not to be a tennis parent
Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and asks if the system is to blame.
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