Phoenix's achievements also include winning the doubles at The Road To Wimbledon, a Tennis Europe event and numerous 12U, 14U and 16U National tournament wins. Please watch the documentary using the link below to see more about Phoenix’s Road to Wimbledon journey.

Despite these achievements, he has never been shortlisted for the Lawn Tennis Association’s National Academies and only receives a nominal £3,000 of funding from the LTA.

And the decision has left Phoenix’s dad, Alastair, confused, with the father-coach questioning what more his son has to do to be recognised. Alastair, who has left his job as a PE teacher to help his son make the next step in the sport, said:

“We are desperate to get funding. We are stunned that he hasn’t been offered a place in the national LTA academy — it is very surprising to us.

“If you are in that academy you are getting thousands of pounds worth of funding to support you.

“We are at a loss as to what to do. I have started a Go Fund Me page because we want to give him the same opportunity as the players in the academy.

“Amazingly, since doing this, we have raised more than £5,000 and people have been so supportive.

“It is ironic that the tennis community are backing him but the LTA aren’t.”

Phoenix Weir Documentary

Despite these achievements, he has never been shortlisted for the Lawn Tennis Association’s National Academies and only receives a nominal £3,000 of funding from the LTA.

“We are desperate to get funding. We are stunned that he hasn’t been offered a place in the national LTA academy — it is very surprising to us.

“If you are in that academy you are getting thousands of pounds worth of funding to support you.

“We are at a loss as to what to do. I have started a Go Fund Me page because we want to give him the same opportunity as the players in the academy.

“Amazingly, since doing this, we have raised more than £5,000 and people have been so supportive.

“It is ironic that the tennis community are backing him but the LTA aren’t.”

WHAT NEXT?

THE LONG ROAD AHEAD...

"We fund most of his programme ourselves but as teachers, this is not easy. Because of the lack of help, we train as a family team and work extremely hard to coach him, deliver a bespoke Strength & Conditioning programme along with booking and travelling to tournaments. The cost of courts, coaching, stringing, clothing, tournaments and travel is expensive and ongoing."

"As Phoenix moves up onto the international circuit we feel that it is necessary for him to now train full time. He has already reached the semi finals in a Men’s British tour and an 18U ITF here in the UK this year."

"We are asking for any amount of support to help us. Phoenix is an incredibly talented player who trains extremely hard and is self-motivated beyond belief. We need to give him the same opportunity as those within the LTA academies. The support we receive will pay for trips and tournaments abroad along with the necessities like stringing racquets, tennis shoes, food and hotels. We currently have a two year plan to aim for the top 150 junior world ranking to allow Phoenix a chance in the Junior slams including, of course, Wimbledon."

"Please help us to fund Phoenix’s journey to play tennis on the pro circuit and reach his dream of being a professional tennis player. This support will really help us to keep the dream alive and give Phoenix the opportunity, we truly believe, he deserves. Thank you"

14U Age Group

British #1 in 14U

Tennis Europe Nottingham Singles - Winner

Tennis Europe Nottingham Doubles - Winner

Tennis Europe Edinburgh Singles - Winner

National Championships Bolton 16U - Winner

National Championships Sunderland 14U Singles - Winner

Fred Perry Championships Singles - Winner

National Championships Bath Doubles - Winner

National Porsche Championships Doubles - Winner

National Championships Nottingham Doubles - Winner

Nottinghamshire County Championships 18U Singles - Winner

Nottinghamshire County Championships 18U Doubles - Winner

14U Age Group

British #1 in 14U

Tennis Europe Nottingham Singles - Winner

Tennis Europe Nottingham Doubles - Winner

Tennis Europe Edinburgh Singles - Winner

National Championships Bolton 16U - Winner

National Championships Sunderland 14U Singles - Winner

Fred Perry Championships Singles - Winner

National Championships Bath Doubles - Winner

National Porsche Championships Doubles - Winner

National Championships Nottingham Doubles - Winner

Nottinghamshire County Championships 18U Singles - Winner

Nottinghamshire County Championships 18U Doubles - Winner

SERVING FOR SUCCESS

MEET PHOENIX WEIR

"We are a family team and we do everything ourselves, but we need to be supported."

"We are a family team and we do everything ourselves, but we need to be supported."

THE LONG ROAD AHEAD...

Player Bio | Phoenix Weir | DOB 29.10.05

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