HORWICH'S Laurie Clark will soon be rubbing shoulders with the world's best tennis players after being chosen as a ball girl for a prestigious end-of-season tournament.
The 15-year-old is one of a selected 32 from an original entry of 2,500 to be a Barclays Ball Kid at the ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2.
Clark passed through both regional and national trials before going through a tough week of training in Southampton in preparation for the event which pits the top eight players in the world against each other.
Britain's Olympic champion Andy Murray, who also won the US Open in an outstanding 2012, has confirmed his place at the showpiece event, alongside the likes of world number one Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
"I can't believe I managed to get through, it is going to be one of the best experiences I have ever had," said Clark, a keen tennis player herself.
"I have been a ball kid before for the Davis Cup and I absolutely loved it so I thought if I had the opportunity to do it again, it would be really good."
For more information on becoming a Barclays Ball Kid at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London visit www.barclaysballkids.com
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