Estelle Van Leeuwen will fulfil a childhood ambition when she makes her debut in next week’s 2025 YONEX All England Open.
The talented 20-year-old will feature in the next edition of the world’s oldest badminton tournament for the first time when she descends upon Utilita Arena Birmingham on 11 March.
A dedicated fan from the sidelines since she was a youngster, Van Leuuwen can’t wait to take to centre court for her maiden appearance.
“I’ve been going there since I was about eight-years-old so to actually play in it in front of all the crowds and my family and friends makes me extremely excited,” she said. “It should be a really good week.
“I’ve never played in front of an English crowd so to do it at an All England, which is the most prestigious event, is very exciting. My family doesn’t get to see me play live very often anymore, so it’ll be nice.
“Everything around the tournament is so great. The history…
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