23rd Annual Bucks County Junior Tennis Classic crowns 2025 champions

The Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc. hosted its 23rd Annual BCTA Jr. Classic—a USTA-sanctioned tournament for county and tri-state boys and girls in the 14-, 16-, and 18- and under age divisions. The event was held at the tennis courts of Central Bucks High Schools South and West July 19 and 20.  For the first time in the event’s history, opening Saturday was completely rained out, forcing all matches to be completed using modified scoring on Sunday.

This year’s tournament included 84 boys and girls competing in the three divisions.  A full list of players and match scores can be viewed at:   playtennis.usta.com/competitions/BucksCountyTennisAssociationTournaments/Tournaments/overview/9ED41826-F5C0-4965-9866-937B442C012E

Boy’s 14s’ (Blue) L6

Champion: Alexander Sturm, Penn Valley, PA  

Finalist: Christopher Uzar, Wernersville, PA

Boy’s 14s’ (Red) L6

Champion: Noah Broadbent, Yardley, PA

Finalist: Taylor Qiu, Exton, PA

Boys’ 16s L6 

Champion: Luke Bellopede, Malvern, PA

Finalist: Jack Burgess, Newtown, PA

Boys’ 18s L6 

Champion: Rafael Rauf, Delran, NJ

Finalist: Sarvesh Premkumaar, Edison, NJ

Girls’ 14s L6

Champion: Fiona Bukharovich, Robbinsville, NJ

Finalist:  Penelope Bukharovich, Robbinsville, NJ

Girls’ 16s L6

Champion: Abby Martin, Lancaster, PA

Finalist: Chelsea Lian, Collegeville, PA

The BCTA offers a sincere thank you to the following: 

• Central Bucks School District for making its  facilities available for the tournament.
• The late Frances Rupert and Ellen Hackett as well as the Barry Sysler family for their legacy in supporting the Girls’ 16s and Boys’ 16s Memorial Championship Trophies.
• BCTA Jr. Classic Tournament Director Laura Canfield, Tournament Referee Bob Long, Assistant Tournament Referee Kitty Perrin, and tournament officials J.D. Whyte and Ginny Barrett.
• All the players’ sideline supporters who appreciated the quality play and sportsmanship.

The BCTA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community tennis association and a registered member of the United States Tennis Association, Inc.  Its mission is “To promote healthy, social, and educational opportunities within the Bucks County community through the lifetime sport of tennis.”  For more information on the BCTA log onto www.buckscounty.usta.com.