Thornhill resident David Volfson recently captured two titles at the Rogers Junior Indoor National Championships event in Edmonton, Alta. “It felt great,” Volfson said. “I’m proud of my results.”
The 12-year-old seventh-grade student at the Leo Baeck Day School didn’t drop a single set over six matches, defeating older players on his way to capturing the boy’s U14 singles title. He also captured the U14 boys doubles title. Volfson, who first picked up a racket at age four, currently trains with Tennis Canada’s High Performance program at York University, designed to develop world-class Canadian talent.
“Currently, among his peers, he’s one of the best players in the world,” said Debbie Kirkwood, director of High Performance. “We have a nice young prospect on our hands.” Despite training 15 hours a week, Volfson said his love for the game is unchanged. “Every day, when I go on the court, it’s like the first time.” Volfson will represent Canada at a Junior Davis Cup qualifying event in Boca Raton, Fla. this month.