Monday’s quarterfinal match didn’t go very well for Genevieve Hobson.
The No. 3 seed in the girls’ draw of the 12-and-under USTA National Open at the Champions Club lost 6-2, 6-1 to Alexandra Sanford, a 9 seed from Westerville, Ohio. The match, which featured plenty of long rallies, was closer than the final score indicated — though that was little comfort afterward.
“I don’t know what happened,” said Hobson, who’s ranked No. 56 in the nation.
Her father, Glenn, is the director of tennis at Moorestown Field Club in Moorestown, N.J., just outside Philadelphia. Glenn said his daughter “just didn’t have it today,” something he said he sees often among young, still-developing players.
Consistent performances come with experience and maturity, which require time to develop. Hobson recently has already shown a level of maturity that most parents of seventh graders would appreciate.