Diego Quispe-Kim. Photo suppliedTwo of the region’s tennis community have scooped further accolades at a recent awards ceremony.

Fourteen-year-old court sensation Diego Quispe-Kim and current Mid Canterbury Tennis head coach Jack Tiller both picked up prestigious gongs at the Tennis Canterbury Awards, held at Wilding Park a fortnight ago.

Quispe-Kim, who plays for the Fairton Tennis Club, secured Junior Player of the Year.

Ashburton’s head coach Jack Tiller (22), who has been with Mid Canterbury Tennis for just over a year, also received recognition by clinching the Club Coach of the Year award at the ceremony.

Mid Canterbury Tennis said it was the first time that the association had picked up a double at the event.

It has capped an impressive year for the duo.

Touted as a tennis prodigy by many knowledgeable local pundits, Quispe-Kim, who is a national champion in his age bracket, was awarded Outstanding Junior Sportsperson at the Mid Canterbury Sports Awards in June.

Tiller was also nominated in the coaching field at the recent Mid Canterbury event.

By Adam Burns © The Ashburton Guardian - 21 August 2020