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Scarlett Kramer joins national age group tennis, draws inspiration from Alex Eala

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Dyan Castillejo

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17806485897831780648591581.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Scarlett Kramer. Photos from Doug Kramer/Instagram</div>Doug and Cheska Kramer&#x27;s 14-year-old daughter Scarlett is only six months into competitive tennis, but she is already showing promising results.At the Palawan Age Group Tournament this week, Scarlett was in the semifinals of the 16 and Under category. She then lost to top seed Ava Banson, 1-6, 0-6.In the 18 and Under, she lost in the quarterfinals.This week alone, Scarlett has won five matches and is in the finals of the 18 and Under doubles.She spent hours on the court, playing 2 matches or even 3 in one day. &quot;Yeah, it&#x27;s okay,&quot; said Scarlett, who is up for the tough challenge that tennis brings. &quot;Once I adapt my body to the amount of time I play, it will be easier to be consistent.&quot;Scarlett&#x27;s game has improved after spending a few months in Melbourne to train. Now, she has a quiet, determined demeanor on court, idolizing Filipina tennis ace and fellow leftie Alex Eala — and her admiration goes beyond just technique.&quot;I like how she thinks,&quot; Scarlett said. &quot;I can see it in her face.&quot;Former basketball player Doug has been a steady presence courtside to Scarlett as a dad who is supportive but honest.&quot;You can&#x27;t always be good, good, good,&quot; he said. &quot;You have to also point out the deficiencies.&quot;He&#x27;s also mindful of keeping things balanced outside of the court: &quot;I make sure I&#x27;m also a father during the non-sports hours — talk to them, take them out.&quot;Scarlett trains at Valle Verde and Park Ridge a few times a week, and also does strength and conditioning with a coach. &quot;I&#x27;m still getting the hang of it. So far, I&#x27;m happy,&quot; she said.

Doug and Cheska Kramer's 14-year-old daughter Scarlett is only six months into competitive tennis, but she is already showing promising results.

Doug and Cheska Kramer's 14-year-old daughter Scarlett is only six months into competitive tennis, but she is already showing promising results.