The 16-year-old is basking in the glory of a triumphant year that culminated in his second doubles title, partnering Kenya’s Ismael Changawa, at the ITF East African Circuit Two tournament in Kenya.
“This year was very good for me. I started it ranked 780, but will now finish at 309,” he told The Zimbabwean.
“My game has really improved and I played well. I narrowly lost some tight matches. Next year, I am expecting a very good season both results-wise and game-wise.”
The Pretoria-based youngster will open the new season with the Africa Junior Championships, scheduled for Kenya in early February. He will have no time to rest after the tournament as the ITF Junior Championships follow between late February and early March.
“After that, I will go on an official visit to Florida State University. I am scheduled to be there in April. The institution has offered to fly me over as they are very interested in giving me a scholarship.”
The double-handed backhand specialist’s long term ambition is to conquer Wimbledon, starting with the junior grand slams and eventually emulate his hero, the all-conquering Novak Djokovic.
Lock’s 19-year-old elder brother, Benjamin, also on a scholarship at Florida State University, is a member of the Zimbabwe Davis Cup team.
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