Andy and Jamie Murray are Dunblane’s sporting superstars but there’s no doubt Ali Collins is the one to watch out for as she joined the brothers on court at Andy Murray Live.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray welcomed friend and foe Roger Federer to Scottish soil for the first time for the charity event, where they went head-to-head in front of thousands of people at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro.

But prior to the main event, the Murrays joined in a skills clinic run by mother Judy, much to the delight of the young stars taking part.

One of those was 17-year-old Collins, a family friend of the Murrays who have tipped her to go on to great things in the future - Judy even dubbing her ‘Dunblane’s third finest tennis player’.

And for the former Beaconhurst School pupil, their ongoing advice and support is imperative as she continues her rise through the rankings.

“It was really nice to play alongside the Murrays. I know the family well through tennis so it was good to get back on court with them again,” said Collins.

“They’ve been amazing with me as I’ve grown up and obviously now I’m older, at a crucial stage in my tennis, I’m starting to transition into the pro game and they give me great advice and try to help as much as they can, which I really appreciate.

“I’ve got a video of me hitting with Andy when I was maybe five, that’s my first memory of playing with him.

“Judy helped to coach me a little when I was younger and it’s always been great support to me to have someone like her take an interest.

“It’s so inspirational to have watched Andy’s journey. He’s my idol.”

With just a handful of tournaments remaining during the rest of 2017, next year promises to be a big one for Collins as she prepares to make the step up to the WTA circuit.

It’s a jump she knows will be far from easy, but with dreams of one day reaching the world’s top 50, she’s determined to take it in her stride.

“I’m competing in the junior Grand Slams so I’m getting ready now for the Australian Open,” Collins said.

“I’d love to do well at the Australian Open this year, I really feel I could do a bit of damage in the draw.

“I went last year and saw it more as an experience than going to do something, but this year is different - I want to do well.

“I feel that I’ve gained a lot of confidence just from going to the Grand Slams. The first time I was a bit overwhelmed with everything, so I’m looking forward to going back next year.

“Next year is my last year of juniors, after that we’ll be heading to women’s. It’s a really exciting step up.

“The start of the women’s is going to be tough. It’s not glamorous, tennis can be very lonely, so I’m very aware of how difficult its going to be but I’m still looking forward to it.”

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