Les Petits As - Le Mondial Wilson

Les Petits As: the junior tennis world championship in Tarbes

Each year in January, Tarbes becomes the world capital of junior tennis. Les Petits As – Le Mondial Wilson, founded in 1982, is recognized as the most prestigious international tennis tournament for under-14s. Ranked 'Super Category' by Tennis Europe, it attracts the world's elite young talent from five continents.

A springboard to the heights of world tennis

Les Petits As is much more than just a junior tournament: it is a true champion incubator. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Martina Hingis, Justine Henin, and many others have participated in the Tarbes tournament before becoming legends of world tennis. This exceptional history gives the tournament a unique aura in the world of sport.

A popular and accessible event

Entry to the tournament is free and open to all, allowing families and tennis enthusiasts to attend the matches. The matches can also be followed live online. The Parc des Expositions de Tarbes hosts the competitions in optimal professional conditions.

International reach

With qualifying tournaments organized on every continent (USA Playoffs, Africa Playoffs), Les Petits As has become a global event that contributes to the international influence of Tarbes and the Hautes-Pyrénées. The Department of Hautes-Pyrénées is a historic partner of the tournament.