Published Apr 15, 2025 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 2 minute readNova Scotia’s Caden Colburne will represent Canada at Junior Davis Cup (U16) tennis qualifier in Montreal. Photo by Pascal RatthéCaden Colburne is the first Nova Scotian in 18 years to wear the Maple Leaf as a member of Canada’s Junior Davis Cup (U16) tennis team.Colburne will join Joshua Adamson (Ontario) and Antoine Généreux (Québec) on the team that will represent Canada at the event in Montreal from Wednesday to Friday.The last Nova Scotian to compete at the Junior Davis Cup was Halifax tennis great Phil Anderson in 2007.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 15-year-old Colburne is no stranger to international competition. The Truro native played for Canada at the U14 edition of the junior Davis Cup and was a member of the America’s Cup team twice.“I am used to the team atmosphere and I love playing for my country and with my friends,” said Colburne, who trains out of the National Tennis Centre in Montreal. “I was really driven to qualify for this team and I knew the competition was going to be tough. Being here and proving that I belong in that group is great. I’m very happy to play for my country again.”Canada will face Mexico, Guatemala and the United States in the round-robin qualifier. The top two teams advance to the Junior Davis Cup finals later in the year. Caden Colburne returns a shot at the recent Canadian U16 indoor tennis championship. Photo by André NoëlColburne said the stress fracture in his hand that took the steam out of his 2024 season motivated a fantastic start to this season.“I was injured for most of last, year and that was tough,” said Colburne.“The rest of the year I was playing decent tennis but not getting the results and it’s tough when that is happening. It gave me some extra drive to do better and develop that winning feeling again.”Article contentHe admitted to some self-doubt entering the season, but the wins came and the injury was a thing of the past.“Coming into the year I wasn’t really confident, but playing in that first tournament, I started beating guys that might have been a bit above my level. Slowly building up the confidence was the key for me.”With the confidence came victories and tournament success.Colburne won a J60 International Tennis Federation singles tournament in Costa Rica, reached the quarterfinals of a J60 tournament in Guatemala and made three consecutive ITF doubles finals, winning two titles. He was also a semifinalist at the U16 Fischer Indoor Nationals this year.Another big factor for Colburne was having his family join him in Montreal. The Colburne clan relocated last summer, giving his younger sister Joni, a rising star on the girls’ circuit, a chance to train at the centre.“The whole family is here now and it makes it feel like home.”Article content
Nova Scotia’s Caden Colburne to play on Canadian Junior Davis Cup team
