Pärnu recently hosted a significant tennis GP stage, attracting Estonia's best young players to the summer capital to compete and showcase their skills. The local talent in Pärnu, historically represented by successful players such as Seeman and Rahnel, alongside others, has seemingly diminished in terms of medal wins at national competitions, raising questions about the current state of youth tennis in the region. The article highlights a shift in performance, prompting inquiries about the absence of Pärnu's young athletes in the top rankings compared to previous years.

Local tennis coach Vaino noted that the landscape for youth sports in Pärnu has undergone considerable changes over recent years, which may be contributing to the decline in local medalists. He pointed to the rising costs associated with training and accessing facilities as a significant barrier for young athletes. These elevated fees have made it increasingly difficult for local youth to engage actively in competitive sports, casting a shadow over Pärnu’s once-thriving tennis scene.

Additionally, the article credits former sports advisor Uno Koort for efforts made to secure reduced pricing for youth sports, which previously facilitated greater youth participation. However, with current pricing and changes in youth training programs, the hope is that measures will be taken to reinvigorate the talent pool and elevate Pärnu's standing in the national youth tennis hierarchy once again.