This Sask. 13-year-old might be the next big name in tennis after national title
Regina tennis player Isabella Ruyu Yan is 13 years old. Just last month she added another national title to her list of wins. She is determined to make it to a Grand Slam in the future and won't let her age or size stop her.
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