Sania Mirza partner Nadia wins Hobart International Tournament 2020
In a stunning comeback after a 2-year-long maternity break from tennis, Sania Mirza claim the WTA Hobart International doubles title along with her partner Nadiia Kichenok 6-4, 6-4 defeating No.2 seeds China duos Peng Shuai and Zhang Shuai. It is Mirza’s first WTA title in just over two years and 42nd of her storied doubles career, while Kichenok wins her
Hsieh Su-Wei and Barbora Strycova claimed the doubles trophy at the Brisbane International 2020
Top seeds Hsieh Su-Wei and Barbora Strycova claimed the doubles trophy at the Brisbane International defeating locals favorite’s Ashleigh Barty and Kiki Bertens in a dramatic final clash 3-6, 7-6(7), 10-8. “I think we win this tournament and normally I don’t play very good in Brisbane, so I’m very happy,” Hsieh grinned in their post-match press conference. “Barbora was helping
Zarina Diyas crowned singles title at the Prudential W25K Hong Kong
The ITF Women’s 25k was held in Hong Kong from 30th December 2019 – 5th January 2020. Kazakhstan’s Zarina Diyas was crowned the singles title at the Prudential W25 defeating No.1 seed Zhu Lin of China 6-7, 4-5 in Hong Kong. In the doubles, Top seeded Eudice Chong of Hong Kong partnered Taipei’s Fang-Hsien Wu to walk away with the
Hong Kong Team wins Qatar Asian Junior 14U Team Cup
Hong Kong team comprising Max Kwok, Alan Wang, Curtis Tan, Dasson Chan, Stephan Ehritt (Captain), captured the Qatar Asian Junior 14U Team Cup. By virtue of winning the tournament, the Hong Kong team received full hospitality to attend the Qatar Exxon Mobil Open 2020 which is scheduled from the 6th – 11th Jan 2020 at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash
Iran wins Gold at the ITF West Asia 13 & Under Development Championships 2019
The ITF West Asia 13 & Under Development Championships 2019 was held in Dubai, UAE from 5th – 12th December 2019. A total of 11 countries participated in the Championship. In the two-leg championship, Kasra Rahmani of Iran emerged victorious beating his countryman Amirali Ghavam twice in the single boys finals 6-4, 6-0 and 6-2, 6-2. Rahmani and Ghavam partnered
Rashed Nawaf won ITF Asia 14 & Under Closed Championships
Qatar’s Rashed Nawaf claimed the title of ITF Asia 14 & Under Closed Championships organized by the Qatar Tennis Federation in collaboration with Asian Tennis Federation at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. It is the first ITF Asia 14 & Under Closed Championships with 60 players participated in the Championship. Nawaf easily defeated Ayushmaan Arjeria of India 6-2
Zhizen claims historic all Chinese championships
Zhang Zhizhen, 23, claimed the first all-Chinese final in Challenger history, defeating countryman Li Zhe 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in one hour and 42 minutes at the Shenzhen Longhua Open 2019. Zhang also known as ‘ZZZ’ claimed his second ATP Challenger title following his maiden triumph on home soil in Jinan. It has been quite an impressive four-year stretch for Chinese
Naomi Osaka pulls out of WTA Finals
World number three Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen because of a shoulder injury. Japan’s Osaka, 22, beat Petra Kvitova in three sets in her opening match on Sunday and was due to play world number one Ashleigh Barty on Tuesday. The Australian Open champion will be replaced in the Red Group by alternate Kiki Bertens,
ATF Administrator Development Workshop 2019 – Chinese Taipei
The 2019 edition of the ATF Administrator’s Development workshop was held from 20th – 21st October 2019 in Taipei City, Taiwan. 38 Delegates from 17 countries participated in the Workshop, along with the ATF executives, ITF Development Manager and 2 Development officers of Asia. Delegates from following nations were part of the workshop:- Bahrain Hong Kong India Iran Jordan Kazakhstan
GSDF/ITF International 14&U Touring Team 2019
Asian Tennis Federation is once again glad to announce the Grand Slam Development Fund GSDF/ITF International 14&U Touring team 2019. After a successful launch of the GSDF /ITF International 14&U Touring team initiative last year, this time again with an aim to provide the best 14&U boys and girls from each region and opportunity to compete against the top 14&U