The Swedish player William Gilberg was crowned champion of the UAE International Junior Tennis Tournament (J100) in the junior singles category. The tournament, organized by the UAE Tennis and Padel Federation, was held at the 'Top Spin' academy in Dubai. In the final match, Gilberg defeated the Russian Lakis Rigard with a score of (6-2) and (6-4). In the junior girls' singles, the Russian Polina Uralova won by defeating the English player Sofia Baker with a score of (6-1), (3-6), and (7-6). In the junior boys' doubles, the Canadian pair Kaden Colburn and Andy Chinda claimed the title. In the junior girls' doubles, the title was won by the Russian duo Stefania Nepporent and the Chinese Wang Xiaotong. Saed Al-Mri, Secretary-General of the UAE Tennis and Padel Federation, congratulated the winners, wishing them continued success in future tournaments. He emphasized that the board of the federation, led by Sheikh Saeed bin Juma Al Maktoum, is committed to supporting and enhancing local and international tournaments, especially those for juniors, which are held annually in Dubai and Fujairah. Al-Mri highlighted that these tournaments contribute to attracting elite global talent and positively impact the federation's goals of promoting tennis and padel culture and building strong national teams from local talents. He praised the efforts of clubs and academies, thanked the 'Top Spin' academy for its organizational support, and commended the work of the referees and administrators.
Swedish Player Wins UAE Tennis Tournament
Swedish player William Gilberg won the junior tennis tournament in Dubai. He defeated Russian Lakis Rigard in the final. Winners were also determined in women's singles and doubles.