Muscat, JAN 13
The first day of the Asian and International U-14 Tennis Championship and the West and Central Asia Regional Qualifiers, organized by the Oman Tennis Association, witnessed strong competition among players. The tournament is being held at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, with the participation of 45 men and women from 13 countries competing to earn international ranking points.
The first day's results included a victory for the Kazakh player over Bahrain's Mohammed Nasser 6-3 and 4-3. Oman’s Moataz al Mazroui advanced to the second round of the tournament. Bahraini player Ali al Khayyat defeated Kazakh player Akmad 6-4, 6-3, while Kuwaiti player Saud al Sabah triumphed over Qatar's Abdulrahman al Naimi 6-1 and 6-4.
In the girls' competition, Lebanon's Lina secured a dominant victory over Bahrain's Lara Basel 6-0 and 6-0. Oman's Azan al Busaidi lost to Yemen's Mohammed al Awadi 6-3, 6-2. Syrian player Karim defeated Jordan's Omar Istambouli in one of the tournament's standout matches 6-3, 4-6 and 6-2.
The tournament's chief referee, Bahraini Ahmed al Hawaj, expressed his satisfaction with the excellent organisation of the championship. He praised the OTA for their thorough preparations, highlighting the importance of this event for young players striving to earn international ranking points through two key tournaments. These competitions are crucial for developing future tennis talents in Asia.
Al Hawaj noted that the association successfully provided all necessary support for the participating delegations and players. Unlike in many countries where accommodations are typically managed by hotels, Oman has showcased a fully Omani team managing this tournament, reflecting the impressive capabilities and expertise of the association in organising such events.
Regarding the technical aspects, Al Hawaj highlighted the outstanding performance of several players, predicting a promising future for them. He also expects the competition to become more intense in the coming days as players fully adapt to the tournament atmosphere. Most participants have been well-prepared technically, which reflects the federations' commitment to nurturing their players. Both the International and Asian Tennis Federations aim to develop such talents to shape the future of tennis.
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