Busy Calendar for Bahrain Tennis Federation Until Year-End

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Junior International Tennis Tournament Kicks Off Today

In a significant moment for the sport, the main draw of the ITF Junior Tennis Championship, categorized as "G30," officially commences today. Hosted by the Bahrain Tennis Federation, the tournament runs from November 4 to 9 at the Polytechnic University of Bahrain courts.

Preliminary Rounds Set the Stage

The tournament began with preliminary matches over the weekend, where three Bahraini players successfully advanced to the final qualifying round. Abdulrahman Al-Dosari made his mark by defeating Artemiy Solovyev with a score of 6-2, 7-6(6). In another impressive performance, Ali Al-Khayat overcame Lukas McLaughlin with a 6-0, 6-3 victory, while Talal Al-Sayed beat Mahdi Al-Ibrahim, winning 6-2, 7-5.

Words from the President of the Federation

On the occasion of this inaugural international tournament of the season, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Tennis Federation, expressed pride in hosting this series of ITF junior championships. He remarked, "Our hosting of this tournament reflects the International Federation's trust in our capabilities and our commitment to meeting all hosting standards. It also emphasizes our dedication to developing tennis in Bahrain and enhancing our international standing."

Opportunities for Local Talent

Sheikh Abdulaziz highlighted that the ITF Junior Championships provide an ideal platform for Bahraini players to gain valuable experience against high-skilled competitors from around the globe. "We look forward to delivering a unique experience for the players and hope this tournament will help discover new talents in the world of tennis," he stated.

A Packed Schedule Ahead

Looking ahead, the calendar for the Bahrain Tennis Federation is set to be busy this season, with six international, continental, and regional tournaments on the agenda. This includes three ITF junior championships, the Davis Cup, the Billie Jean King Cup for women, and the Arab Championship. The federation also recently hosted the tennis competition as part of the International School Games, which concluded last week. Additionally, Bahrain is currently hosting a regional coaches' conference with over 100 coaches from various Asian countries participating for the first time.