Romania’s Dev Kanberguemat and China’s Fangyu Shang Shine at ITF Juniors Tournament

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Dev Kanberguemat Secures Boys’ Singles Title

In an intense boys’ singles final, Romania’s Dev Kanberguemat emerged victorious, defeating top-seeded Turkish player Imran Bolut in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. The tournament, held from November 11-16, was hosted by the Bahrain Tennis Federation at Isa Town.

The final showcased high-caliber tennis, with both players delivering a closely matched performance. Despite Bolut's spirited comeback in the first set—recovering from 1-4 to level at 4-4—Kanberguemat maintained composure, sealing the set and eventually the match. The Romanian capitalized on his rival’s unforced errors while displaying precision and calm under pressure, especially during critical moments.

Fangyu Shang Retains Girls’ Singles Title

China’s Fangyu Shang defended her girls’ singles crown with a commanding performance against compatriot Chang Liu in the final. Shang dominated the first set 6-1, leveraging Liu’s struggles with a pre-existing injury. The second set saw Liu retire while trailing 4-1, handing Shang her second consecutive tournament victory after defeating Liu in last week’s final as well.

The win underscores Shang’s rising stature in junior tennis, marking her as a formidable contender on the international stage.

Doubles Glory for Romania, China, and Russia

The doubles events wrapped up the tournament in style:

• Boys’ Doubles: Dev Kanberguemat partnered with China’s Shichuan Zhou to claim the title, defeating Russian Ivan Sharabayka and Czech Marek Smechky 7-5, 6-4 in a gripping finale.
• Girls’ Doubles: Russia’s Vasilisa Dorina and Ekaterina Dotsenko triumphed with a 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriots Alexandra Kachushkina and Agata Yulkina in the final.

A Grand Finale in Isa Town

The championship concluded with an award ceremony led by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Tennis Federation, and Fawad Al-Rowaie, the Federation’s Secretary-General. The ceremony celebrated the outstanding talent on display, reaffirming Bahrain’s growing prominence in hosting world-class tennis events.

The ITF J30 tournament leaves behind a legacy of excellence, inspiring the next wave of junior tennis talent.