Asian U14 tennis main draw opens in Bahrain

TDT | Manama

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The main draw of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) Bahrain Under-14 Championship (Category One – West Asia) got under way on Saturday, delivering high-quality performances and keen competition as the tournament runs from January 18 to 24 under the host Bahrain Tennis Federation.

In the boys’ singles, a series of closely fought matches highlighted the opening day, with players from across Asia advancing after intense threeset and straight-set encounters. Indian players featured strongly, while competitors from Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Iran also booked places in the next round, underscoring the depth of talent on display.

The girls’ singles also produced compelling contests, with players from Hong Kong, Uzbekistan, Russia, India and China progressing after confident performances. Several matches saw momentum swings and comeback victories, reflecting the competitive balance among the region’s leading young prospects.

The tournament continues throughout the week with further singles and doubles matches, as emerging players vie for ranking points and regional honours in one of West Asia’s most prominent junior tennis events.