Sport Desk
FUJAIRAH, UAE: The 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships – Road to MADO concluded with an exciting series of singles finals, as emerging young talents and experienced competitors battled for top honours across multiple age categories.
The championship brought together promising players who demonstrated impressive skill, determination and competitive spirit, delivering a memorable conclusion to the tournament.
The finals featured closely contested encounters, with several players showcasing their consistency and composure under pressure.
In the Girls’ U12, Uchechukwu Uzokwe claimed the title with a convincing 6–3, 6–0 victory over Yasmine Iraqi. In the Boys’ U12, Yezid Baccouche secured the championship after defeating Akachukwu Uzokwe 6–2, 6–2.
The Girls’ U14 title went to Saira Bhupathi, who overcame Mila Seitkemeleva 6–4, 6–4, while Kareem Zeineldin emerged victorious in the Boys’ U14, defeating Yezid Baccouche 6–4, 6–3.
Uchechukwu Uzokwe continued her impressive tournament performance by capturing the Girls’ U16 title with a 6–2, 6–1 win against Adel Faller. In the Boys’ U16, Ayaan Malik delivered a commanding performance to defeat Mohamed Al Ali 6–1, 6–1.
In the Girls’ U18, Ona Kildisaite secured the title after overcoming Chinemerem Uzokwe 6–0, 6–4.
Rounding off the singles finals, Simon Roberts claimed the Men’s Masters 35+ championship with a dominant 6–1, 6–0 victory over Petr Rudenkov.
The trophy presentation ceremony was conducted by the Club Chairman, Mr Abdul Ghafour Behroozian, who congratulated the champions and finalists on their performances and commended the players for their sportsmanship and commitment throughout the competition.
The 3rd Fujairah Tennis Championships – Road to MADO once again highlighted Fujairah’s growing presence on the tennis calendar, providing a competitive platform for young players to develop their talent while bringing the tennis community together through the spirit of the sport.
