Hoang Nam crowned champion at ITF Junior G1 tournament’s singles event

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam claimed the championship title of the boys’ singles event of the 25th Sarawak Chief Minister's Cup (I) ITF Junior Tennis tournament in Malaysia after defeating the Republic of Korea's Chan Yeong Oh.

Vietnamese tennis player Ly Hoang Nam claimed the championship title of the boys’ singles event of the 25th Sarawak Chief Minister's Cup (I) ITF Junior Tennis tournament (Grade 1) in Malaysia after defeating the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Chan Yeong Oh on March 22.

 Tennis player Ly Hoang Nam claimed the championship title of the boys’ singles event of the ITF Juninor G1 tournament.

Before the final match, the RoK’s player, rated 31st in the ITF Junior rankings, was ranked higher than the Vietnamese tennis champion, Ly Hoang Nam, who stood at 49th position.

However, Hoang Nam caused a big surprise as he effortlessly beat his rival 6-3 in the first set and 6-0 in the second set, claiming the championship title and furthering his winning streak. Hoang Nam failed to lose a single set at the tournament.

Ly Hoang Nam is the first Vietnamese tennis player to claim the top spot at the ITF Juninor G1 Championships.

Earlier, Vietnam’s star player and his partner, Alberto Lim from the Phillipines, won two sets (7/6 – 6/2) against Chinese pair Wu Hao and Wu Yibing in their final match on March 21, winning the men’s doubles event of the tournament.