Uzbek tennis player Kamilla Rakhimova won the WTA 125 Open Angers Arena Loire tournament, which ended in the French city of Angers. In the final match, Kamilla confidently defeated Germany's Tatjana Korpach with a score of 6-3, 7-6(4).   From the very first minutes of the final, Rakhimova demonstrated consistency and aggression on the court. In the first set, she quickly took the initiative and won it 6-3. The second set was evenly matched, but Kamilla showed composure at key moments and secured victory in the tiebreak, 7-6 (4).   Rakhimova's path to the title included a hard-fought semifinal victory over the tournament's second seed, Ana Ruzic of Croatia, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, which was one of the highlights of the week.   The triumph in Angers was Rakhimova's first WTA 125 title of the season and an important achievement after her switch to Uzbekistan.   The Uzbekistan Tennis Federation congratulates Kamila Rakhimova on her brilliant victory and wishes her success in future tournaments.       Press Service of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation

Young Uzbek tennis player Mumtozabegim Akramova showed confident and consistent play at the 4th Qatar Asian Junior 14&Under (Category 2) tournament, which is being held in Doha from November 29 to December 6, 2025.   Singles The top seed, Mumtozabegim Akramova, started the tournament confidently and reached the semifinals, where she faced Russian tennis player Sofia Himmelreich. In a hard-fought match, the Uzbek athlete lost 6-3, 0-6, 1-6, ending her run among the top four. On her way to the semifinals, Akramova defeated Iris Ben (Netherlands) 6-1, 6-0 and Al-Tani (Qatar) 6-0, 6-0. In the bronze medal match, Akramova faced the fourth seed of the tournament, Sena Ishankulieva (Turkmenistan). In a tense match, Mumtozabegim lost 3-6, 1-4, finishing in fourth place in the singles draw.   Doubles finalist In doubles, Mumtozabegim Akramova and Qatar's Dorsaf Al-Thani reached the tournament final. In the decisive match, the Uzbek-Qatari pair lost to the duo of Sofia Himmelreich (Russia) and Sena Ishankulieva (Turkmenistan) with a score of 2-6, 0-6. The Uzbekistan Tennis Federation highly appreciates Akramova's performance, noting her steady progress, confident play, and ability to compete at a high international level.       Press Service of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation

Uzbek tennis player Abdurakhmon Karimov performed successfully at the ITF J30 Manama international junior tournament, which is being held in Bahrain. Our athlete reached the singles final and showed consistent play throughout the competition.   In the semifinals, Karimov secured a confident victory over Ahmed Ibrahim of Egypt, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, demonstrating his character in the decisive set.   In the final match, Abdurakhmon faced Malek El-Kourneh from Jordan, who was the main discovery of the tournament. In a tough battle, our athlete lost to his opponent 1-6, 1-6, finishing the tournament in second place.   Reaching the final of the J30 Manama is an important result for the young tennis player and further confirmation of the high level of training of Uzbekistan's juniors.       Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

Uzbek tennis player Kamila Rakhimova continues to impress at the WTA 125 Open Angers Arena Loire tournament, which is taking place in Angers, France. She won a hard-fought victory over the tournament's second seed, Ana Ruzic from Croatia, and reached the final of a WTA 125 competition for the first time this season.   In a tense semifinal match, Rakhimova showed character and the highest level of play. After losing the first set, she seized the initiative and won the match 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.   In the final, Kamila will face Germany's Tatjana Korpach, who earlier defeated her compatriot Anna Friedsam. Reaching the final of the French tournament was an important step for Rakhimova, strengthening her position in the rankings and confirming her successful start under the Uzbekistan flag.     Press Service of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation

Young tennis player Mumtozabegim Akramova from Uzbekistan is performing successfully at the 4th Qatar Asian Junior 14 & Under tournament, which is being held in Doha from November 29 to December 6, 2025, under the auspices of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF).   Singles — quarterfinals Mumtozabegim got off to a confident start at the tournament, showing a high level of play. In one of the matches, she defeated Iris Ben of the Netherlands 6-1, 6-0, which allowed her to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition. In the quarterfinals, Akramova will face her rivals for a place in the semifinals.   Doubles – reaching the final Paired with Qatari tennis player Dorsaf Al-Thani, Mumtozabegim Akramova demonstrated flawless play. In the semifinals, the Uzbek-Qatari duo confidently defeated their opponents 6-0, 6-0 and advanced to the final of the tournament. Their opponents in the decisive match will be Sofia Himmelreich (Russia) and Sevinc Ishankulova (Turkmenistan).   Uzbekistan among the leaders in the region Akramova's participation in the doubles final and her successful progress in the singles confirm the high level of training of young tennis players in Uzbekistan and the effectiveness of the systematic work of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation.       Press service of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation

Young Uzbek tennis player Alexandra Barmicheva continues her confident performance at the ITF J100 Loughborough international tournament in the UK. Our athlete reached the semifinals of the singles competition after a brilliant and convincing performance in the previous stages.   In the quarterfinals, Barmicheva, seeded third, secured a confident victory over British tennis player Sofia Christodoulou (Great Britain, seeded eighth) with a score of 6-3, 6-4, demonstrating consistency, drive, and strong tactical play.   In the semifinals, Alexandra will face Britain's Edie Griffiths, the fifth seed in the tournament. Reaching the semifinals of the J100 is an important result for Barmicheva and an indication of her rapid progress on the international stage.     Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan national team tennis player Kamilla Rakhimova continues her confident performance at the WTA 125 Angers tournament in France. Yesterday, she won a convincing victory in the second round and advanced to the quarterfinals of the competition.   In the round of 16, Rakhimova confidently defeated Poland's Laura Klimowicz with a score of 6-0, 6-7(5), 6-3.   The match was tense: Kamila dominated the first set, lost the second set in a tiebreak, but pulled herself together in the decisive set and brought the game to victory, demonstrating character and stability at key moments. The Uzbekistan Tennis Federation congratulates Kamila on her excellent performance and wishes her success in the next stage!     Press Service of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation

Young Uzbek tennis player Mumtozabegim Akramova performed brilliantly at the ATF 3rd Qatar Asian Junior Under-14 tournament, which took place on November 22-29, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. Our athlete won gold in the doubles and was among the strongest in the singles.   Doubles – championship title In the doubles, Mumtozabegim Akramova became the winner of the tournament, confidently defeating her rivals from Russia and Kazakhstan in the decisive matches. Mumtozabegim Akramova and Sevinc Ishankuliev from Turkmenistan defeated Sofia Himmelreich from Russia and Yasmina Yusupova from Kazakhstan with a score of 7-5, 6-1. The pair of Akramova and Ishankuliev demonstrated confident play, high speed, and excellent teamwork, deservedly climbing to the top of the podium.   Singles — quarterfinal In singles, Mumtozabegim Akramova also showed a decent result, reaching the quarterfinals. Mumtozabegim Akramova lost to Sevinc Ishankulieva with a score of 5-7, 6-0, 1-6.   Mumtozabegim's performance in Qatar is further proof that Uzbek junior tennis is confidently strengthening its position on the international stage. Victory in doubles and reaching the quarterfinals in singles are important steps in the development of the young athlete.       Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

Today, a three-day ATF Performance Tennis seminar began in Tashkent, organized by the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation in conjunction with the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) as part of the Young Tennis Stars (YTS) program, with the support of the Republican Tennis School of the Olympic Reserve. The training is taking place from November 28 to 30, 2025, at the "Umid" Sports Complex (RTSSO).   More than 30 specialists from different regions of the country are participating in the seminar: Namangan, Syrdarya, Tashkent, Bukhara regions, and the city of Tashkent.   The program is based on the international Evolution methodology and ITF principles, with a focus on training young tennis players aged 7-10: red, orange, and green levels. Participants will attend theoretical modules, practical classes, and a detailed analysis of modern approaches to training young players.   Mike Barrell, one of the world's leading experts in children's tennis and founder of the Evolve9 program, was a special guest at the seminar. Upon completion of the training, all participants will receive certificates from the ATF and the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation. Participation in the seminar is free of charge as part of the development of coaching training in the country.       Press service of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation

Tennis player Kamilla Rakhimova, ranked 109th in the WTA rankings, will officially compete in international tournaments under the flag of Uzbekistan.   Who is Kamilla Rakhimova? The 24-year-old tennis player was born on August 28, 2001, in Yekaterinburg. Kamilla's family has ties to Uzbekistan: her mother, Rufina Rakhimova (née Yalalova), was one of the strongest tennis players in her age group in her youth and competed for the Uzbek SSR. Kamila's older brother, Timur, was born in Tashkent. These family roots make Rakhimova's decision to represent Uzbekistan particularly symbolic.   In recent years, Kamila Rakhimova has become one of the most consistent and professionally growing tennis players on the world tour. Her career achievements are impressive: Top singles ranking: No. 60 in the world (December 30, 2024) Top doubles ranking: No. 51 in the world (August 25, 2025) 3 WTA titles in doubles WTA 125 singles title, as well as doubles victories   Best results at Grand Slam tournaments (singles): US Open: 3rd round (2021) Roland Garros: 3rd round (2023) Wimbledon: 3rd round (2025), including a victory over world No. 5 Jasmine Paolini   Best results at Grand Slam tournaments (doubles): Australian Open: quarterfinals (2025) Roland Garros: 3rd round (2025) Wimbledon: 2nd round (2024, 2025)   Kamila has maintained her strong form this season: her latest achievements include reaching the quarterfinals in doubles at the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati (August 2025). According to the ranking update on November 28, 2025, Rakhimova is ranked 109th in the WTA singles rankings.   A new chapter in the history of Uzbek tennis Kamila Rakhimova's transition to the Uzbekistan flag is a strategic strengthening of the national team, which takes the country to a new level of international competition. Uzbekistan now has a world-class player capable of competing for top positions in Grand Slam tournaments, WTA and ITF tournaments, team championships, the Asian Games, and the Billie Jean King Cup.   "The arrival of Kamila Rakhimova to the Uzbekistan national team is an event of historic significance. She has already proven herself to be a strong, competitive tennis player capable of playing on equal terms with the world's top players. We are delighted to welcome Kamila to our team and are confident that she will achieve great victories, go far, and set new records under the Uzbekistan flag," said FTU Secretary General Sador Kamilov.   Uzbekistan strengthens its position in world tennis The addition of Kamila Rakhimova is another step towards forming an ultra-competitive women's team and developing tennis in the country. The Federation will continue to strengthen the training system for athletes and attract world-class players to the national team.     Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 Andijan international junior tournament, held from November 17 to 22, 2025, under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), has come to an end in Andijan. The competition brought together players from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, India, Israel, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan.   Singles – boys Russia's Alexei Ilyin became the champion of the tournament. In the final match, he defeated Uzbekistan's Abdurakhmon Karimov with a score of 6-2, 6-0.   Girls' singles Madina Salijanova from Uzbekistan lost to her Russian opponent Viktoria Gruntova with a score of 3-6, 4-6 and became the runner-up of the tournament.   Doubles – Boys Iyakov Gryaznov and Alexei Ilyin (Russia) snatched victory from the pair of Andrei Li (Russia) and Arafat Mustafa (Kazakhstan) and became doubles champions with a score of 6-1, 7-6 [2].   Doubles – Girls Adama Alseypulova (Kazakhstan) and Ildana Zaripova (Russia) won the doubles tournament. In the final, they defeated the pair of Varvara Berdieva and Angelina Pakhomchenko (Russia) with a score of 6-4, 6-1.   The J30 Andijan tournament confirmed the high level of training of juniors and became an important part of the development of tennis in the region. It was the final tournament of the ITF series in 2025. A total of 12 tournaments were held this year: J30 — 5, J60 — 3, J100 — 3, J200 — 1.       Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

The Uzbekistan Tennis Federation, in collaboration with the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the Republican Tennis School of the Olympic Reserve, will hold a three-day ATF Performance Tennis seminar in Tashkent as part of the Young Tennis Stars (YTS) program for the development of children's tennis on November 28-30, 2025. The event is aimed at improving the skills of coaches, coordinators, and teachers working with children aged 7–10. Participants will learn about modern international teaching methods and take part in practical sessions on the court. Venue: Umid Sports Complex, branch of the Republican Tennis School of the Olympic Reserve (Mirzo-Ulugbek district, 82A Yalangach). The seminar program includes theoretical and practical modules on the Evolution methodology and ITF principles aimed at developing children's tennis in Asian countries. The main focus will be on coaches working with children under 10 years old who participate in red, orange, and green level competitions. A special event will be the participation in the seminar of Mike Barrell, a leading international expert, founder of the Evolve9 program, and executive director of the John McEnroe Academy, which brings together more than 300 courts and 235 coaches. Participants will receive certificates of completion issued by the Asian Tennis Federation and the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation, confirming their professional development. Participation in the seminar is free of charge. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.   The number of places is limited to 30 people. Registration of participants: until November 24, 2025. Contact: +998 90 371 16 52, e-mail: fayziev.03@mail.ru   Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

From November 16 to 19, 2025, an ITF support seminar for coaches on the topic of “Developing Young Tennis Players” was successfully held in Tashkent. The event was organized by the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan as part of a working visit by Amir Borghei, ITF Tennis Development Officer for West and Central Asia. More than 30 coaches from Tashkent, Andijan, Bukhara, Namangan, and Gulistan took part in the seminar. Such a wide geographical coverage was a clear indication of the coaching community's interest in international educational programs in the field of youth tennis. The training course was designed for specialists working with intermediate and advanced players. Participants studied modern methods of developing young athletes, practical teaching techniques, the specifics of forming playing skills, and building a long-term training strategy. The classes were conducted by: • Amir Borghei — ITF tennis development officer for West and Central Asia • Igor Shelyakin, ITF regional instructor and UTF development coordinator The Uzbekistan Tennis Federation provided accommodation and meals for non-resident participants, creating comfortable conditions for learning and exchanging experiences. This seminar was an important part of the national coach training program and another step toward strengthening Uzbekistan's position in the international tennis community. Educational initiatives of this level help to improve the qualifications of specialists and create a professional environment capable of effectively developing youth tennis in the country.   Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

The M25 tennis tournament has come to an end in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. Uzbek tennis player Sergey Fomin performed successfully and ultimately won the main trophy. Our country's second-ranked player took to the court against Poland's Olaf Pieszkowski in the decisive final match. In a dramatic final that lasted 2 hours and 35 minutes, Fomin made an impressive comeback. After losing the first set without a fight, our athlete showed determination and won in three sets — 1-6, 6-4, 6-3.   Press Service of the Tennis Federation of Uzbekistan

The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 Andijan international junior tournament, held from November 10 to 16, 2025, has come to an end in Andijan. The tournament was organized by the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation under the auspices of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The tournament brought together strong juniors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, Belarus, India, Ukraine, and Russia. Singles – boys Abdurakhmon Karimov from Uzbekistan became the champion of the tournament, having had a flawless week on the courts of Andijan. In the final, he confidently defeated his compatriot Amir Safoev with a score of 6-0, 4-1. Girls' singles Viktoria Khastaeva from Russia won the tournament. In the final, she defeated Kristina Kruchenko from Kazakhstan with a score of 6-1, 6-1. Doubles – Boys Uzbekistan's Abdurakhmon Karimov and Alan Zinatulin became champions in doubles. In the final, the Uzbek duo defeated Viktor Makarov (Russia) and Amir Safaev (Uzbekistan) with a score of 6-1, 6-2. Doubles – girls Viktoria Khastaeva (Russia) and Kristina Kruchenko (Kazakhstan) won the doubles final, defeating the duo of Arianna Grigoryan and Marta Karas (Russia) with a score of 6-2, 6-2. The J30 Andijan tournament was a significant event in the regional ITF Juniors calendar and confirmed the high level of training of our young athletes. Uzbek tennis players won titles in the men's singles and men's doubles, and also showed impressive results throughout the tournament. The Uzbekistan Tennis Federation will continue to create conditions for the growth of young players and the holding of high-level international competitions.   Press Service of the Uzbekistan Tennis Federation