Kim Yujin, currently ranked 893rd in the world and representing the Chungnam Provincial Office, captured her first-ever title on the adult international tennis circuit at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Singapore Women’s Tournament, held on the 17th in Singapore. The total prize money for the event was $15,000.

In the singles final, Kim delivered a commanding performance to defeat Japan’s Arakawa Haruna, ranked 532nd, in straight sets 2-0 (7-6<7-3> 6-4). This victory marks Kim’s first career championship as a professional in the adult singles division.

After the match, Kim Yujin shared her thoughts via her management agency, Drench, stating, “It was a tense rematch against the opponent who had defeated me just last week. However, thanks to the detailed strategy laid out by Coach Jung Huijin and his encouragement, I was able to play with confidence and composure.”

Kim also expressed gratitude to the Chungnam Provincial Office and her sponsorship partner, Yonex, for their continued support.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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