Korean U-14 Men’s Tennis Team Clinches Third Place at ITF World Junior Finals after Victory over Germany
The squad shows international prowess by defeating Germany in a hard-fought 2-1 match Korea’s junior women’s team finishes fourth after close matchup with Sweden
The Korean men’s under-14 national tennis team has demonstrated its growing strength on the global stage by capturing third place at the ITF World Junior Finals. Under the guidance of head coach Yoon Yongil, the team secured a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Germany in the third-place playoff held in Prostejov, Czech Republic, on August 9 (local time).
The singles matches saw Geonho Kim (Cheonan Gye-gwang Middle School) fall in the first rubber, putting Korea at an early disadvantage. However, Junseo Jang (Busan Regional Sports Club) leveled the score by winning the second singles, keeping Korea’s hopes alive.
In the decisive doubles match, Junseo Jang partnered with Siyoon Kim (Ulsan Jeil Middle School) to deliver a commanding performance and defeat their German counterparts, clinching the prestigious third-place finish for Korea.
Meanwhile, under the leadership of coach Lim Gyutae, the Korean girls’ under-14 team wrapped up their tournament in fourth place after a 0-2 loss to Sweden in their own third-place decider.
The boys’ championship title went to France, while the United States claimed top honors in the girls’ division.
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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