36th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Junior J-30 Tournament begins

Special Correspondent
Published: 11 Oct, 2026
Updated: 21 Oct, 2026
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The 36th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Junior J-30 tournament kicked off on Sunday at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, organised by the Bangladesh Tennis Federation with the approval of the International Tennis Federation. Qualifying matches in the boys' division took place on this opening day.

Four qualifying final matches are scheduled to be held on Monday, while the main draw matches will begin on October 13.

In the first qualifying final, India's Suvigya Chaudhary will face China's Tianyi Fang. Suvigya Chaudhary received a walkover in the first round and defeated Bangladesh's Md. Tanvir 6-2, 6-3 in the second round. Meanwhile, Tianyi Fang received a bye in the first round and advanced to the final by defeating Shardul Khawale 7-5, 6-4 in the second round.

In the second qualifying final, India's S. Hussain will compete against Bangladesh's Md. Akash Hossain. Indian player S. Hussain received a bye in the first round and secured his spot in the final by defeating Li Shaoyuan 6-4, 6-3 in the second round. Additionally, Bangladesh's Md. Akash Hossain received a bye in the first round and reached the final after a fierce battle against India's Mohammed Arij Khan in the second round; after the match stood level at 1-6, 6-1, Akash defeated Arij Khan in the tie-breaker.

China's Sicheng Yang and Shaoshuaijia Shao will face off in the third qualifying final. Sicheng Yang, playing as a wild-card entrant, defeated India's Ayan 6-2, 6-1 in the first round and subsequently beat Bangladesh's Raj Bhor Obinash 6-1, 6-1 in the next match. Meanwhile, competing as a wild-card entrant, China's Shaoshuaijia Shao advanced to the final by defeating Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahman Apon (6-0, 6-1) in the first round and Japan's Tani Ryoma (6-4, 6-0) in the subsequent match.

In the fourth and final qualifying match, China's Jiakuo Li will face Japan's Ryunosuke Yaginuma. Jiakuo Li, who received a wild-card entry and a bye in the first round, reached the final by defeating Bangladesh's M.A. Al Mahid (6-1, 6-2) in the second round. On the other hand, Ryunosuke Yaginuma secured his spot in the final by beating India's Abandeep Chowdhury (6-1, 6-0) in the first round and Singapore's Jack (6-2, 6-0) in the second. Through these thrilling qualifying matches, the victorious players will secure their places in the main draw of the competition.

Earlier, a press conference was held on Saturday regarding the tournament. Attendees included Shafiqul Islam Sohel (President, BTF), Tarik Hasan Shimul (Vice President, BTF), Ishtiaq Ahmed/Karen (General Secretary, BTF), M.A. Jinnah (Treasurer, BTF), Muammar Ahmad (Tournament Referee and BTF Member), and Shahin Ahmed (Co-Referee).

The closing ceremony will take place on October 17, 2026, at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna. Mr. Aminul Haque, State Minister for Youth and Sports, will be present as the chief guest.

Saiham Group and R.A. Spinning Mills Ltd. are the joint sponsors of the competition.