Today, Malta’s top players will be in action in the main draw of the ITF Under 18 World Ranking Tennis Tournament being held at the Marsa Sports Club sanctioned by the Malta Tennis Federation and sponsored by Gasan Mamo, The Malta Tourism Authority and San Michel.

In the boys, Matthew Asciak seeded no. 9 in the main draw with an ITF World ranking of 539 will be in action tomorrow having a bye and will face the winner of the match between K. Orlov from Russia (WR 1,298) and M.Brunner from Austria (WR 718). In action today, Omar Sudzuka u16 Malta Champion will face G. Gilhawley (WR 1,358) from Ireland, Clayton Zammit will face C.Fitzgerald (WR 1,764) also from Ireland, whilst Francesco Galea, presently living in Germany will face Daniel Spurny (WR 1,142) from Germany.

Matthew Booker being a lucky loser in the qualifying will face Antonio Terzo from Italy.

In the girls event, Kim Cassar with a world ranking of 718 and seeded no.8 in the main draw will be in action tomorrow having a bye in the first round. Elaine Genovese Malta’s current champion and Alexia Valenzia will play today.

Matches start at 9am. The general public is invited to attend and give its support to our young players. Entrance is free.