The Malta Tennis Federation is once again organising the U-18 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior world ranking tournament at the Marsa Sports Club between the today and 12 April.

This tournament is gaining popularity each year and has attracted no fewer than 188 players coming from 24 different nations.

The number one seed in the Boys Draw is Lewis Burton from the UK who is ranked ITF 293 while local girl, Kimberley Cassar is the number one ranked female player with an ITF ranking of 276. Elaine Genovese, our other top ranked player, is seeded at number 10.

These high level tournaments are considered by many aspiring players as the last stepping stone before they reach the age of 18 and most of them will then start participating in future tournaments hoping, eventually, to make the professional grade.