A total of 115 young tennis players, comprising boys and girls from Nepal, Canada, the USA, and the host country India, are set to vie for glory in the J30 Bhubaneswar ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors meet at the Kalinga Stadium Tennis Centre. Organized by the Odisha Tennis Association, the tournament’s opening ceremony took place on Sunday, marking the commencement of an exciting competition. The tournament features both singles and doubles events, with participants competing fiercely for top honors. Following the qualifying rounds held over the weekend, the main draw will kick off today. The qualifying rounds, each accommodating a draw size of 32 players for both boys and girls, will see four players securing berths in the main draw.

Scheduled to conclude on May 10, the tournament promises thrilling matches as these young talents showcase their skills and compete on an international stage. The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors meets, numbering over 800 tournaments held across 140 countries, provide an invaluable platform for budding tennis stars to gain exposure and experience. Participants will not only compete for victory but also for valuable ranking points, with the winners earning 30 points in singles and 25 points in doubles. As the tournament progresses, spectators can expect to witness intense matches and remarkable displays of talent, as these aspiring tennis stars strive to make their mark on the global stage.