Two days. Seventeen young players. One court full of dreams. The 1st Champs Open Junior Tennis Tournament – Age 8 & 9 was our biggest junior tennis tournament in Doha so far, and our eight- and nine-year-olds gave everything: every run, every swing, every point.
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A Junior Tennis Tournament in Doha to Remember
From the first serve on Day 1 to the final under the lights on Day 2, the energy at Al Bidda Park never dropped. Seventeen boys and girls arrived with their rackets, their nerves and their dreams. They left with real match experience and memories they will keep for years.
The tournament was played at Orange Ball level, the stage between Red Ball and full court. The ball is a little faster and the court a little bigger. As a result, rallies are longer, serves are stronger and tactics start to matter. It is exactly the right challenge for this age.
Real matches, real rules
Every match followed a knockout format: first to six games, a tie-break at 6–6 and no-ad scoring. Players managed their own score, changed ends and made their own line calls. They learned that tennis is played with both the racket and the mind.
The role of our coaches
Before each match, our coaches met the players at the net for the coin toss and a short briefing on the rules. Once play began, the children solved problems on their own, as the rules allow no coaching. Afterwards, our coaches were there with encouragement and a few tips for the next match. That balance of support and independence is where confidence is built.
The Loudest Hearts of All
On the sidelines, the parents were incredible. Moms and dads lined the fences and sat on the grass. They cheered every shot and filmed every moment. That support turns a tennis match into an occasion, and it means the world to a nine-year-old.
Meet Our Age 8 & 9 Champions
After two days of determined, high-quality tennis, two players reached the final on the second evening. Both played with courage and respect from the first point to the last.
Congratulations to Khaled Lengliz, our Age 8 & 9 champion, and to our runner-up Sultan Alkuwari: well played! And a huge well done to all seventeen players. Every one of you made this tournament special.
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What Our Players Took Home
Trophies are wonderful, but the real rewards of a tournament last much longer. Over these two days, our players learned to:
- Handle pressure in close games and tie-breaks.
- Think tactically, building points instead of just hitting the ball.
- Compete with integrity, keeping score honestly and making fair calls.
- Grow in confidence, because they proved to themselves that they can do it.
Thank you to every player, parent and family who made this event so special.
Why Families Choose Our Junior Tennis Academy in Doha
🎾 Quality coaching
Experienced coaches who combine solid technique with match play, so children learn to compete as well as to hit.
🛡️ Safe and fun
A friendly, supervised environment where children feel welcome, make friends and enjoy every session.
📈 Age-appropriate
A clear pathway from Red Ball to Orange Ball, Green Ball and Yellow Ball.
Explore our Kids & Juniors Tennis Programs to find the right group for your child. Missed our first event? Read about the Champs Open for ages 6 & 7.
What’s Next: The Champs Open Continues
The 1st Champs Open Junior Tennis Tournament continues for older age groups. Places are limited, so register early on our Juniors Tournaments page:
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