For two consecutive weeks, Guam Junhyuk “Kevin” Seo and Fremont “Monty” Gibson earned International Tennis Federation world ranking points at the 2024 Citadel Guam World Tour J60 Dededo Junior Tennis Tournament at the Guam National Tennis Center.
“TThis tournament is a great opportunity for them to get the better of the game and take it to the next level.” “We are thrilled to be a part of this amazing team,” said Guam National Tennis Federation President Thorgan Smith.
Gibson won points in doubles, while Seo won points in singles.
Wednesday, boy Singles match, Seo loses Japanese Seo then defeated Kanari Izumizawa 6-2, 6-4 in the round of 16 on Thursday. Japanese Mao Tatsuru 6-3, 6-3.
But for Seo, the match wasn't just about winning or losing — competing at this level gave him the opportunity to become a better tennis player.
“I Learn how to rally together Method State the main points,” Seo said. “He was really high level. “
in The match continued Almost 2 hoursSeo and Tazuru ran side by side, trading strokes and battling under the blazing sun. As Match 14 year old Seo Fatigue became evident. In the past few games, Takuru became more furious. and S I didn't To adapt.
“Hhit lots of There were more winning shots than in the first set.” Seo said. “I'm tired. I've been a bit lazy.. “
Thursday, Girls Doubles, with Gibson Tahitian Mehtiah Boosie defeated Japanese Kameoka Mirai and Utsuyama Yo 7-6(2), 6-1.