Nine Pacific countries will compete together at the Dragon and Cheongwa venues from Monday. Tahiti, Guam, Tuvalu, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Cook Island, Vanuatu and Australia, which gave the tournament a special scope. ” We are honored that Australia is present at this competition and can compete with such a strong country. Australia came with two players who play at a professional level and this is a big challenge for our Tahitians. “, Souligne Kealii Lei Foc.
A promising trip to Tahiti
As the week progressed the level of play went up a notch, especially from the semi-finals onwards. Of the five Tahitian teams that took part, two qualified for the finals. ” Other countries, such as Tuvalu, had to endure to secure a place in the semi-finals. We also had a great semi-final between Tonga, who were the favourites, and our team Tahiti 1. – says the sports manager.
But on Friday the Tahitian elections proved stronger than them. Unlike Australia in the men’s and women’s finals, Tahiti lost both encounters. The Australians won both the men’s and women’s singles. Despite the defeat, the representatives of Tahiti played difficult matches with high-level opponents.
Preparing for the Pacific Games
The tournament ends today with a small final. In the men’s game, Tuvalu defeats Tahiti 3. In the women’s game, Guam faces off against Tonga. At the time of writing, the match is still ongoing.
The Oceania Tennis Cup was first organized by the Tahitian Federation of Tennis and Allied Disciplines (FTTDA) under the auspices of the Oceania Federation. Beyond the results, this edition represents an important step for the development of local tennis. ” These competitions allowed us and the players to prepare for the Pacific Games next year. “, concludes Keali Lei Fok.