The second edition began on Saturday at Fujairah Tennis Club. More than 200 players are taking part, with youth, adult and veterans events on the programme. The UAE Tennis Federation sponsors the tournament. Al Khaleej reported the opening.
The youngest players are under 12. Veterans are older than 35. The age spread is wide.
Youth and adult divisions share the programme
Boys and girls compete in under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-18 categories. Four age groups feature. The schedule also has open competitions for men and women, plus a veterans event for players older than 35. Al Khaleej reported that the programme brings youth, adult and veterans divisions together under the UAE Tennis Federation's sponsorship.
Other UAE events have also drawn competitors from beyond their usual circles. The Abu Dhabi sumo event brought international competitors to a new local event. In Fujairah, players meet across age groups and backgrounds.
Club upgrades aim to support future events
Fujairah Tennis Club chairman Abdul Ghafoor Behroozian welcomed participants. He said the tournament showed the club's effort to develop tennis and widen participation. Behroozian also praised the UAE Tennis Federation for trusting the club and assigning it major tournaments. The club is upgrading several facilities to prepare for more local and international sporting events. Work is under way. Al Khaleej reported Behroozian's comments on the club's development and infrastructure improvements.
Al Khaleej's September 26 report is the only recent primary-source account of this specific tournament identified in the available research. No matching confirmation was found from Reuters, AP, Bloomberg or the UAE Tennis Federation's website.
General referee Laith Al-Ani said the field includes local players and residents from multiple nationalities. He described the tournament as a chance for talent across age groups to compete and gain experience. Players can also test themselves against one another.
The event puts young players, open-category entrants and veterans on the same programme. Facility upgrades are still under way. The championship also gives the club a chance to show it can stage tennis competition in Fujairah.
