Bangladesh鈥檚 rising tennis star Zarif Abrar made a strong start to the main draw of the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J-30 Dhaka, which began at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna on Sunday.
Zarif, who lifted the title of the Rajshahi phase of the same tournament just a week earlier, carried his fine form into Dhaka, easing past Thailand鈥檚 Panawat 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets in the first round.
The 17-year-old expressed confidence about maintaining his winning momentum throughout the week-long competition.
Top-ranked Chuan Ding of China thrashed Bangladesh鈥檚 Mahad Bin Malek 6-1, 6-2 to move into the second round.
Obinash, who came through the qualifiers, has been eliminated after a 6-3, 6-0 defeat to Thailand鈥檚 Theerapat, while Sayem also made exit after losing to another Thai player, Chanapath.
In the girls鈥� singles, Sumiya Akter battled past India鈥檚 Yashitha, taking the first set 6-4 before dominating the second 6-0 to secure her second-round berth.听
Fellow Bangladeshi Halima Jahan also progressed by beating India鈥檚 Sara Shaikh 6-2, 6-3 in a convincing fashion.
The week-long event will feature boys鈥� and girls鈥� singles as well as doubles competitions.听
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