The first stage of the J30 junior circuit, held at the COT in Ilafy, showcased the impressive performances of Madagascar’s tennis talents. Between dominant victories and hard-fought battles, Sunday’s finals crowned players and pairs who knew how to make the difference during decisive moments.
In the women’s singles, Ando Tiantsoa Ratre, representing France, lived up to her top-seed status. Facing India’s Armani Nalavade, the French player left little room for her opponent. After a perfectly controlled first set, won 6-1, she maintained her advantage in the second set to close it out 6-4.
Ando Tiantsoa Ratre then repeated her success in the women’s doubles alongside Mirindra Razafinarivo. The Franco-Malagasy duo once again demonstrated great mastery. Facing France’s Tahira Bagate and India’s Armani Nalavade, the two players imposed their rhythm and secured the title with the same score of 6-1, 6-4.
In the men’s singles final, Tovonirina, representing Madagascar, had to battle for three sets to overcome Denmark’s Nicholai Petersen. After taking control with a 6-3 first set, the Malagasy player saw his opponent react and equalize with a 6-1 win. Tovonirina regained his composure; more solid in key rallies, he ultimately won 6-3, securing a character-filled victory in the decisive set.
In the men’s doubles, Australian Brandon Hass and Chinese player Tianqi Shao also delivered. The top-seeded pair quickly took control of the final against India’s Ayaan Dev Singh and Italy’s Luca Torregiani, winning the first set 6-1. The second set was much more contested, but the duo kept their nerves to win in a tie-break, concluding the match 6-1, 7-6.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-06 06:39:09 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
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