The 10th Vanuatu Regional Championship, held from the 7th to the 14th of December, marked a milestone for tennis in the Pacific, drawing the highest number of participants in its history. Players from across the region showcased their skills, passion, and sportsmanship, making this year’s tournament an unforgettable event.
The Championships started with the Tennis Australia Girls Camp on the 7th of December, which attracted 32 girls eager to enhance their tennis skills. The camp highlighted the growing interest in tennis among young women in the Pacific and served as an inspiration for aspiring athletes.
Championship Highlights and Results
The following are the respective winners:
U12 Category Results
Girls Singles
1. Faith Perera (GUAM)
2. Mia Hirlemann (TAHITI)
3. Joella Ioane (ASA)
Boys Singles
1. Herman Thomsen (ASA)
2. Elie Gouelle-Nguyen (NC)
3. Ryan Chansin (TAHITI)
Girls Doubles
1 Joella Ioane/Mia Hirlemann (ASA/TAHITI)
2. Faith Perera/Peyton Taei (GUAM/SAMOA)
Boys Doubles
1. Ryan Chansin/Herman Thomsen (TAHITI/ASA)
2. Luca Rossow/Mareko Webb (COOK ISLANDS)
U14 Category Results
Girls Singles
1. Alalilo Tepa (TUV)
2. Heata-Nui Ista-Toofa (NC)
3. Caroline Andrew (VAN)
Boys Singles
1. Uraia Ratu (FIJI)
2. William Nolan (VAN)
3. Aifilii Tamasooalii (ASA)
Girls Doubles
1. Caroline Andrew/Alison Kanegai (VAN)
2. Jenshalley Aka/Davina Mailtorok (VAN)
Boys Doubles
1. Uraia Ratu/Aifilii Tamasooalii (FIJI/ASA)
2. Joseph Acolas/Teliam Lutolf (NC)
U16/18 Category Results
Girls Singles
1. Alalilo Tepa (TUV)
2. Alisha Kanegai (VAN)
3. Heata-Nui Ista-Toofa (NC)
•Boys Singles
1. Corentin Mainguy (VAN)
2. Junior Kennedy (SOLO)
3. Gaspard Teijeiro (NC)
Girls Doubles
1. Alisha Kanegai/Ashanti Ligo (VAN)
2. Abygael Coeuillet/Heata-Nui Ista-Toofa (VAN/NC)
Boys Doubles
1. Corentin Mainguy/Andre Jean Pierre (VAN)
2. Junior Kennedy/Pio Ruhasia (SOLO)
Consolation Winners
• U12 Boys & Girls: Jini Choi (VAN), Mareko Webb (CI)
• U14 Boys & Girls: Elena He (SOLO), Henley Daniel (VAN)
• U16/18 Boys & Girls: Jen Tanuipue (SOLO), Oscar Maucotel (VAN)
Sportsmanship Awards
• Fairplay: William Nolan (VAN)
• Respect: Herman Thomsen (ASA)
• Excellence: Alalilo Tepa (TUV)
