Victories for Josi and Ladimir
compass supported Josi Neumann from Germany played very well at the WTT Youth Contender in Zrenjanin, Serbia (02.-05.04.). Josi won the U17 singles and the U19 mixed doubles and was in the top 4 of the U19 singles.
At the WTT Youth Contender in Metz, France (07.-10.04.), Ladimir Mayorov won the U15 mixed and was top 8 in the U15 singles, although he is only 11 years old.
Josi Neumann won the U17 singles and the U19 mixed doubles at the WTT Youth Contender in Zrenjanin, Serbia. Photos: WTT Global
In the U17 category Josi Neumann defeated Balkis Suissi, Tunisia, Nora Dohoczki and Judit Nagy, Hungary, all in straight games on her way to the final. In the final, against compass alumna Nina Skerbinz from Austria, Josi also won 3:0 and was superior – 11:5, 11:7, 11:6.
“I played very well”, Josi summarised her performance in Zrenjanin. “I was aggressive and managed to create a lot of spin with my forehand loop.”
Great match against Hursey
The U19 singles event was a strong showing for the 2010-born German talent. The quarter-final match against Tianer Yu was a tactical triumph, marked by almost perfect shot placement. In the semi-final against eventual champion Anna Hursey, the match quality remained high throughout. Josi took the opening game and narrowly lost the second. Hursey, currently ranked 113 in the senior world rankings, managed to maintain the pace slightly better, while Neumann struggled to keep up.
“I’m very satisfied with this match and with the tournament overall. I played consistently and performed at a good level.”
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U19 Mixed Doubles Final – Josi serving. Photo: WTT
Mixed doubles gold
Josi secured the U19 mixed doubles title alongside Wassim Essid from Tunisia. In the semi-finals, the pair defeated Yara Elbadawy (Egypt) and Miha Podoknik (Slovakia) in straight games. In the final, they overcame Vivien Tamas and Dragos Bujor of Romania with a 3:1 win: 11:9, 11:8, 8:11, 11:6.
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Ladimir Mayorov hits a backhand down the line. Photo: WTT
Ladimir competitive in U15
At the U15 event in Metz, France, Ladimir Mayorov advanced to the quarter-finals after solid victories over Sasha Campagne (France) and Lucas Adao (Portugal). Adao had previously defeated Compass-supported Marin Jean (France) in the earlier round.
In the quarter-finals against China’s Min Ming, Ladimir led 2:1 but eventually lost the last two games 7:11 and 5:11.
“In Berlin this March, Ladimir beat one of the Chinese players,” his father and coach Eduardo commented. “This time, he faced another and lost 3:2. It was a close match, which is very encouraging.”
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We won! Renata Shypsha and Ladimir Mayorov defeated two Chinese teams on their way to the U15 Mixed Doubles title. Photo: WTT
Winner in mixed doubles
The biggest success came in the U15 mixed doubles event, where Ladimir teamed up with fellow Spaniard Renata Shypsha. The Spanish pair turned out to be the surprise of the tournament, defeating Wisniewski/Pulecka of Poland 3:0 in the quarterfinals, overcoming Min Ming/Lu Aimi of China 3:1 in the semifinals, and finally triumphing over Zhou Kaien/Zhou Yufei with another 3:1 victory in the final.
Beating two Chinese mixed doubles teams in a single tournament is a remarkable achievement – especially with Ladimir being the youngest player at the table.
“It was an exciting experience, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to play against Asian teams, as they rarely compete in Europe.”
In the U15 girls’ singles, Siri Benjegård received a bye in the first round of the knockout stage, but was later defeated 3:0 by Lu Aimi of China, who went on to reach the final.
Joel semi finalist
Joel Isaksson of Sweden reached the semi-finals in the U13 category after beating top seed Joseph Sebatindira of Uganda 3:1. In the semi-finals, Joel lost in straight games to Koh Weiyeow of Malaysia, who went on to lose to Simon Clin of France in the final. Marin Jean was in the last eight but lost in straight games to fellow Frenchman Tim Escudier in the quarter-finals.
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Alyssia Batille, second in the U11 category. Photo: WTT
And Alyssia Bataille of France finished second in the U11 category. Alyssia defeated her compatriots Avelina Dirment Nunez and Alessandra Muller. In the deciding match for first or second place, Alyssia lost to Kaja Tvorogal from Lithuania in a very even match – 3:11, 11:8, 7:11, 14:12 & 9:11.
In Metz there were also other compass kids in action. In the U19 singles, Görkem Öcal from Turkey won one match in the knockout stage before losing to top seed Lee Seungsoo 1:3. Danilo Faso of Italy also survived one round before losing to Marcel Blaszczyk of Poland in the decider. Görkem and Danilo also lost early in the knockout stages in the U17 category, as did Siri Benjegård of Sweden.
More information about the tournaments and all results can be found at:
Victories for Josi and Ladimir
Victories for Josi and Ladimir
compass supported Josi Neumann from Germany played very well at the WTT Youth Contender in Zrenjanin, Serbia (02.-05.04.). Josi won the U17 singles and the U19 mixed doubles and was in the top 4 of the U19 singles.
At the WTT Youth Contender in Metz, France (07.-10.04.), Ladimir Mayorov won the U15 mixed and was top 8 in the U15 singles, although he is only 11 years old.
Josi Neumann won the U17 singles and the U19 mixed doubles at the WTT Youth Contender in Zrenjanin, Serbia. Photos: WTT Global
In the U17 category Josi Neumann defeated Balkis Suissi, Tunisia, Nora Dohoczki and Judit Nagy, Hungary, all in straight games on her way to the final. In the final, against compass alumna Nina Skerbinz from Austria, Josi also won 3:0 and was superior – 11:5, 11:7, 11:6.
“I played very well”, Josi summarised her performance in Zrenjanin. “I was aggressive and managed to create a lot of spin with my forehand loop.”
Great match against Hursey
The U19 singles event was a strong showing for the 2010-born German talent. The quarter-final match against Tianer Yu was a tactical triumph, marked by almost perfect shot placement. In the semi-final against eventual champion Anna Hursey, the match quality remained high throughout. Josi took the opening game and narrowly lost the second. Hursey, currently ranked 113 in the senior world rankings, managed to maintain the pace slightly better, while Neumann struggled to keep up.
“I’m very satisfied with this match and with the tournament overall. I played consistently and performed at a good level.”
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U19 Mixed Doubles Final – Josi serving. Photo: WTT
Mixed doubles gold
Josi secured the U19 mixed doubles title alongside Wassim Essid from Tunisia. In the semi-finals, the pair defeated Yara Elbadawy (Egypt) and Miha Podoknik (Slovakia) in straight games. In the final, they overcame Vivien Tamas and Dragos Bujor of Romania with a 3:1 win: 11:9, 11:8, 8:11, 11:6.
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Ladimir Mayorov hits a backhand down the line. Photo: WTT
Ladimir competitive in U15
At the U15 event in Metz, France, Ladimir Mayorov advanced to the quarter-finals after solid victories over Sasha Campagne (France) and Lucas Adao (Portugal). Adao had previously defeated Compass-supported Marin Jean (France) in the earlier round.
In the quarter-finals against China’s Min Ming, Ladimir led 2:1 but eventually lost the last two games 7:11 and 5:11.
“In Berlin this March, Ladimir beat one of the Chinese players,” his father and coach Eduardo commented. “This time, he faced another and lost 3:2. It was a close match, which is very encouraging.”
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We won! Renata Shypsha and Ladimir Mayorov defeated two Chinese teams on their way to the U15 Mixed Doubles title. Photo: WTT
Winner in mixed doubles
The biggest success came in the U15 mixed doubles event, where Ladimir teamed up with fellow Spaniard Renata Shypsha. The Spanish pair turned out to be the surprise of the tournament, defeating Wisniewski/Pulecka of Poland 3:0 in the quarterfinals, overcoming Min Ming/Lu Aimi of China 3:1 in the semifinals, and finally triumphing over Zhou Kaien/Zhou Yufei with another 3:1 victory in the final.
Beating two Chinese mixed doubles teams in a single tournament is a remarkable achievement – especially with Ladimir being the youngest player at the table.
“It was an exciting experience, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to play against Asian teams, as they rarely compete in Europe.”
In the U15 girls’ singles, Siri Benjegård received a bye in the first round of the knockout stage, but was later defeated 3:0 by Lu Aimi of China, who went on to reach the final.
Joel semi finalist
Joel Isaksson of Sweden reached the semi-finals in the U13 category after beating top seed Joseph Sebatindira of Uganda 3:1. In the semi-finals, Joel lost in straight games to Koh Weiyeow of Malaysia, who went on to lose to Simon Clin of France in the final. Marin Jean was in the last eight but lost in straight games to fellow Frenchman Tim Escudier in the quarter-finals.
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Alyssia Batille, second in the U11 category. Photo: WTT
And Alyssia Bataille of France finished second in the U11 category. Alyssia defeated her compatriots Avelina Dirment Nunez and Alessandra Muller. In the deciding match for first or second place, Alyssia lost to Kaja Tvorogal from Lithuania in a very even match – 3:11, 11:8, 7:11, 14:12 & 9:11.
In Metz there were also other compass kids in action. In the U19 singles, Görkem Öcal from Turkey won one match in the knockout stage before losing to top seed Lee Seungsoo 1:3. Danilo Faso of Italy also survived one round before losing to Marcel Blaszczyk of Poland in the decider. Görkem and Danilo also lost early in the knockout stages in the U17 category, as did Siri Benjegård of Sweden.
More information about the tournaments and all results can be found at:
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