Whitsun Cup: Surprise winner Phung steals the show in Leutkirch!

Whitsun Cup: Surprise winner Phung steals the show in Leutkirch!

A real tennis treat recently took place in Leutkirch: the first Whitsun Cup of the TC Leutkirch offered exciting sport and lots of surprises. This particularly included the rise of Timothy Phung from TC Ravensburg, who reached the semi-finals as an unseeded player. The 21-year-old American impressively showcased his great potential by defeating Valentin Steinmann from Überlingen 6:2, 6:2, followed by a clear win against Dominik Maly from Nuremberg, who was seeded sixth (6:2, 6:1). writes the Schwäbische Zeitung.

In the quarterfinals, the seeded player Carl Labitzke from LTTC Rot-Weiß Berlin was waiting for him, whom Phung eliminated 6:1, 6:4. Unfortunately, he lost out in the semifinals against top seed Jannik Maute, who is currently 32nd in the German rankings (4:6, 1:6). On the other side of the table, Markus Malaszszak from TC SCC Berlin also showed impressive performances and won his semi-final against Jaron Held 6:7, 6:1, 10:3. But he too was denied the final; Due to a back injury he had to give up against Maute when the score was 2-2.

Impeccable organization and positive feedback

Tournament organizer Jürgen Bärtle noted that the event was viewed consistently positively, although he expressed regret over Malaszszak's injury. “The Whitsun Cup will definitely take place again in 2024,” confirmed Bärtle, hoping for similarly good conditions. Although these were available, Saturday became too hot for spectators and helpers reminds the tennis weblog.

In the women's field, Sofia Shapatava secured the title without losing a set. In the semifinals she defeated Francesca Parcelli from TC Ravensburg. The prize money was set differently for men and women, but was increased for the women at short notice. The winner Maute received 1,800 euros, while Malaszszak and second-placed Rittberger received 800 euros and 600 euros, respectively. There was also fiercest competition in the secondary round, where Ana Miovcic from TC Lindau ultimately won the title after her first round.

Pentecost tournament at TC Liblar

In the shadow of this big event, another traditional Whitsun tournament at TC Liblar awaits enthusiastic tennis fans. Organized by the women's team 50, this tournament invites everyone interested in tennis, regardless of experience level or age. Participation is free, providing an excellent opportunity for amateur gamers to compete. The fun factor is further increased by a shared barbecue evening after the tournament, which is intended to strengthen the community. Participants simply need to bring their own tennis balls and sign a list on the counter for scheduling reports TC Liblar.

These two events are true proof of how vibrant the tennis scene is in Germany. The exchange and enthusiasm during tennis are palpable and offer the players and spectators an unforgettable time.