350 students participate in clinic at Dubai Tennis Stadium

Dubai: Over 350 students from nine UAE schools were put through their paces at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Monday. Two-time Grand Slam doubles quarter-finalist Alexandra Panova and Hungarian playing partner Fanny Stollar held the clinic at a side-court as part of the annual JP Morgan Kids’ Day.

The JP Morgan Kids’ Day traditionally takes place during the first days of the two-week championships, attracting hundreds of students each year and providing them a rare chance to learn up-close from some of the world’s best players. Among those involved this year were promising girls’ player Isabelle James and boys’ player Alexi Luca Rafael, who are both ranked among the best in the UAE for their age group.

This year’s clinic, hosted by the CF Tennis Academy, saw the children enjoy an action-packed clinic on court, before being afforded the chance to watch elite tennis, showcase their school spirit, and take on some tennis tips from Panova and Stollár, who will face Italy’s Olympic gold medallists Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in Tuesday’s doubles second round.

“We are excited to continue our sponsorship of the JP Morgan Kids Day at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Tournament,” said Khaled Hobballah, Senior Country Officer for the Mena region at JP Morgan. “Our mission is to encourage young students to discover the joy of tennis, nurturing their passion for the game. There’s nothing more fulfilling than watching them gain new skills, build lasting friendships, and potentially rise as the future stars of tennis.”