Eintracht Frankfurt Tennis: Young Elite Guests

The youth world ranking tournament in the J60 category brings talented players from Germany and numerous other countries to Frankfurt in the Riederwald. For the young athletes, it’s about important world ranking points at the start of the year. The event starts on Monday, January 5th, with the qualification, in which four juniors fight for their place in the main field. From the following day, the 32-strong main field begins with exciting matches.

Six eagle bearers at the start

What’s particularly pleasing is that a total of six Eintracht players are taking part in the tournament. Shiro Bui, Gregor Distler and Ferdinand Feilcke are competing in the juniors, while Nayla Bui, Clara Marinovic and Syona Mircheva are in the junior women’s category – some of them supported by wildcards.

Playing times and free entry

The game starts at 9 a.m. every day from Monday to Friday. The semi-finals will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m., the finals in singles and doubles will also take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. Admission is free – all tennis enthusiasts are warmly invited to cheer on the young stars live and experience an exciting week of tournaments.

Further information about the participants in the qualification and main draw can be found on the ITF website.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

Leave a Comment