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Tennis At The 2015 Summer Universiade
Tennis was contested at the 2015 Summer Universiade from July 4 to 12 at the Tennis Academy in Gwangju, South Korea. Men's and women's singles, men's and women's team, and men's, women's, and mixed doubles events was contested. Medal summary Medal table Medal events See also * Tennis at the Summer Universiade References External links2015 Summer Universiade – Tennis {{2015 in tennis 2015 Summer Universiade The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The name is a portmanteau of the words "University" and "Olympiad". The Universiade is referred t ... 2015 Summer Universiade events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangju
Gwangju () is South Korea's sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak in Muan County in 2005 because Gwangju was promoted to a metropolitan city and was independent of South Jeolla province. Its name is composed of the words ''Gwang'' () meaning "light" and ''Ju'' () meaning "province". Gwangju was historically recorded as ''Muju'' (), in which "Silla merged all of the land to establish the provinces of Gwangju, Ungju, Jeonju, Muju and various counties, plus the southern boundary of Goguryeo and the ancient territories of Silla" in the ''Samguk Sagi.'' In the heart of the agricultural Jeolla region, the city is also famous for its rich and diverse cuisine. History The city was established in 57 BC. It was one of the administrative centers of Baekje during the Three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varatchaya Wongteanchai
Varatchaya "Pias" Wongteanchai ( th, วรัชญา วงค์เทียนชัย; born 7 September 1989) is a former professional tennis player from Thailand. In her career, she won two doubles titles on the WTA Tour, as well as four singles titles and 31 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 20 July 2015, she reached her highest singles ranking of world No. 200. On 12 September 2016, she peaked at No. 77 in the doubles rankings. Playing for Thailand Fed Cup team, Wongteanchai has accumulated a win–loss record of 10–6. Her younger sister Varunya Wongteanchai is also a tennis professional. Career In February 2012, Wongteanchai made her WTA Tour main-draw debut at her home tournament, the Pattaya Open. She qualified for the main draw by defeating Hsu Wen-hsin in three, and Misa Eguchi in straight sets. She then faced top-seed Vera Zvonareva in the first round but lost in two sets by 2–6, 5–7. She also partnered her younger sister Varunya in the doubl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jea-moon
Lee Jea-moon ( ko, 이재문; born 2 July 1993) is a South Korean tennis player. Lee has a career high ATP singles ranking of 558 achieved on 22 May 2023. He also has a career high ATP doubles ranking of 431 achieved on 13 November 2017. Lee represents South Korea at the Davis Cup The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested annually between teams from competing countries in a knock-out format. It is described by the organis .... Challenger and Futures/World Tennis Tour Finals Singles: 7 (2–5) Doubles: 15 (6–9) References External links * * * 1993 births Living people South Korean male tennis players Tennis players at the 2018 Asian Games Tennis players at the 2022 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for South Korea FISU World University Games gold medalists for South Korea Universiade medalists in tennis Medalists at the 2013 Summer Universiade M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chung Hong
Chung Hong ( ko, 정홍; born 16 May 1993) is a South Korean tennis player. On the junior tour, Chung has a career high ITF junior ranking of 64 achieved in January 2011. Chung has a career high ATP singles ranking of 632 achieved on 2 January 2017. He also has a career high ATP doubles ranking of 624 achieved on 9 June 2014. Chung has won one ITF Futures singles title and two ITF Futures doubles titles. Playing for South Korea in Davis Cup, Chung has a win–loss record of 0–1. Chung is the older brother of Chung Hyeon Chung Hyeon (; ; born 19 May 1996) is a South Korean professional tennis player. He is the 2017 Next Gen Finals champion. As an unseeded player, he became the first Korean player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal at the 2018 Australian Open. ..., who is also a professional tennis player. References External links * * * 1993 births Living people South Korean male tennis players People from Suwon Universiade medalists in tennis Universi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronika Kudermetova
Veronika Eduardovna Kudermetova; ; tt-Cyrl, Вероника Эдуард кызы Кадыйрмәтова, translit=Veronika Edward qızı Qadıyrmätova. (born 24 April 1997) is a Russian professional tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 9, achieved on 24 October 2022, and a best WTA doubles ranking of No. 2, reached on 6 June 2022. She also has reached a Grand Slam final, at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships in women's doubles with Elena Vesnina and won 2022 WTA Finals with Elise Mertens. Kudermetova won her first WTA Tour singles title at the 2021 Charleston Open, and her first WTA doubles title at the 2019 Wuhan Open, partnering Duan Yingying. She made her WTA Tour main-draw debut in singles at the 2018 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, and in doubles at the 2014 Kremlin Cup, partnering with Evgeniya Rodina. Playing for Russia Fed Cup team, Kudermetova has a win–loss record of 3–4. Personal life Kudermetova was born to Eduard Kudermetov, a R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noppawan Lertcheewakarn
Noppawan "Nok" Lertcheewakarn ( th, นพวรรณ เลิศชีวกานต์; born 18 November 1991) is a former professional Thai tennis player. At 2009 Wimbledon Championships, she won the junior singles title. She reached career-high WTA rankings of 149 in singles and 97 in doubles. As of July 2018, Lertcheewakarn having played her last match in August 2017, is in training to be a police officer. She has yet to officially retire. Playing style Lertcheewakarn is a counterpuncher with her two-handed backhand and forehand. Her game is lacking powerful strokes, but based on precise groundstrokes and good strategy. Her main weakness is considered to be her serve, lacking of power, consistency and stability. She has had inspiration by Tamarine Tanasugarn, Monica Seles, Marion Bartoli, and Williams sisters. Lertcheewakarn has been coached by Chuck Kriese. Junior career In 2008, Lertcheewakarn was world No. 1 in ITF Junior Circuit, became the first Thai player to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiko Yoshitomi
is a female Japanese given name. is a Japanese surname, also romanized as Aikoh or Aiko. Aiko or Ayko is also a traditional male given name in Scandinavia and especially northern Germany. In Germany it is considered one of the old "gentry names". It is a variation of the name Ekke or Eike. Ekke translates to "blade". As a male given name in West Nile, Aiko is a shorter variation of the name Ayiko. Possible meanings The meaning varies depending on the kanji used to write it. Several written forms include: * — Love, child, child of love * — Love fortune. * — Hollyhock and child; the same kanji can be used to write Riko and Kiko as well as the more similar Aoko, Aoiko, and Ako. * - Indigo, child. In West Nile, Aiko originates from the root Ayiko which means "happiness" in Lugbara. Aiko can also mean "salt lack (no salt)" or "salt trapping (catching)". Notable people with this name * Aiko (singer) ( 愛子), a Japanese singer-songwriter * Aiko, Princess Toshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erina Hayashi
is a Japanese tennis player. She has career-high WTA rankings of 322 in singles, achieved on 24 February 2020, and 210 in doubles, reached on 16 March 2020, and has won one singles title and eight doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. Hayashi made her main-draw debut on the WTA Tour at the 2017 Japan Women's Open, where she received a wildcard alongside Momoko Kobori is a Japanese female tennis player. She has career-high WTA rankings of 226 in singles, achieved in April 2019, and 136 in doubles, set in November 2018. Up to date, she has won two singles and 14 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. Kobori mad ... for the doubles competition. ITF Circuit finals Singles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner–up) Doubles: 21 (8 titles, 13 runner–ups) External links * * 1994 births Living people People from Sabae, Fukui Japanese female tennis players Sportspeople from Fukui Prefecture Universiade medalists in tennis Tennis players at the 2018 Asian Games Medalists a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Ya-hsuan
Lee Ya-hsuan (; born 20 July 1995) is a Taiwanese tennis player. She has career-high WTA rankings The WTA rankings are the ratings defined by the Women's Tennis Association, introduced in November 1975. Iga Świątek is the current world No. 1. Ranking method The WTA rankings are based on a rolling 52-week, cumulative system. A pla ... of 186 in singles, achieved on 11 April 2016, and 138 in doubles, set on 6 February 2017. Playing for the Chinese Taipei Fed Cup team, Lee has a win–loss record of 3–13. WTA 125 tournament finals Doubles: 2 (2 titles) ITF Circuit finals Singles: 19 (12 titles, 7 runner–ups) Doubles: 20 (10 titles, 10 runner–ups) Notes References External links * * * 1995 births Living people Taiwanese female tennis players Universiade medalists in tennis Sportspeople from Taipei Universiade gold medalists for Chinese Taipei Universiade silver medalists for Chinese Taipei Medalists at the 2019 Summer Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hsu Chieh-yu
Hsu Chieh-yu (; also known as Connie Hsu; born 14 January 1992) is a Taiwanese tennis player. Hsu has won six singles and 25 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 21 April 2014, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 224. On 23 February 2015, she peaked at No. 114 in the WTA doubles rankings. Hsu, born in Taiwan, moved to the United States in 2001 and represented the U.S. in her junior and college tennis career. In 2007, she debuted on the WTA Tour at the Cincinnati Masters. In 2010, she studied at the University of Pennsylvania The University of Pennsylvania (also known as Penn or UPenn) is a private research university in Philadelphia. It is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is ranked among the highest-regarded universitie ... before turning professional in the summer of 2011. However, at the Melbourne Pro Classic in April 2014, she started competing under the flag of Chinese Taipei. ITF Circuit finals Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaito Uesugi
is a Japanese tennis player. Uesugi has a career high ATP singles ranking of 650 achieved on 27 August 2018. He also has a career high ATP doubles ranking of 306 achieved on 20 June 2022. Uesugi made his ATP main draw debut at the 2018 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships in the doubles draw partnering Yoshihito Nishioka is a Japanese tennis player. He has won two ATP Tour singles titles and achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 36 on 7 November 2022. He is currently the No. 1 Japanese player. Career Junior career As a junior, he compiled a .... Future and Challenger finals Singles: 1 (0–1) Doubles 18 (10–8) References External links * * 1995 births Living people Japanese male tennis players Sportspeople from Osaka Prefecture Tennis players at the 2018 Asian Games Asian Games medalists in tennis Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists for Japan Universiade medalists in tennis Universiade gold med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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