Nam to meet Denis Shapovalov in US Open's junior circuit

Vietnamese top tennis player Ly Hoang Nam will meet Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the boys' singles, first round, of the US Open's junior circuit.

Ly Hoang Nam – Photo: Zing

At present, Shapovalov ranks 2151st in world rankings, while Nam is world ranked No 1055.

Nam, who is seeded 12th, will face his rival tonight (Ha Noi time – Sept 7).

In the boys' doubles, Nam will pair with Japan's Akira Santillan.

Vy wins bronze at Asian Karatedo Championships in Japan

Vietnamese female martial artist Tran Thi Khanh Vy won a bronze medal at the Asian Karatedo Championships in Yokohama in Japan.

Vy defeated Chinese Taipei's Tsui-Ping Ku 5-0 in the third-place playoff match of the women's 50kg combat category.

On the way to earning a bronze medal, Vy bested Indian Dropati and Priya Shankari of Malaysia, before losing to Ayaka Tadano of Japan.

VNS