Ly Hoang Nam reached another milestone in his career after being placed at 870 in the world ranking for tennis.

This is his highest ever position and a new record amongst all other Vietnamese players.

Nam’s ranking was improved by his last-16 berth at the Japan F3 Futures in March.

The 19-year-old player has set a target of entering the world top 500 this year.

He will travel to China to join 15 other athletes competing at the 2016 International Tennis Federation Junior Masters at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre in Chengdu on April 8-10.

Personal best: Ly Hoang Nam seen during his physical training. He has reached his highest global tennis ranking ever. -- Photo baotinnhanh.vn

The world’s leading young players, eight males and eight females, qualified for the event on the basis of their 18-and-under ITF Junior World Ranking at the end of the year.

The ITF Junior Masters, now in its second year, consists of two knock-out singles events, with each player guaranteed three matches to determine their final finishing position. Players will compete for a total prize fund of US$160,000 in travel grants. Each player will earn a minimum travel grant of $7,000, while the boys’ and girls’ champions will both be awarded $15,000 travel grants.

This year’s winners will succeed the inaugural champions: Andrey Rublev of Russia and China’s Xu Shilin.

In the 2015 finals, Rublev overcame Taylor Fritz of the United States, while Xu defeated Slovakia’s Kristina Schmiedlova.

The draws for both events will be held on April 6.

The Masters is one of the premier junior events on the 2016 ITF calendar, alongside the ITF junior team competitions, the 14-and-under ITF World Junior Tennis competition, and the 16-and-under Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup.

Nam and other athletes will take part in a mentoring programme provided by the ITF during the competition week. The programme will emphasise the transition to professional tennis and focus on training, competitiveness and the development of mental strength.

This is one of many ways in which the Masters will assist these top juniors in transitioning from junior tennis to the professional level.

Ha Noi win 11 gold, 4 bronze medals at nat’l rowing event

Ha Noi dominated the National Rowing Club Championships that ended in Da Nang on April 4.

The players from the capital city won 11 gold and four bronze medals to top the ranking table.

Hai Duong were in second place, winning four titles, followed by Da Nang with one title.

The championships saw more than 100 rowers from 14 cities and provinces competing in 18 events.

The National Canoeing Club Championship, in which about 200 players from 22 teams are participating, will continue at the same venue. The players will vie for medals in 36 events till Saturday.

Cuong wins gold, sets record at Nat’l Archery Championships

Nguyen Tien Cuong was the best player at the National Archery Championships which wrapped up in Phu Tho Province yesterday.

Cuong, who hails from Ha Noi, grabbed five gold medals and set a new record in the men’s individual all-round 50mx2 with 709 points. The old record of 704 points also belonged to Cuong and was made last year.

Cuong’s outstanding performance helped Ha Noi ace the tournament with 18 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals.

Vinh Long ranked second, with nine medals. HCM City placed third, with five gold medals.

The annual tournament also saw four other new records. More than 130 athletes from 17 teams participated in the 10-day event.

Source: VNS