Young Tennis Players from Uzbekistan Compete in Roland Garros Junior Series Qualifiers

Starting from August 4, 2025, the city of Almaty is hosting the qualifying stage of the Roland Garros Junior Series by Renault — a prestigious international tournament for boys and girls under 16, organized under the auspices of the French Tennis Federation (FFT), the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF), and Renault Group.

The tournament brings together the strongest players from Central and Western Asia. The winners will earn the right to play in the final Roland Garros Junior Series tournament in France.

Uzbekistan’s Representatives

Uzbekistan is represented in both the boys’ and girls’ draws. The following athletes are participating on behalf of the country:

Boys:

• Abdurakhmon Karimov

• Makhmudbek Beknazarov

• Akmal Abdullaev

• Alan Zinatulin

Girls:

• Keira Kim

• Veronika Jeparova

• Emily Kim

The Uzbek players have shown strong performances, with several confident wins in the group stage. For example, Abdurakhmon Karimov and Makhmudbek Beknazarov won all their matches in straight sets, leaving no chances for their opponents.

Results of Uzbek players in the Roland Garros Junior Series by Renault (U16) group stage:

Boys

Abdurakhmon Karimov (Group A)

• Defeated Ibrahim Alandejani — 6-4, 6-2

• Defeated Daler Amangeldy — 6-4, 6-2
  Record: 2 wins, 0 losses

Makhmudbek Beknazarov (Group B)

• Defeated Daniel Yurekli — 6-1, 6-2

• Defeated Kiarash Sadeghizeydi — 6-3, 6-3
  Record: 2 wins, 0 losses

Akmal Abdullaev (Group C)

• Defeated Arafat Mustafa — 6-1, 6-2

• Defeated Ayrik Abedinzade — 6-1, 6-2
  Record: 2 wins, 0 losses

Alan Zinatulin (Group D)

• Defeated David Mogilevsky — 6-0, 6-2

• Lost to Ansar Niyatkaliyev — 6-1, 6-7(5), 0-6
  Record: 1 win, 1 loss

Among the girls, Keira Kim, Karolina Ligai, Shahzoda Artikboeva, Alisa Korolyova, and other players from Central Asia are showing a high level of preparation, competing on equal terms with the region’s top tennis players.

Girls

Keira Kim (Group A)

• Defeated Saara Myzayeva — 6-1, 6-0

• Defeated Laysan Nurusheva — 6-2, 7-6(6)
  Record: 2 wins, 0 losses

Veronika Jeparova (Group B)

• Lost to Karolina Ligai — 5-7, 3-6

• Lost to Sofia Malysheva — 6-2, 2-6, 1-6
  Record: 0 wins, 2 losses

Emily Kim (Group D)

• Lost to Adie Omarbek — 6-4, 4-6, 3-6

• Lost to Gauhar Aktan — 6-7(4), 0-6
  Record: 0 wins, 2 losses

Uzbekistan Tennis Federation Press Service