The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J60 Kathmandu, hosted by Nepal during the week of 2 February 2026, concluded successfully with high-quality finals and an impressive prize distribution ceremony. The tournament brought together talented junior players from across the world, reflecting Nepal’s growing stature as a host of international tennis events.
The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors is the premier global junior circuit, offering young players the opportunity to earn international ranking points and gain valuable competitive experience. It serves as a crucial pathway in the development of future professional tennis players.
In the Girls’ Singles final, Seohyeon Kim of Korea delivered a confident performance to defeat Keira Kim of Uzbekistan 7–5, 6–0, securing the title. The Boys’ Singles championship saw David Aguiar Johansson of Spain overcome David Valeev of Russia 7–5, 6–1, showcasing consistency and control throughout the match.
The doubles finals provided thrilling contests. In the Girls’ Doubles, the Nepali–Korean pair of Shivali Gurung and Seohyeon Kim emerged victorious, defeating Aleena Farid and Shaivi Gaurav Dalal of India 6–3, 6–2. The Boys’ Doubles final was a closely fought encounter, where David Aguiar Johansson of Spain and Ruochen Gao of China rallied to defeat Vivaan Bidasaria of India and Daniel Yang of Korea 3–6, 6–3, [10–3] in the match tie-break.
The medal ceremony was graced by senior officials of the Nepal Tennis Association, with awards presented by Mr. Manohar Das Mool, President; Mr. Niresh Shrestha, General Secretary; Mr. Ajaya Bista, Tournament Director and Secretary; and Mr. Gauri Sanker Shrestha, Member. Their presence added dignity and prestige to the occasion.
The tournament concluded on a high note, celebrating competitive excellence, sportsmanship, and the bright future of junior tennis on the international stage.