Saumya Chaudhary Strikes Gold in Thailand Debut, Shines in U-14 Tennis Doubles
Eleven-year-old Saumya Chaudhary, one of India’s rising tennis stars from Jaipur, has made a golden debut on the international stage. Teaming up with China’s Yufan Zheng, Saumya clinched the Under-14 Girls Doubles Gold Medal at the LTAT Asian Tennis Tournament held in Thailand — her first-ever international competition.
🎾 Golden Debut on Global Courts
The tournament, which kicked off on May 10, saw Saumya and Yufan breeze through the qualifying rounds and dominate their opponents with finesse:
Quarterfinals: Defeated Thailand duo 6-2, 6-2
Semifinals: Overcame Australia-Thailand pair 7-5, 6-3
Finals (May 16): Outplayed Hong Kong and Indonesia’s duo 6-1, 6-4 to seize gold
🏆 A Star in the Making
Currently ranked No. 2 in the AITA rankings, Saumya began her tennis journey at age 7 under the mentorship of international coach Sumit Gupta. Her dedication has already earned her numerous accolades in both singles and doubles categories across India.
👨👩👧 Support System Behind the Success
Saumya’s achievements are backed by a strong support system:
Parents: Rahul and Sunita Chaudhary, noted entrepreneurs
Grandfather: Chand Chaudhary, respected businessman and social worker
School & Coach: Both credited for nurturing her talent and commitment
📌 Takeaway:
Saumya’s Thailand triumph is more than just a win — it's a bold statement that Indian sports prodigies are ready to take on the world. Her journey is a powerful reminder that talent, when nurtured with love and discipline, can create champions.
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