Qualification contests, defining final table of players who would start contending for medals by Olympic system from September 19, were held.
Around 100 athletes from Russia, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries participates in the competition.
During qualification round, in tense game between Turkmens Yunus Ovezgeldiyev and Allanur Dayanchjiyev, which lasted more than two hours, Yunus was more precise as a result of time break and won 7:6 in first set.
In second set, A. Dayanchjiyev completely changed his tactics and won three games. Nevertheless, Yu. Ovezgeldiyev, having adapted to the game, took over initiative. As a result, Yunus won six games in a row and the whole match, having provided the place in final stage of competitions.
Andrey Kaschenko is a leader of Turkmen team and his chances to win are very high. Before the current tournament at the courts of multifunctional “Ashgabat” sport complex, Andrey won gold during “Ashgabat Cup” competition.
It worth mentioning the representative of Uzbekistan team, Yasmina Karimjanova – the finalist of “Ashgabat Cup – 2016” among foreign players. According to specialist, she is main competitor of number one of Turkmenistan national girl team – Diana Bezruchenko.
It worth reminding that it is first time for courts of the Olympic village to receive international tournament and that is why the opinion of the guests on the quality of sport base presents the interest. Head referee of the competition, Referee of International Class, Erkan Tarhan Ahmet from Turkey said that the advantage of tennis courts of Ashgabat indoor complex is a resilience of flooring. It is softer than the one at open courts, what has an effect on rebound of the ball, which lose its initial speed when touching the court. It is very important for the athletes playing under artificial lighting.
“I have seen several similar sport complexes, which entirely meet international standards. For example, indoor courts in Qatar are considered to be the best not only in Asian part of the continent but in the world. However, current competitions prove that tennis courts of the Olympic village in Ashgabat do not yield anything” – foreign referee highlighted.
Today, 1/16 games of boys and girls singles are held at indoor courts of the Olympic village. The tournament will last until September 26.
Around 100 athletes from Russia, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries participates in the competition.
During qualification round, in tense game between Turkmens Yunus Ovezgeldiyev and Allanur Dayanchjiyev, which lasted more than two hours, Yunus was more precise as a result of time break and won 7:6 in first set.
In second set, A. Dayanchjiyev completely changed his tactics and won three games. Nevertheless, Yu. Ovezgeldiyev, having adapted to the game, took over initiative. As a result, Yunus won six games in a row and the whole match, having provided the place in final stage of competitions.
Andrey Kaschenko is a leader of Turkmen team and his chances to win are very high. Before the current tournament at the courts of multifunctional “Ashgabat” sport complex, Andrey won gold during “Ashgabat Cup” competition.
It worth mentioning the representative of Uzbekistan team, Yasmina Karimjanova – the finalist of “Ashgabat Cup – 2016” among foreign players. According to specialist, she is main competitor of number one of Turkmenistan national girl team – Diana Bezruchenko.
It worth reminding that it is first time for courts of the Olympic village to receive international tournament and that is why the opinion of the guests on the quality of sport base presents the interest. Head referee of the competition, Referee of International Class, Erkan Tarhan Ahmet from Turkey said that the advantage of tennis courts of Ashgabat indoor complex is a resilience of flooring. It is softer than the one at open courts, what has an effect on rebound of the ball, which lose its initial speed when touching the court. It is very important for the athletes playing under artificial lighting.
“I have seen several similar sport complexes, which entirely meet international standards. For example, indoor courts in Qatar are considered to be the best not only in Asian part of the continent but in the world. However, current competitions prove that tennis courts of the Olympic village in Ashgabat do not yield anything” – foreign referee highlighted.
Today, 1/16 games of boys and girls singles are held at indoor courts of the Olympic village. The tournament will last until September 26.
