An international junior tennis tournament, which was established at the behest of former professional tennis player Kimiko Date, is being held in Gifu City.
On the 8th, Mr. Date visited the venue and watched the game.
Named "Gifu Kokusai Junior", this tournament was founded at the behest of former professional tennis player Kimiko Date, who has been a leader in the Japanese tennis world, and is attended by approximately 130 people aged 13 to 18 years old. ..
On the 8th, Mr. Date also visited the venue and watched the games of young players.
Mr. Date created a similar tournament in Matsuyama City last year in an attempt to develop players who can play an active role in the world, and this is the second tournament in Gifu City.
Both of them are one of the few junior tournaments officially recognized by the International Tennis Federation in Japan, and the points of the world ranking can be earned. It's easy. I want to do my best so that I can play an even more active role. "
Mr. Date said, "I'm happy to be able to realize the tournament in Gifu City, which I visited many times in the game. If I accumulate points in the tournament, I can see the grand slam ahead, so to realize my dream. I want you to do your best. "