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Thai Junior Tennis Player Chotirin Kaewka Wins J60 Title in Malaysia
16-year-old Thai tennis talent Chotirin Kaewka secured the girls' singles title at the J60 international tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, 16-year-old Thai junior tennis player Chotirin Kaewka has claimed the girls' singles championship at the 'Ipoh Perak 2026' J60 international tournament held in Malaysia. Ranked 346th in the world junior rankings and entering the tournament as the top seed, Chotirin defeated Indonesia’s Lalwa Nasvarthani—ranked 1,195th globally and the seventh seed—in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4 during the final match on August 2, 2026.
This victory earns Chotirin 60 world junior ranking points. The win marks a significant achievement for the young athlete, coming just one day after she secured the girls' doubles title at the same event.
For residents and visitors interested in the local sports scene, this performance highlights the rising profile of Thai youth athletes on the international stage. While this tournament success is confirmed, it remains to be seen how these additional ranking points will impact her standing in upcoming global junior competitions. As she continues her professional development, followers of Thai tennis will be watching to see if this momentum carries into higher-level ITF World Tennis Tour events later this year.
Translated from Thai.
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