Goncalo Oliveira of Portugal emerged victorious at the “Cal-Comp & CCiE 4.0 Open ITF World Tennis Tour 2023 M25 Week 1” event, claiming the men’s singles title in a thrilling final held at Arena Hua Hin on Sunday (Nov 19).
Facing Russian contender Evgeny Donskoy, the second seed and world number 263, Oliveira, ranked 234th globally and the top seed, showcased remarkable resilience. After a challenging start and losing the first set, Oliveira turned the tables, securing the next two sets with scores of 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
The tournament, a highlight in the ITF World Men’s Tennis competition, boasted a total prize pool of $25,000, approximately 860,000 Thai baht. The final match was fitting end what had been a week of excellent tennis which displayed a high level of competition and drew tennis fans from across the region.
The closing ceremony was attended by Mr. Kittipong Sukphakul, Deputy Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, who presided over the event. Notable attendees included Mr. Natha Chomsawee, General Manager of Vana Nava Water Jungle Arena Hua Hin and Andaman Phuket, Mr. Noppadet Karnasuta of B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited, Mr. Chinthar Loarakutai, CEO of iSANOOK Hotel, Mr. Achawant Kongkanan from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Prachuap Khiri Khan Office, Mr. Kittikun Fueangfu, Secretary of the Hua Hin Mayor, and View Yaowapha Burapachaisri, a former Thai national women’s taekwondo athlete and Executive Director of The Legend Arena Hua Hin.
Oliveira received a prize of $3,600 (approximately 123,444 baht), while Donskoy, the runner-up, was awarded $2,120 (around 72,694 baht).
The event also served as a platform to acknowledge the sponsors instrumental in its success. The sponsors included Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Cal-Comp Automation & Industrial 4.0 Service (Thailand) Limited, B.Grimm, Thai Drink Company Limited, Ch. Karnchang Public Company Limited, CRC Sports Company Limited, I SANOOK Resort Suites, and the Prow Group. Their support was crucial in fostering the development of Thai tennis players.
Looking ahead, Arena Hua Hin is set to further bolster Hua Hin’s tourism by hosting the international tennis event, Thailand Open 2024, from January 29 to February 4, 2024.
This upcoming event promises a substantial prize pool of $250,000, approximately 857,250 baht, and is anticipated to attract a global audience.
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