Morocco Reigns Supreme in African Tennis
Morocco has once again established itself at the pinnacle of African tennis, as the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT) awarded the nation the Nations Trophy for the eighth consecutive year. This prestigious honor recognizes the remarkable achievements of its various national teams in the African championships held throughout the season, encompassing both individual events and team competitions. The accolade serves as a testament to the exceptional performance of Moroccan tennis players over the year on the continental stage.
The Royal Moroccan Tennis Federation (FRMT) highlighted the impressive results attained by the country's different national categories, which have enabled Morocco to maintain its supremacy in this classification for eight straight years. This latest triumph is complemented by a notable performance from the Under-14 category at the Arab Championship, held in Tunisia from August 16 to 23. Morocco secured three out of the four titles available across individual and team events, underscoring its dominance.
In the men's individual draw, three Moroccan players reached the semifinals: Soulaymane Jamji, Adam Smihi, and Nacer Mouaffak. The competition culminated in an all-Moroccan final, where Jamji triumphed over Smihi to claim the title. Furthermore, the success extended to the women's competition as well, with Yacout El Rhaffouli being crowned the Arab Under-14 champion after overcoming Tunisian Meriem Miladi in the final.
The Moroccan dominance was further solidified in the men's team event, with Soulaymane Jamji, Nacer Mouaffak, and Adam Smihi clinching the title of Arab Under-14 champions. In the women's team competition, Morocco was represented by Lilya Jelloule, Joumana Ouazzani, and Yacout El Rhaffouli, who finished as the Arab runners-up.
These remarkable results reinforce the current positive momentum of Moroccan tennis, from grassroots development to the highest levels of continental competition, and solidify Morocco's position as one of the leading powers in African tennis.
As reported by es.le360.ma.
