The world’s leading young players have gathered in Prostejov, Czechia, for the 2026 World Tennis 14&U Junior Team Finals, scheduled from 3 to 8 August. Sixteen boys’ teams and 16 girls’ teams will compete on the clay courts in one of the most important international team competitions for players aged 14 and under. The nations have been divided into four round-robin groups in each event, with the top two teams from every group advancing to the quarterfinals.
Asia is represented by six nations and seven teams at this year’s Finals. Japan, Thailand and Indonesia have qualified for the boys’ event, while China P.R., India, Japan and the Republic of Korea will compete in the girls’ competition. Japan is the only Asian nation represented in both categories.
The Asian teams earned their places through the Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying events held in Kuching, Malaysia. The qualification process began with teams from across the region competing for eight available places—four in the boys’ event and four in the girls’ event.
Japan, Australia, Thailand and Indonesia finished as the leading four nations in the boys’ qualifying competition. In the girls’ event, Japan, the Republic of Korea, China P.R. and India secured the four places available at the World Finals.
Japan’s boys’ team consists of Lyoma Hotelier, Nanato Agui and Saku Agui. Thailand are represented by Varit Lertsinthapanont, Punnapat Nimnuankul and Denis Khiawraksa, while Ethan Jake Frans, Ajai La Foi and I Kadek Adyatma Daniswara are representing Indonesia. The appearance is particularly significant for Indonesia, who have returned to the boys’ World Finals for the first time since 2003.
In the girls’ competition, China P.R. are represented by Zhou Jinyu, Wang Yanke and Yan Xinran. India’s team features Srishti Kiran, Padmapriya Ramesh Kumar and Zoha Qureshi, while Japan have selected Shina Okuyama, Ayaka Iwasa and Minori Sato. The Republic of Korea’s campaign is being led by Kim Seohyeon, Kim Ayul and Lim Yeonkyung.
The competition, previously known as the World Junior Tennis Finals, has played an important role in the development of many of the game’s greatest players. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz all competed in the event during the early stages of their careers.
The list of former participants also includes Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Ashleigh Barty, Bianca Andreescu, Mirra Andreeva, Elina Svitolina, Amanda Anisimova, Alexandra Eala and Alex de Minaur.
Czech players have also left a strong mark on the competition. Grand Slam champion Marketa Vondrousova, doubles star Katerina Siniakova and Linda Noskova are among the players who represented their country at this level before establishing themselves on the professional tour.
With some of the world’s most accomplished players having started their international journeys in this competition, the World Tennis 14&U Junior Team Finals remain an important stage in the global player-development pathway.
Over six days in Prostejov, the next generation will compete for their countries, gain valuable international experience and take another important step towards the professional game.
Note: The photographs accompanying this article feature some of today’s leading tennis players during their early years at the World Tennis 14U Junior Team Finals. Photo credit: World Tennis.
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