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08.08.2026 | Switzerland and Italy claim the titles in Prostějov, Czech girls win bronze
The World Tennis | 14&U Junior Team Finals Prostejov 2026 has crowned its champions. Switzerland claimed the boys’ title, while Italy triumphed in the girls’ competition. The Czech girls also achieved an excellent result, defeating the United States to finish third.

The final day concluded six days of world-class junior tennis at TK Prostějov, featuring 32 national teams – sixteen boys’ and sixteen girls’ squads.

Switzerland wins the boys’ title

Switzerland faced Brazil in the boys’ final. The South American team took the lead through Dante Monte, who defeated Jonas Wälti 7–6, 6–4. Richard Mitchell then brought Switzerland level with a 6–7, 6–2, 6–3 victory over Vitor Marques Moraes.

The title was therefore decided in the doubles. Noah Honsberger and Jonas Wälti defeated the Brazilian pair of Marques Moraes and Monte 6–4, 3–6, 10–6, securing a 2–1 overall victory for Switzerland.

Australia claimed the bronze medals after defeating Bulgaria 2–0 in the third-place play-off.

Italy decides the girls’ final in the doubles

The girls’ final between Japan and Italy also went down to the decisive doubles match. Giulia Luchetti gave Italy the lead by defeating Ayaka Iwasa 6–4, 6–2. Shina Okuyama then overcame Olivia Serena Conticello 6–1, 0–6, 6–3 to level the tie.

In the decisive doubles, Conticello and Luchetti secured a 6–7, 6–3, 10–4 victory. Italy defeated Japan 2–1 to become world champions.

Czech girls secure bronze

The Czech girls gave the home crowd plenty to celebrate by defeating the United States 2–1 in the third-place play-off.

Kristýna Nikodýmová won the opening singles match against Nadia Poznick 6–1, 2–6, 6–2. Isha Manchala then defeated Nicole Kurylová 7–5, 6–2, meaning the bronze medals would be decided in the doubles.

Kurylová and Nikodýmová produced an excellent performance to overcome the American pair of Kapanadze and Manchala 7–6, 6–4, 10–7. The Czech team therefore concluded the home championship with a valuable third-place finish.

Czech boys finish 16th

The Czech boys faced Indonesia in their final tie. Ondřej Jecmínek earned the opening point with a 6–1, 6–3 victory over Ajai La Foi. Ethan Jake Frans then defeated Sebastian Schamberger 6–1, 6–1 to level the tie.

The decisive doubles produced another closely contested match, with Jecmínek and David Motal eventually losing to the Indonesian pair of Frans and La Foi 7–6, 4–6, 8–10. The Czech team was defeated 2–1 and finished 16th overall.

The World Championships in Prostějov draw to a close

The World Tennis | 14&U Junior Team Finals is one of the most important international competitions in this age category. This year’s event once again delivered six days of outstanding junior tennis, thrilling team contests and a fantastic atmosphere.

Our thanks go to all the players, coaches, officials, organisers, partners, volunteers and fans who contributed to the successful staging of the championship.

Congratulations to the winning teams and to the Czech girls on their bronze medals. We look forward to welcoming the world’s leading young players back to Prostějov next year.