WTA Aces Put More Than 350 Local Students Through Their Paces As Part of Annual JP Morgan Kids’ Day
Two-time Grand Slam doubles quarterfinalist Alexandra Panova and Hungarian playing partner Fanny Stollár joined the clinic held on Monday as part of the annual JP Morgan Kids' Day.
Alexandra Panova and Fanny Stollár took part in a clinic with children from nine schools
Dubai, UAE – February 17, 2025: Two-time Grand Slam doubles quarterfinalist Alexandra Panova and Hungarian playing partner Fanny Stollár took to a side-court at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Monday to put a group of 350 students from nine participating UAE schools through their paces as part of the annual JP Morgan Kids’ Day.
The JP Morgan Kids’ Day traditionally takes place during the first days of the two-week Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, attracting hundreds of students each year and providing them a rare chance to learn up-close from some of the world’s best players. Among those involved this year were promising girls’ player Isabelle James and boys’ player Alexi Luca Rafael, who are both ranked among the best in the UAE for their age group.
Brows Gallery: Alexandra Panova and Fanny Stollár participate in annual JP Morgan Kids’ Day
This year’s clinic, hosted as ever by the CF Tennis Academy, saw the children enjoy an action-packed clinic on court, before being afforded the chance to watch elite tennis, showcase their school spirit, and take on some tennis tips from Panova and Stollár, who will face Italy’s Olympic gold medallists Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in Tuesday’s doubles second round.
“We are excited to continue our sponsorship of the JP Morgan Kids Day at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Tournament,” said Khaled Hobballah, Senior Country Officer for the MENA region at JP Morgan. “Our mission is to encourage young students to discover the joy of tennis, nurturing their passion for the game. There’s nothing more fulfilling than watching them gain new skills, build lasting friendships, and potentially rise as the future stars of tennis.”
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is owned and organised by Dubai Duty Free and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Tickets for both the women’s WTA tournament and the men’s ATP event remain available to purchase at www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com.
