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  • Bmw National Circuit 2014 Leg 3

    Bmw National Circuit 2014 Leg 3

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25th June 2014 – Ahmed Deedat Abdul Razak and Choo Lyn Yee took home the Champions title at Leg Three (3) of the BMW Malaysian National Circuit 2014 today. Ahmed Deedat Abdul Razak and Ariez Elyaas Deen Heshaam won the Men’s Doubles title while Choo Lyn Yee and Choo Lyn Yuen won the Women’s Doubles. Winners walked away with a total prize purse of RM30,000, Malaysian ranking points and the eligibility to participate in the BMW Malaysia National Circuit Masters later in the year.

    The winner of Men’s Singles, Ahmed Deedat defeated opponent Ariez Elyaas with an impressive score of 7-6 (1), 6-0. “It was a lot of pressure before the game, as this is my second time in the finals. I did a lot of planning before the game and it has turned out well”, said Ahmed Deedat.

    Mens Single Champion

    Meanwhile, winner of the Women’s Singles Choo Lyn Yee defeated her younger sister, Lyn Yuen with 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-4. “It was a really long match as I was playing against my sister. We try so hard to out-fight each other but we know each other’s game so well and that makes it really challenging”, said Choo Lyn Yee.

    Womens Single Champion

    The five (5) day competition took place from the June 21st to June 25th at the Kompleks Tenis Tun Razak, Jalan Duta and was open to both local and international players. The tournament of 128 singles and 64 doubles draw, compete in a knockout competition.

    Mens Doubles Champion

    Womens Doubles Champion

    The BMW Malaysian National Circuit is a program to identify, cultivate and support budding talents to represent Malaysia in the sport of tennis. Like the BMW Malaysian Open, the BMW Malaysian National Circuit is an initiative to develop the country to its full potential in the sport of tennis.

    Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications, BMW Group Malaysia said,
    “We are really pleased with the progress the BMW Malaysian National Circuit has brought forth in the past two years. Young talents that we have identified and coached through the program such as Aslina Chua and Alyssa Boey are now playing overseas at the international arena to further hone their skills and better represent Malaysia.

    Ambi further added that BMW Group Malaysia’s commitment to the sport is unwavering and the premium automaker continues to enhance and support the interest of the sport of tennis in Malaysia.

    “We are glad to have such talented sportsmen and women as part of the BMW Malaysian National Circuit who are now coming forward to compete internationally. The BMW Malaysian National Circuit has helped identify and develop many talented local tennis stars that Malaysia should be proud of as they are already representing Malaysia globally”, said Ambi.

    The sport of Tennis in Malaysia has made tremendous progress with development programs such as the BMW Malaysian National Circuit and since the establishment of the National Tennis Academy earlier this year. The BMW Malaysian National Circuit is not only open to local aspiring stars but also tennis players from other countries which increases the value and relevance of the circuit.

    In Leg Three (3), the tournament saw the participation of tennis enthusiasts from France, Singapore, Indonesia as well as the United States. Malaysia has had tremendous potential in tennis and with the continued development of a national circuit and now a National tennis Academy, Malaysia has taken large steps forward in growing the game in the country.

    YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Razak Latiff, President of the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM) said, “BMW Group Malaysia has been dedicated in the nurturing and development of budding talents in Malaysia for the past two (2) years and have made a huge impact to the growth of the game in Malaysia. The BMW Malaysian National Circuit is a platform for us to identify our future national tennis players. Once again, I would like to congratulate Ahmed Deedat and Choo Lyn Yee as the emerging champion of BMW Malaysian National Circuit Leg Three (3).”

    The top 16 Malaysian players selected from all four legs of the BMW Malaysian National Circuit will compete against each other in the round-robin Masters to determine their Malaysian ranking and selection to the National Team for the following year.

  • Aslina Chua interview with Tennis.my

    Aslina Chua interview with Tennis.my

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    Recently, Tennis.my had a chance to interview young & upcoming Malaysian tennis player, Aslina Chua, who just recently participated in the main draw of the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 WTA tournament at Royal Selangor Golf Club, Kuala Lumpur.

    TM: How do you feel, entering your first WTA event, the BMW Malaysian Open 2013 recently?
    Aslina: It’s been an incredible experience. Every tennis player dreams of playing in the professional circuit, and I got to live my dreams for a while at the BMW Malaysian Open.

    TM: What got you into tennis in the first place?
    Aslina: I got into tennis when I was 6, around the period when my parents got divorced. I think my father thought tennis was a good way to take my mind off the separation and signed me on to classes.

    TM: Are you still in school now? if yes, how is the schedule between your trainings & school studies?
    Aslina: I’m currently home schooled, and I try my best to study during the times I’m not on the tennis court!

    TM: In your early years prior to your first WTA match, how was your tennis development like? as in which tennis academy & coaches that you have been through .
    Aslina: It wasn’t until I reached KL for training purposes (which was last year) that I realised I would like to play professional tennis. From then on, we (me and my team of coaches) worked towards that goal. I have an endless list of coaches that I’ve trained under. I trained back in Kuching at the SLTA (Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association) courts until I was 9 before moving to the Middle East and training there. I now train with national coaches Deen Heshaam, Ashaari Zainal and Joel Macguire at the National Tennis Center in KL.

    TM: And throughout all those years in tennis, what, where & who you think made the most significant advancement in your game?
    Aslina: Every coach I’ve trained with played an important role in my development. But the decision I made to join the national team and move to KL proved to be the most significant in my advancement.

    TM: Do you plan to go professional in tennis & make a career out of it?
    Aslina: Yes, I plan to play professional tennis, and to hopefully make a comfortable career out of it.

    TM: Based on your level now, what can turn Aslina Chua into a future Grand Slam winner?
    Aslina: To be a Grand Slam Champion is never easy. I’ll take it one step at a time and first try to figure out how to be a competent professional player.

    TM: In Malaysia, tennis is a highly unpopular sport especially among women & most of them are not keen to get into it because they feel that tennis requires a lot of strength & tennis racquets are heavy. What can you say here, to get more women into tennis?
    Aslina: Tennis is actually a great way to workout, keep fit, and lose weight! Don’t mind the weight of the racket, you can always switch to lighter versions. It’s also a great way to socialize!

    TM: What racquet are you using and since a lot of asians are shorter than western players, do you use a longer customized racquet for better reach?
    Aslina: I use a Wilson Blade 98. Well, most rackets come in standard lengths, and there is no issue reach in accordance to height.

    TM: Thank you very much for this interview & wish you all the best in your future undertakings, Aslina. Any shout-outs for your fans & supporters?
    Aslina: To the fans, thank you for all the support. My WTA experience wouldn’t have been complete without you. I extend my gratitude to my most enthusiastic supporters- My family and team. Without you guys, nothing is possible.

  • BMW Malaysian National Circuit 2013 LEG 2

    BMW Malaysian National Circuit 2013 LEG 2

    Young Tennis Players compete in BMW Malaysian National Circuit – Leg Two (2) for Coveted Spot in the National Team

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 5th March 2013 – Fresh off the excitement of Malaysia’s premier women’s tennis event – the BMW Malaysian Open; the BMW Malaysian National Circuit continues with leg two kicking off on the 6th to 10th March 2013 at Kompleks Tenis Tun Razak, Jalan Duta.  The first of the four-leg Circuit awarded the champions title to the talented Austin Karosi for Men’s Singles and Theiviya Selvarajoo for Women’s Singles on the 30th January 2013.

    The BMW Malaysian National Circuit is an initiative in nurturing the development of future tennis players in Malaysia. The tournament series sees both Malaysian men and women from around the nation face off to win a spot at the main draw.

    The tournament series host four legs structured as an Open competition and it consists of 128 singles and 64 teams for the doubles. Players aged 15 and above are eligible to participate in this knockout competition to win a prize purse of RM30,000 per leg.

    BMW has a long-standing history in the sport of tennis around the world. In Malaysia, BMW is the title sponsor of the leading ladies professional tennis event in the country, the BMW Malaysian Open, a tournament sanctioned by the WTA Tour. Through the National Circuit, BMW Group Malaysia continues to drive and enhance the growth of the game from the grassroots up.

    Dr. Gerhard Pils, CEO, BMW Group Malaysia said, “The BMW Malaysian National Circuit is a clear reflection of our commitment to the sport locally. We are focused on nurturing and harvesting young sportsmen and women especially in the game of tennis. As the world’s leading automotive brand, BMW is looking forward to being involved with more premier tennis events locally, as we do globally.”

    The top 16 Malaysian players selected from all four legs of the National Circuit will compete against each other in the Masters to determine their Malaysian ranking and selection into the National Team for the following year.

    YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Razak Latiff, President of the Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM) said, “The BMW Malaysian National Circuit is a platform for young Malaysian talents to further realise their full potential. With the support of BMW Group Malaysia we have managed to successfully create promising local players to represent the country in the international arena.”

    The National Circuit is a platform to groom and inspire budding local talent to represent Malaysia in the sport of tennis, locally and internationally. Events such as these will develop the country’s full potential in the game of tennis locally, regionally and internationally.