Thai Players Advance to Main Draw at Hua Hin Tennis Tournament
Thai tennis players Kongsap Kongka and Pen advance to the main draw of the M15 Hua Hin ITF World Tennis Tour following final qualifying round victories.
On November 9, 2026, the final qualifying round of the 'Cal-Comp and CCAU Industry 4.0 ITF World Tennis Tour 2026 (1)' took place at the Arena Hua Hin Sports Club in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The tournament, which features a total prize pool of 15,000 USD, saw notable performances from local athletes.
Thai player Kongsap 'CJ' Kongka, seeded 12th in the qualifying stage, successfully secured his spot in the main draw. Despite losing the first set to Max Benaim of the United Kingdom, the 7th seed, Kongka staged a comeback to win the match 2-1 sets (3-6, 7-5, and a final set score). Alongside Kongka, another Thai player identified as Pen also successfully navigated the qualifying rounds to join the main competition.
For residents and visitors in Hua Hin, this event highlights the ongoing professional sporting activity at the Arena Hua Hin Sports Club. As the tournament transitions into the main draw, spectators can expect higher-intensity matches featuring international and local talent. While the qualifying phase has concluded, the official schedule for the main draw matches and the progression of the Thai players remain to be confirmed by the tournament organizers. Fans are encouraged to check local sports listings for updated match times and ticketing information.
