MTA May Updates & Highlights

UTR Challenger Series I

Epsom College Malaysia was proud to host the first UTR Challenger Series I of 2025 from 10th to 12th May. Organised by MTA @ Epsom, this was the first Challenger Series event of the year and introduced a unique tournament format—the Compass Draw Format. This format was new to many participants, as it is rarely used in local / international tournaments. Thanks to the enthusiastic response and excellent organisation, the event was a success, attracting a strong turnout of 80 players.

The tournament featured numerous thrilling and nail-biting matches, making it a truly exciting performance from all the participants in the tournament. One standout match was the Open Clay (6+ UTR) Category final, where MTA @ Epsom’s very own player, Aqil A. faced Yugantaarshwar G., currently ranked in the top 5 of the Malaysia National Men’s Rankings. Aqil rose to the occasion, displaying exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and discipline, securing a straight-sets victory of 6-3, 6-2.

In addition to Aqil’s impressive performance, many of our other players including Yordan T., Taishi K., Isaac C., and many more delivered superb performances in their respective categories, showing determination and a high level of competitiveness throughout the tournament. Every player fought with heart from start to finish, and their efforts were truly commendable.

We are thrilled to announce that our MTA players delivered outstanding performances across several categories:

Young Junior East Draw

Runner-Up – Sirui.J

Junior 1 East Draw

Runner-Up – Taishi K.

Junior 3 East Draw

Champion – Isaac C.

College Prep Pro Main Draw

Champion – Aqil A.

2nd Runner – up – Yordan T.

Congratulations to all our MTA players for their fantastic performances!

TennisMalaysia Junior Tour Leg 3, Perak: Here We Come!

The month of May will conclude with another exciting milestone for MTA. Five junior players are travelling to Ipoh, Perak to compete in the TennisMalaysia Junior Tour Leg 3, beginning 21st May. Representing Epsom on the national stage, the players will be accompanied by one of the academy’s dedicated coaches.

Having trained with focus and discipline – including early mornings and intensive sessions, the team is now ready to put their hard work into action. Epsom wishes them the very best: play smart, stay strong, and enjoy every moment of the competition.

Mr Hussein Rashid
Assistant Head Coach