On September 11, the final tournament, the TS CUP 2024 of the TS Amateur Tennis League (TLTS), took place at the Gorky Tennis Park courts in Almaty. Spectators witnessed impressive matches and intense sports battles. The final TS CUP tournament was the culmination of the season for many tennis enthusiasts from all over Kazakhstan.
In the second season of TLTS, which ran from April to September 2024, a series of seven TS CUP ranking tournaments were held, where participants competed to reach the final. The selection system for the final TS CUP was based on the international system used by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Players had to go through a challenging process to qualify for the final tournament, accumulating ranking points throughout the season.
“This season has been amazing, filled with hard-fought battles, inspiring victories, and unforgettable moments. We witnessed the rise of new stars in our league, while experienced masters reaffirmed their skills. It was an emotional experience that only sport can provide,"
The second season of TLTS–2024 boasted impressive statistics:
Eight tournaments were held, with 296 athletes participating.
The prize fund was increased: up to 1,500,000 tenge for regular tournaments and up to $10,000 for the final tournament. The winners and runners-up received well-deserved awards.
The general sponsor of the season, Parimatch, raffled off memorable prizes, including tennis balls signed by world sports stars Elena Rybakina and Andy Murray
A record number of tie-breaks and round-robin "lob" shots were played.
For the first time, qualification games were held to determine who would advance to the final tournament of the season.
The number of TS Tennis League participants exceeded 200 players, with 15 new members from Kazakhstan and other countries joining the league.
The final TS CUP tournament allowed the strongest players to demonstrate their skills and determined the winners of the TLTS 2024 season. The matches were spectacular, with every shot met with applause and cheers from the fans. The participants displayed a high skill level, which could only be fully appreciated live. The atmosphere on the courts was filled with energy and excitement.
“The final TS CUP in Almaty has been an incredible event on Kazakhstan's tennis calendar. The entire TLTS season provided us with spectacular matches and motivating victories. We gained a lot of experience that we will apply in the next season, in 2025. We are grateful to the participants, fans, sponsors, and partners of the TLTS 2024 for their support and involvement,”
Review of the final TS CUP 2024 tournament
Grand Masters Winners and Runners-up:
1st place: Serik Tolbassy - Farhat Dostanov
2nd place: Islam Jeksekov - Nurlan Sautbayev
Semifinalists: Vladimir Ponomarev - Adil Mushekbayev, Dmitry Dmitriev - Yerlan Balgarin
Masters Winners and Runners-up:
1st place: Roman Kuznetsov - Yerulan Kussainov
2nd place: Nazim Bakiev - Sergey Shakhvorostov
Semifinalists: Zhan Beniaminov - Aziz Yashar, Alimzhan Sabyrbaev - Timur Murzhukov
In the evening, players, fans, sponsors, and partners continued the celebration at a gala dinner to mark the end of the 2024 tennis season.
“Tennis is not just a sport; it is an art that requires discipline, strength, strategy, and passion. Each and every one of you, whether on or off the court, has been part of this history. Your dedication to the game made the 2024 season outstanding. I want to thank our players for their skill and the heart they invested in this season. You have shown that a true champion not only wins but also overcomes challenges,”
The season is over, but new tournaments, new victories and new champions are ahead.
The organizers extend their heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors who supported the tournament: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation as the Official Partner, "Serik Tolybasy Kory" Private Fund as the General Partner, Parimatch as the General Sponsor, and First Brewery as the Gold Sponsor. The League partners comprise Florence, Anta, Cinemax, Manzoni, Ketroy, and Ormatek; Fahrenheit is the official water supplier for the tournament. Information partners of the tournament are Kapital.kz, The Qazaqstan Monitor, Love Radio, Esquire, Sport Plus, and Tennis Digest; and photographer Vladislav Semyonov.
