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Tonga wins Women's Tennis at Pacific Nations Cup in Pago Pago

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Gold medalists, (from left) Leah Heimuli, coach Reuel Lavaka, and Amelia Tatafu after winning deciding doubles Gold Medal Match against Fiji. Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Pacific Nations Cup. Pago Pago, American Samoa, 30 June - 5 July 2025. Photo: Supplied.

Tonga has won the Women's Tennis gold medal at the 2025 Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Pacific Nations Cup, which took place from 30 June to 5 July in Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Tonga Tennis Association stated that the Women's Open players demonstrated incredible poise and determination against experienced teams from Vanuatu and Fiji.

“With challenges against experienced sides Vanuatu and Fiji, the girls showed tremendous poise to get over the line and secure the gold for Tonga.”

Throughout the group stages, the team, Anaise Maka, Leah Heimuli, and Amelia Tatafu dominated with convincing wins over the Cook Islands, Samoa, and American Samoa, maintaining an undefeated record in both singles and doubles.

In the Women's final, the score was tied 1-1 after Leah Heimuli won her singles match against Fiji.

The gold medal was secured in the deciding doubles match, where Leah and Amelia won the two remaining sets.

Leah Heimuli. Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Pacific Nations Cup. Pago Pago, American Samoa, 30 June - 5 July 2025. Photo: Supplied.

Tonga Men’s

Tonga Tennis Association stated that the Tonga Men's team also displayed remarkable heart, courage, and grit, keeping pace with the current class of players.

“Their determination was admired by all.”

Brothers Filipe and Teufolau Huni showcased their experience and toughness through the group stages, finishing second, with their 13-11 super tie-break win over Samoa in the deciding doubles.

Looking ahead to the 2027 Pacific Games, Team Tonga coach, Reuel Lavaka, said, "This is a great start to the campaign and good indicator of better things come.”

Brothers Teufolau and Filipe Huni. Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Pacific Nations Cup. Pago Pago, American Samoa, 30 June - 5 July 2025. Photo: Supplied.

Team Tonga at the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Pacific Nations Cup. Pago Pago, American Samoa, 30 June - 5 July 2025. Photo: Supplied.