Vladivostok gears up for 30th Youth 'Slavda Cup' tennis showdown on 4 May
The 30th annual Youth 'Slavda Cup' tennis tournament will take place in Vladivostok on 4 May 2023. Over 60 young athletes from across Russia have registered to compete in singles and mixed doubles matches. The event honours the memory of Yury Mikhailovich Serebryakov and remains a key fixture in the regional sports calendar.
First held three decades ago, the 'Slavda Cup' has become a long-standing tradition in Primorsky Krai. Organised by the Slavda Group of Companies and the Primorsky Krai Tennis Federation, the tournament attracts participants from the Russian Far East, Irkutsk, Moscow, and Surgut. This year marks its fifth inclusion in the official Russian Tennis Tour calendar.
Vadim Dedkov, a certified Category 1 judge, will oversee the competition as head referee. Media coverage will be provided by various local and regional news outlets, ensuring wide visibility for the event. Players aged between 9 and 19 will take part, competing across different age categories. The tournament’s structure includes both singles and mixed doubles matches. With more than 60 registered athletes, the 2023 edition is set to be one of the largest in recent years. Organisers have confirmed that all preparations are on track for the 4 May start date.
The Youth 'Slavda Cup' continues to grow as a platform for young tennis talent in Russia. The 2023 tournament will see competitors from multiple regions vying for top honours. Results and highlights will be shared through partnering media channels after the event concludes.
