Žiga Šeško becomes first Slovenian to qualify for junior tennis season finale

Žiga Šeško has made history as the first Slovenian tennis player to qualify for the season-ending tournament for the world's top juniors. The 18-year-old will compete among the eight best young players in the world at the prestigious tournament held in Chengdu, China, from October 21 to 25.

Prior to his qualification, Šeško reached the semifinals of an M15 series professional tournament in Pontevedra, Spain, where he was defeated by a player ranked 522nd in the world. His upcoming schedule includes an M15 tournament in Offenbach, Germany, before he travels to China to face international competition, including players from Germany, the United States, Austria, Bulgaria, and Puerto Rico.