Malaysian tennis prodigy conquers Europe, returns and wins local tournament
SHAH ALAM - Rio Mikaela Zahri is on an unstoppable winning spree these days.
Not only has she remained unbeaten in her tour of Europe, the daughter of popular fitness instructor, Kevin Zahri, also claimed victory at the Junior KL Open last weekend.
“Competing in the Under 10 category, Mikaela only lost one game throughout the tournament,” said Kevin in a statement to Sinar Daily.
During her tour, Mikaela has an undefeated run as the number one singles player at the U10 league in Mallorca, Spain, for Porto Cristo Tennis Academy.
Representing Malaysia at the renowned TenPro Global Tournament held at the Rafael Nadal Academy, Mikaela not only showcased her talent but also met the tennis legend himself, Rafael Nadal.
“She gained valuable advice from former world number one Carlos Moya, which solidified her determination to excel in the sport,” added Kevin.
Joining the esteemed Tensiki Klub Bosna in Bosnia under the guidance of top coach Zlatan Kadric, Mikaela trained alongside Bosnia's best U10 player, Amajla Kadric, and achieved success in local tournaments, finishing as both a winner and runner-up.
Mikaela's next training camp will take place in Turkey, Bosnia, and Mallorca, Spain, where she will continue to hone her skills and represent Malaysia on the international tennis circuit.
“Her journey is not an easy one, but with the support of her family, coaches, and fans, she is determined to achieve her dreams and make Malaysia proud,” said Kevin.
To stay updated on Mikaela latest news, updates, and achievements follow her on Instagram @rio.mikaela.
