On the boys’ side, Cyprus celebrated an all-Cypriot showdown between Yiannis Leontis and Anastasis Mosaikos, with Mosaikos claiming the title in dominant fashion, 6-1 6-1, ensuring the trophy would return to Cyprus for another year. In the girls’ event, it was Malta’s turn to shine, as Pippo Cutugno faced off against Julia Perera Vega in an all-Maltese final, with Perera Vega emerging victorious 6-3 6-2.
Cyprus also tasted success in the doubles events. In the girls’ doubles, Thelma Chrysafi and Aleksija Strika secured a 6-2 6-4 victory, while in the boys’ doubles, the Cypriot pairing edged a thrilling final 6-3 4-6 10-8.
The week was once again preceded by the traditional training camp, led this year by Dermot Sweeney, ITF Technical Director for Training Centres and Player Development. The camp set the tone for a week of competitive yet friendly encounters, allowing players to sharpen their skills and adapt to the playing conditions while forging connections with peers from across Europe’s smallest nations.
Adding a unique historical twist to the Maltese success story, it emerged that their coach is himself a former champion of the event, having competed here and lifted the trophy in 2003 and 2004 (pictured below).
This year’s edition marks the final year of Luxembourg’s three-year tenure as host nation. Reflecting on this chapter, Maciej Szymonski, Development Manager at Tennis Europe, commented:
“These three years in Luxembourg have been a fantastic experience for players, coaches, and officials alike. The facilities, the organisation, and the hospitality have set a high standard for the event, and we are grateful to the Luxembourg Tennis Federation for their dedication. The Championships have provided countless memorable moments and have played an important role in developing young players from Europe’s smallest nations.”
From Iceland to Montenegro, and soon to be joined by the Faroe Islands in 2026, the Small States Championships continue to highlight the talent and spirit within tennis’s more intimate sporting communities. While the tournament now prepares for a new host nation next year, the legacy of the Luxembourg editions will remain an important part of the event’s history.
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